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Writing Connection
Have students write questions they would like to ask Daniel Boone if they could interview him. They can work with a partner, taking turns asking questions as if they were interviewing, and answering as if they were Daniel Boone.
Social Studies Connection
Study maps and literature from the early 1800s. Compare the size of the current United States or Canada with their size during this time period.
Math Connection
Using a map and its key, calculate the miles covered by Daniel Boone during his travels.
Reading Independently
Invite students to reread the book independently or with a partner. Have students share their interviews from the Writing Connection with each other.
Home Connection
Invite students to take the book home to read with their families. Have them share their Writing Connection interviews with a family member.
Assessment
- Monitor students’ responses in the Comprehending the Text section to assess how well they understand the text.
- Review students’ completed main idea chart to determine how well they can identify the main idea. Note whether they are able to differentiate important from unimportant details.
- Monitor students’ responses during the Reflect on Reading Strategies section to determine the kind of strategies they use when reading. Note whether they jotted down questions as they read and whether they understand how this can help them read a text.
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