Westward Journey
Viaje hacia el oeste
Voyage vers l'ouest
Westward Journey
Westward Journey
Westward Journey
Westward Journey
Historical (fiction), 1,600 words, Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 990L
Westward Journey is a charming story that gives insight into the perilous lives of the brave pioneers who left the safety and familiarity of home to find a better life in the West. After an especially frightening event, two youngsters, Jessie and Bessie, forge a friendship that they hope will make the long and demanding journey a little easier.
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Story Words
coaxed, confined, content, discourage, entertain, oblivious, praire, protection, rambling, ruckus, severe, stampede
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Make, revise, and confirm predictions
Comprehension
Analyze Setting : Analyze setting
Grammar and Mechanics
Commas : Recognize and use commas to separate dialogue
Word Work
Hyphenated and Compound Words : Identify and use hyphenated compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
