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Sarah, Plain and Tall - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

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Look Inside · 9 pages

Critical Thinking Skills chart mapping Bloom's levels 1–6 to Chapters 1–9, Review and Writing Tasks
Skills chart in the teacher guide
Table of contents: teacher guide, student handouts for Chapters 1–9, quiz, answer key and graphic organizers
Contents page listing all sections
Assessment rubric scoring comprehension, content, style and conventions at Levels 1–4, with a feedback section
Rubric for writing tasks and graphic organizers
Teacher guide introduction explaining Before You Read and After You Read activities, picture cues and the answer key
Introduction and kit organization
Teacher notes on the three graphic organizers: Comparison Chart, Making Up Sarah's Mind and Sequence Chart
Guide to the kit's graphic organizers
Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid of six thinking levels, from Remembering to Creating, with teaching strategies for the kit
Bloom's Taxonomy and teaching strategies
Story summary of Sarah Wheaton joining the Witting family in Kansas, plus other novels by Patricia MacLachlan
Story summary and list of resources
Vocabulary list by chapter for Chapters 1–9, starting with dusk, homely, feisty and harsh for Chapter 1
Vocabulary words for all nine chapters
Author spotlight on Patricia MacLachlan, born in 1938, who won the 1986 Newbery Medal, with her photo and fun facts
First student handout: the author spotlight
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Grade 3, 4

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About This Product

Sarah, Plain and Tall - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4

This engaging teaching tool explores a unique survival story that encourages students to appreciate the significance of companionship. A versatile and enriching resource for educators desiring to instill in-depth understanding through interactive activities.

Product Features:
  • An extensive material designed for Grades 3 and 4 students studying Language Arts with a focus on Literature.
  • A flexible tool that supports usage in different settings like whole group discussions or small group activities.
  • Incorporates comprehensive quizzes, word searches, crossword puzzles using vocabulary from the story, and thought-provoking questions about Sarah's letters. These features are perfect for enhancing class discussions or as independent homework assignments.

In addition to the above benefits, educators would value its adherence to State Standards as well as principles of Bloom's Taxonomy—all combined into a single user-friendly PDF file. Boost your student’s creativity by inspiring them to write a tercet poem based on story events or explore role-playing opportunities via hypothetical interviews with Sarah about her life experiences.

The Story Overview:

The narrative revolves around the heartwarming tale—a recipient of the Newbery Medal—based on real-life adventures during pioneering prairie life at the turn of the 20th century. The plot unfolds when siblings Anna and Caleb desire another woman in their father’s life after their mother's demise. They meet Sarah—plain yet tall—who responds to an ad she found; arriving by train donned in a yellow bonnet while confronting her loneliness amidst navigating through demanding prairie challenges testing one’s strength.

Importance:

This literature kit fosters dynamism within classrooms by interconnecting comprehension drills, artistic outlets, along with grammar exercises onto the same learning platform. It guarantees a fulfilling learning experience for your students. The 'Sarah, Plain and Tall - Literature Kit Gr. 3-4' provides fresh insights to the unforgettable saga of pioneer life through insightful activities that both educators and students can appreciate.

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