Sarah, Plain and Tall Study Guide (Grades 4-6)

NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER 1986, SCOTT O'DELL AWARD FOR HISTORICAL FICTION, GOLDEN KITE AWARD, NY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK OF THE CENTURY. Answering an ad in the paper for a wife, Sarah agrees to come visit for one month before agreeing to marry Papa, writing "I will come by train. I will wear a yellow bonnet. I am plain and tall," and "Tell them I sing." But Sarah misses her old home in Maine. Will she leave, or will she stay and bring song and laughter to their prairie home? Through Patricia MacLachlan's quiet pioneer tale, students will learn: About the Author: Learn about Patricia MacLachlan. Background Information: Pioneers and prairie living. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques:  Synonyms, setting, compare and contrast, in context, simile, metaphor, paraphrase, character analysis.  Moral Lessons and Character Values: Honor, God is our perfecter, work with a good attitude, love one another.  Activities and Writing Assignments: Mapwork, history reports, discussion, read aloud, word search, crossword, prairies, step-families, art projects, science, movie, cooking. Suggestions for Further Reading:  We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Features: Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment Provides a permanent record of the student’s work Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher! Recommended Grade Level: 4-6 Setting: Kansas, 1860s For the Book By: Patricia MacLachlan Paperback, ISBN 9781586093242, SKU 1091328