Tell It Again! Read-Aloud Anthology - EngageNY

Take-Home Material
(westward expansion, or the Oregon Trail) Then, they should write
a word or short phrase in each corner, sharing facts learned about
journeying on the Oregon Trail. Next, ask students to write a
sentence on the back of the quilt square, using one or more of the
words they’ve written. Finally, students should share their drawing
and writing with a partner.
Say: “Asking questions is one way to make sure everyone knows
what to do. Think of a question you can ask your neighbor about
the directions I have just given you. For example, you could ask,
‘What do we draw in the center diamond?’ Turn to your neighbor
and ask your own question now. I will call on several of you to
share your questions with the class.”
Save these quilt squares for making the complete quilts at a later
time.
Domain-Related Trade Book
You may wish to read a story about a family who moves west,
such as Going West, by Jean Van Leeuwen, or Going West, by
Laura Ingalls Wilder. Refer to the list of recommended trade books
in the Introduction at the front of this Anthology, and choose one
to read aloud to the class. As you read, use the same strategies
that you have been using when reading the read-aloud selections
in this anthology: pause and ask occasional questions; rapidly
clarify critical vocabulary within the context of the read-aloud; etc.
After you finish reading the trade book aloud, lead students in a
discussion as to how the pioneer family in the story might be like
the family in the read-aloud they heard.
Family Letter
Send home Instructional Masters 1B-2 and 1B-3.
28 Westward Expansion 1B | Going West
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