Tell It Again! Read-Aloud Anthology - EngageNY

Lesson Objectives
Westward on the
6
Oregon Trail Core Content Objectives
Students will:
Describe a pioneer family’s journey westward
Identify the Oregon Trail as a difficult trail traveled by wagon
trains
Language Arts Objectives
The following language arts objectives are addressed in this
lesson. Objectives aligning with the Common Core State
Standards are noted with the corresponding standard in
parentheses. Refer to the Alignment Chart for additional standards
addressed in all lessons in this domain.
Students will:
Identify the main topic of “Westward on the Oregon Trail” (RI.2.2)
Describe the connection between a series of historical events
such as the Oregon Trail and westward expansion (RI.2.3)
With assistance, create and interpret a timeline related to the
Oregon Trail and westward expansion (RI.2.7)
Participate in a shared research project about the Oregon
Territory (W.2.7)
Make a connection between the family in “Westward on the
Oregon Trail” and the family in “Going West” (W.2.8)
Make a personal connection to packing all of your family’s
personal belongings in a covered wagon (W.2.8)
Generate questions and seek information from multiple sources
to answer questions about the Oregon Territory (W.2.8)
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