About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.3
Lexile Measure: 700L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Age: Age 8, Age 9, Age 10
Genre: General Nonfiction, Historical Fiction
Subject: Early Exploration and Settlements, Colonial and Revolutionary America, Family Life, Thanksgiving
About this book
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.3
Lexile Measure: 700L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Age: Age 6, Age 8, Age 7
Genre: General Nonfiction
Subject: Early Exploration and Settlements, American History
Exploring Themes of the Pilgrim Days and Pilgrim Dress
- After reading Sarah Morton's Day, have children decide what part of Sarah's day is similar or different from their own. Have them make a list of similarities and differences. Which list has more items? Draw children's attention to the glossary in the back of the book. Which words or phrases have changed? Which ones are no longer used at all because our lifestyles have changed?
- Look at the pictures showing Sarah putting on her overgarments. Ask the children to count how many pieces of clothing (overgarments) they usually wear. How would they feel if they wore Sarah's clothes each day?
- Part of Collection:
- Subjects:Colonial and Revolutionary America, Family Life, Literature, Compare and Contrast, Reading Response, Literature Appreciation
- Skills:Compare and Contrast
