Reader's Journal
Wk 5 Reading Instructions:
As you read, highlight/underline any words you do not understand and write the definition in the margin. At the end of each chapter, on a post-it note, write a quick 2 sentence summary.
Week 5 Questions
Wk 3 & 4 Reading Instructions:
As you read, highlight/underline examples of descriptive writing/figurative language that the author includes to make the world of the story real. At the end of each chapter, on a post-it note, write a quick 2 sentence summary.
Week 4 Questions
Week 3 Questions
Week 1 & 2 Reading Instructions:
As you read, highlight/underline details of the historical time period that the author includes to make the world of the story real. At the end of each chapter, on a post-it note, write a quick 2 sentence summary.
Week 1 Questions
1. Describe Leah's life. How is it different from yours?
2. What does the gold Leah finds represent to her and her family?
3. Describe Leah's plan for leaving her uncle and Dahlonega.
4. What was Free Jim really trying to tell Leah when he was telling her about the route Jefferson took?
5. Describe the moment Leah "enters the unknown".
Week 2 Questions
As you read, highlight/underline any words you do not understand and write the definition in the margin. At the end of each chapter, on a post-it note, write a quick 2 sentence summary.
Week 5 Questions
- Why is Leah angry at all men? What is the event that sets off her anger?
- What does Leah realize about family after her conversation with Jefferson? Why is that realization important?
- How does Leah overcome her “supreme ordeal”? (Hint, she does something in the desert)
- Predict what you think will happen to Leah in California.
Wk 3 & 4 Reading Instructions:
As you read, highlight/underline examples of descriptive writing/figurative language that the author includes to make the world of the story real. At the end of each chapter, on a post-it note, write a quick 2 sentence summary.
Week 4 Questions
- Why is Leah disturbed by the killing of the buffalo?
- Interpret – Why do you think Mrs. Joyner insists on setting the table every time the wagon train stops?
- What do you think Leah means when she says, “I was just getting started with me.”?
- What are the consequences Leah faces when her secret is revealed?
Week 3 Questions
- Look up the word “Argonaut”, write the definition, then explain how Mrs. Joyner is showing her ignorance in her interaction with the huckster. (Also, define huckster)
- Draw a picture of the plains as Leah describes it. Use your colors.
- What statement do you think the author is making about racism from Jefferson’s reaction to what the camp says about Indians?
Week 1 & 2 Reading Instructions:
As you read, highlight/underline details of the historical time period that the author includes to make the world of the story real. At the end of each chapter, on a post-it note, write a quick 2 sentence summary.
Week 1 Questions
1. Describe Leah's life. How is it different from yours?
2. What does the gold Leah finds represent to her and her family?
3. Describe Leah's plan for leaving her uncle and Dahlonega.
4. What was Free Jim really trying to tell Leah when he was telling her about the route Jefferson took?
5. Describe the moment Leah "enters the unknown".
Week 2 Questions
- What are some of the trials Lee has faced on her journey so far?
- What do the people that Lee meets think life will be like on the frontier?
- Describe some of the inner conflict Lee is having with herself. How are these making her grow?