Sarah, Plain and Tall

Objective:
 Task 1

The student will synthesize information stated in the text with prior knowledge
and experience to draw a conclusion.  MLAF2b4 (Grade 4)



This task involves looking for clues in the text that will give you an
understanding of how Sarah feels as she gets to know the Whittens and they get
to know her.  It is important to base your thinking with evidence from the
story when you infer what character traits Sarah, Caleb, Papa, and Anna
exhibit.



Objective:  Task 2

The student will demonstrate the ability to use social studies tools to
recognize space relevant to a student's environment by using social studies
tools (e.g., cardinal directions, map legends, etc.).  Mississippi Social
Studies Framework 3f (Grade 4)



This task involves correctly reading parts of a map to help Sarah on her
journey from Maine to Kansas.



Objective:  Task 3

The student will draw, label, and interpret bar graphs, line graphs, and
stem-and-leaf plots.  Mississippi Mathematics Framework 5a (Grade 4)



This task will be to collect, organize, and graph data about one of Sarah's
favorite organisms found on the prairie.



Objective:  Task 4

The student will analyze the characteristics, structures, life cycles, and
environments of organisms.  Mississippi Science Framework 3c (Grade
4)



This task involves finding relationships between various organisms located on
the prairie.