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Old Yeller takes place in the Hill Country of Texas in the late 1860's. It concerns the maturing of a young boy who must fight against his own worries as well as against the dangerous Texas frontier. The story can be considered on many levels, but it is first and foremost an exciting adventure of a boy and his dog. Teacher's who use this unit will find the following features to supplement their own valuable ideas. Sample Lesson Plans; Pre-reading activities; A biographical sketch and picture of the author; A book summary; Vocabulary Lists and Suggested Vocabulary Activities; Chapters grouped for study with each section including: quizzes, hands-on projects, cooperative learning activities cross-curriculum connections, extensions into the reader's own life, Post-reading ideas; Book report ideas; Research Ideas; A culminating activity; Three different options for unit tests Bibliography; Answer key; Grade Level: 3-5
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