1

Pages to read: 46-47

Strategy

Inferring Author’s Purpose

Focus: The author tells this story from Seaman’s point of view. Why do you think she does this?

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2

Pages to read: 48-49

Strategy

Literal Cause and Effect

Focus: Why does Seaman choose to ride in the back of the boat?

Respond:

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3

Pages to read: 50-51

Strategy

Infer/Questioning the Author

Focus: On p. 51, what is the author trying to tell you about Seaman when she writes, “It was impossible to describe the urge I felt. It was as strong as anything I had ever known. I had to get those squirrels.”

Respond:

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4

Pages to read: 54-55

Strategy

Drawing Conclusions/ Critical Thinking

5

Page to read: 56-57

Strategy

Drawing Conclusions/ Critical Thinking

Focus: Is it reasonable for the Indians to think that Seaman is a bear? Why or why not?

Focus: What is the significance of Lewis refusing to trade Seaman for the beaver pelts? Do you own something that is so valuable that you wouldn’t trade it for anything?

Respond:

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"Lewis and Clark and Me" by Laurie Myers

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