The Long Way to a New Land Study Guide

HarperCollins I Can Read level 3. <BR>
Through Joan Sandin's story of immigration to a new life in the USA, The Long Way to a New Land, students will learn: <BR> About the Author: Learn about Joan Sandin. <BR> Historical Background: Swedish immigration.
Before-You-Read Activities: Ancestry, family tree, country flags, geography and map work, research on steamships, and learning about immigration.
Vocabulary words used throughout the book, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Cause and effect, synonyms, action words/verbs, descriptive language.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Helping those in need, preparation, importance of God's word, Bible study, God meeting our needs, answer to prayer. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Packing a trunk, historical transportation, crossword puzzle, past and present, life on board a ship, word search, illustration study, writing letters, cooking center. <BR> Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Long Way to a New Land by Joan Sandin. <BR><BR> All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! <BR><BR>

• Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student's work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
• Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book.
• Recommended for 1-3
• Sweden, 1868, New York, Ellis Island, USA