Sarah, Plain and Tall
Chapter 7 
Writing Activity

Imagine this story told from Sarah's point of view. Write a letter as if you were Sarah to a friend back east telling them about your new life thus far.  Discuss the family and your activities. Also, make some reference to the future and tell whether you think you will continue to live on the prairie.

Questions:

1. Name the characters that come to visit and tell one sentence for each.

2. List the flowers that are named in this chapter.

3. Describe the lunch that day. If you went on a picnic with your friends, who would you invite and what would you eat and drink?

4. Tell why the neighbors came for a visit?

5. How was Maggie situation similar to Sarah's?

6. Why is it important for Sarah to have a garden?