Sarah, Plain and Tall
Chapters 8 & 9 
Writing Activity

Write a newspaper article describing Jacob and Sarah wedding. Describe the participants, what they are wearing, the guests, and the celebration.

Questions:

1. In the letter Sarah warned that she was not mild-mannered. How has she proven that to be true? 

2. Mattie tells Sarah, "There are always things to miss, no matter where you are." Pretend that you have to leave your home and may take only a few belongings. what will you bring with you and what would you miss the most?

Science Connection:

Do some research on hail. What is it? under what circumstances does it occur? What damage can it cause?

Vocabulary:

In each sentence below there is one word that does not make sense. Cross out the word and choose a word from the Word Box to replace it. Write that word on the line below the sentence.

Word Box- pungent- squall- eerie- sly-

1. Before the next drizzle you will need to  repair the roof and make sure there are no leaks in the barn. _________________________

2. We had a calm feeling as we walked alone in  the woods at night with the branches of the tree making scraping noises above our heads.

_______________________________

3. The sweet smell of garlic coming from the pot of stew met us as we entered the cabin._____________________________

4. The dull fox managed to open the wire latch on the chicken coop and steel two of Maggie's hens._______________________