Grandfathers Journey

Grandfathers JourneyWritten and Illustrated by: Allen SayVisit the Author1994 Caldecott Medal Winner

Study SkillsGenre: Historical FictionComprehension Skill: SequenceComprehension Review Skill: Main IdeaVocabulary: Review

Genre: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction is set in the past. It is a story in which some of the details are factual but in which others are made up or are loosely based on history. Look for the factual details as you read.Comprehension Skill- SequenceSequence means the order in which things happen.Dates, times, and clue words such as first, then, next, and last can help you understand the order of events.Sometimes two or more events happen at the same time. Words such as meanwhile and during can show this.Comprehension Skill Review Main Idea and DetailsMain idea is an important point about the storys topic.Supporting details give more information about a main idea.

Questions related to the story

What can we learn about the United States as we travel?

Vocabulary- Say It!amazedbewilderedtoweringlongedstillhomelandsculpturesMore Words to Knowseacoaststeamshipcoastroutelush

routeway to go; road

lushhaving thick growth; covered with growing things

coastland along the sea; seashore

amazedsurprised greatly; struck with sudden wonder; astounded

toweringvery high

stillto make or become calm or quiet

bewilderedcompletely confused; puzzled

homelandcountry that is your home; your native landsculpturesworks of art created by carving, modeling, casting, etc.

longedwished very much; desired greatly

steamshipship moved by engines that work by the action of steam under pressure

seacoastland along the sea; seaboard

Question 1 Why do you think traveling in the United States made the grandfather long to see more?Question 2What do you think the author of Grandfathers Journey would say are some positive and negative effects of moving to a new place?Question 3What kind of travel information can you find using online reference sources?