Land Ho! An Early Settlers Lesson Grades 2-4
EBJ18903
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In this lesson, students will read about O'Malley's first sighting of land!
And will answer these questions:
1) Have your students read the first two paragraphs. Ask the following questions.
- a) What announcement made all the passengers run to the railings of the deck and cheer loudly?
- b) Where was the ship sailing now?
- c) Why was the ship heading for “Grosse Isle
- d) What do you think happens to people who are sick?
- e) If Sean’s family is well, where will they go next?
2) Have your students read the next paragraph. Ask the following questions.
- a) Why did Sean’s family have to travel in a Durham boat?
- b) How was a Durham boat moved through the rapids?
- c) How long did it take until the family reached Kingston?
3). Have your students read paragraph 3. Ask the following questions.
- a) How did Sean know that not all the settlers on the streets of Kingston were from Ireland?
4. Have your students read paragraphs 4 to 7. Ask the following questions.
- a) When would Sean’s family be leaving Kingston?
- b) How would Sean’s family be traveling?
- c) Where was Sean’s father’s land grant located in Upper Canada?
- d) What place did they travel to on Kingston Road?
- e) Who did the family meet in Cobourg?
- f) How did Peter Robinson help Sean’s family?
- g) How did the family feel when they saw their land grant? Why?
Teaching instructions, reading information page, and 1 worksheet with answer key.
This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the Ontario Curriculum.