Drawing Highland

Summarize

Using a Summarizing Chart record the events of Drawing Highland.  Then write a summary using only the essential information from your chart.

 

Think and Compare

1. Skim over page 4.  What information on this page is essential to the story, Drawing Highland?  What information is not essential to the story?

 

2. Think of a time when you change your mind about something.  Did someone cause you to change your mind?

 

3. Do you find your own hometowns exciting? Explain.

 

Do an Interview

Nate learned about his town through the eyes of someone not familiar with the town.  Learn what you can about your own town.  Interview a family or community member who has lived in your town for a long time.  Have them tell about a special memory they have about the town.  Write a summary of your interview and share it with the people in your group.