Write an alternative ending for the book, imagining what would happen if Sarah decided to stay or leave.
Make a map of Sarah’s journey from Maine to the prairie, using landmarks and distances. Make a list of words that describe Sarah, Anna, Caleb, or Jacob, and use them to create an acrostic poem with their names.Ĭreate a timeline of the events in the book, using dates and illustrations. Write a poem or a song inspired by Sarah’s love for the sea or Jacob’s love for the land. Research more about the prairie life or Maine in the late 19th century, and create a poster or a brochure with facts and images.Ĭompare and contrast Sarah’s life in Maine with Jacob’s life on the prairie, using a Venn diagram or a T-chart. Write letters to Sarah from Anna or Caleb’s perspective, asking her questions about her life in Maine or telling her about their life on the prairie.ĭraw pictures of Sarah’s shell collection or her cat Seal, using details from the book or their own imagination. Some fun activities for students to do while reading this book are: Point of View: First Person (Central - Anna Wheaton) There is always something to miss, no matter where you are.įirst Line: “Did Mama sing every day?” asked Caleb. *īook Themes: Family, Home, Isolation, Fear, Sacrifice, Happiness, Choices, Contrasting Regions, Dreams Major Awards: The has won several awards, including the 1986 Newbery Medal Winner, the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction, and the Golden Kite Award.Īpproximate Word Count: 34,160 words - The average reader will spend 2 hours and 16 minutes reading Sarah, Plain and Tall at 250 words per minute. Reading Level: Lexile Measure 660L, Scholastic Guided Reading Level R Beautiful drawings in the book also help to convey the tone and ambiance of the narrative.
The characters and settings are vividly described in the novel, which is presented in straightforward English. The themes of family, love, loss, and fresh beginnings are all explored in this novel, which is an excellent approach to expose students to the history and culture of prairie life. She consents to pay them a month-long visit to see whether she can fit into their schedules. They hear back from Sarah Wheaton, a native of Maine who enjoys the sea and is single. The kids, who hardly remember or never know their mother, are lonely and curious about her. After their mother passed away giving birth to Caleb, the father, Jacob, published an advertisement in the newspaper looking for a new wife and mother for his children, Anna and Caleb. The narrative of a family living on the American prairie in the late 19th century is told in this historical fiction book. Students should read Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.
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