Michigan Pioneers & The Erie Canal

What does the story, "A Letter to Grandma Ellis" tell about PIONEER life in southern Michigan?

• It describes the big city lifestyle

• It highlights the way of life for new settlers in an undeveloped area of early Michigan

• It focuses on new factories and industries that began popping up in Michigan.

• It talks about the historical events during the time of the U.S. Civil War.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

How old is Hanna Carpenter?

• Hanna Carpenter is 12 years old.

• Hanna Carpenter is 14 years old.

• Hanna Carpenter is 8 years old.

• Hanna Carpenter is 10 years old.

Where did Hanna's family live before coming to Michigan?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida

What did Hanna encounter with the new girl, Laura?

• A friendly conversation

• An argument

• A silent meeting

• A shared adventure

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does Hanna say about Millfield?

• Hanna says Millfield is a great place.

• Hanna says Millfield is not worth visiting.

• Hanna says Millfield is too crowded.

• Hanna says Millfield is very peaceful.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What does Hanna's father say about helping Michigan grow?

• He believes Hanna can't help but make Michigan grow.

• He thinks it is unnecessary.

• He has no opinion on it.

• He is against it.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Label where Hanna and Laura were originally from in, "A Letter to Grandma Ellis."

a

b

Laura's family was originally from here.

Hanna's family was originally from here.

How many miles was the Erie Canal when completed?

• 1 million

• 15

• 363

• 2

A canal is a?

• man made channel

• ocean

• lake

• stream

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

How deep did the Erie Canal have to be?

• 4 feet

• 10 feet

• 1,000 feet

• knee deep