1)Enthusiastic- page 4
·We know this because they show so much excitement about seeing the river thawing so that they can begin their journey.
2)Determined- page 12, paragraph 1
·This is shown to us through the actions of the McClures and other pioneers when they got stuck on shallow areas of the river.They did not give up but waded through water till they worked themselves free and were on their way again.
3)Hard workers- page 16
·We see their hard work when they dock every afternoon to search for food and restock their boats.Each member of the family worked to replenish their needs and help out.
Characters Goals:
Their goal was to find a new settlement were they could build a home and start a new life.
Problem:
They had to journey for a long way and go through many obstacles to reach their destination.
Solution:
The whole family worked together to make the journey a success and find this new settlement.
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