Discussion Director
Revolutionary War

Section 1: Sarah Bishop
(page 1-27)
 

1. What do you think is happening?  Is there a problem? Indicate why you think there is a conflict.

There seems to be a conflict because of what the father says about ìshooting to remind us.î  It sounds like a warning for them to be for the revolution instead of against it.
Text:  pg. 2 Par. 2 ñ bottom of pg 2
 

2. All of the following describes Sarah's father except:
    A. Tall
    B. Giant
    C. Long stubborn chin
    D. Lazy

Answer: D
Text:  pg. 2 Par 3
 

3. From this reading what do you think Mr. Purdy is implying?
Text: pg. 8 Par. 3 ñ bottom pg. 3

Mr. Purdy is implying that if Sarah's father isn't for the Revolution
Then he might not be around much longer.
 

4. From this text what time period is this story set in?
Text:  pg. 23 at beginning of Chapter 5

1800ís, because of the horses and wagons, going to church on Sunday by foot, hitched horses and wagons.
 

5. From this text, what kind of person do you think Sarah is and tell why?
Text: pg. 21 Par. 4 ñ bottom of page

She is caring because she gives bread to departing brother.
She is spiritual because she prays. She is a concerned because she stays awake at night worrying about Chad.