Readers of O! Pioneers are asked to cite evidence from a paragraph of Willa Cather's novel to support an analysis of Alexandra Bergson, the personal qualities she possesses, and how these qualities will help the Bergson family after her father dies.

Concepts

american pioneers, citations

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• The worksheet can be used to model how to select and cite evidence to support an analysis or as an assessment

Classroom Considerations

• The reading comprehension exercise is designed to address Common Core standards

Pros

• An answer sheet is included

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.8.1