The unit can be taught with the Port of Entry investigation conducted in its entirety either at the beginning, middle or end of the unit . Portions of the investigation can also be integrated throughout the unit as in the sample unit that follows. Also, Loren Katz's book is to be kept in the classroom as a resource. Lesson I Library - Librarian 1.
Students plan, draft, revise, and publish a summary of book.
Lesson II Library - Librarian 1. Review Molly's Pilgrim 2. Review word list 2. Allow students time to visit library independently to use resources to define words on word list 3. Assist with final revisions of Molly's Pilgrim summaries 4.