JOHNNY APPLESEED

Materials

Copy of Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg
paper
pencil
Real Audio plug-in
printer

Before You Read
Activity one: Kindness and generosity are qualities that Johnny Appleseed exhibited. Think about how acts of kindness can reap unexpected rewards. Read the short story From the Elephant Pit and answer the questions at the end to the story. Remember to use complete sentences.

Activity two: During pioneer times, people told and retold stories since books were rare. Tall tales are stories that have unbelievable parts or outcomes. The Legend of Slappy Hooper is an example of a tall tale. Listen to the story and think about what Slappy's next job might be. Go to the web site and click on Hear Aaron Read. You need to decide what Slappy's next painting job will be. On a piece of paper, write three to four complete sentences describing Slappy’s next job and what happens when it comes to life.

While You Read

Johnny Appleseed was kind and generous to people and animals. People enjoyed telling others about Johnny's adventures and at times stretched the truth. Remember that tall tales are stories that have unbelievable parts or outcomes. As you read the story, record his acts of kindness and the tall tales. You need to use complete sentences to record your answers. Click here and then print the worksheet.

After You Read

Activity one: Johnny Appleseed planted hundreds of apple trees. Today a number of apple varieties are used to eat, cook, and freeze. Click here and then print the worksheet. After you go to the web site, click on apple information and then click on uses.

Beyond What You Read

Activity one: Johnny Appleseed began traveling through the forest of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana in the late 1700's. While traveling through the forest, he lived among the wildlife and cared for the animals. Explore a forest home and find what is hidden among the trees. After you enter the web site, click on the oak leaf to enter the forest.

Activity two: I have selected some words from your story and created a word search. You will complete the word search on the computer by clicking on the letters of the word. Are you ready to play? Click on word search.

About What You Read

After you have completed this lesson, check to see how you did.

Yes, I completed this section.

No, I have not completed this section.

I have visited all links and followed the directions on each activity.

I read the entire story.

I completed the Johnny Appleseed worksheet.

I checked my spelling, capitalization and punctuation for errors. I used complete sentences during the assignment.

I completed at least one activity in each required section.

This CyberLesson was created by Tana Crampton

	Yes, I completed this section.	No, I have not completed this section.
I have visited all links and followed the directions on each activity.
I read the entire story.
I completed the Johnny Appleseed worksheet.
I checked my spelling, capitalization and punctuation for errors. I used complete sentences during the assignment.
I completed at least one activity in each required section.