Major Theme:

Family

Summary:

Kenya is excited about the annual family reunion at her grandfather's farmhouse.  In this particular year, the farmhouse, that grandfather built will be 50 years old.  To celebrate this special 50 year anniversary, Kenya and her relatives plan a wonderful surprise for Grandpa.
                    
 

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can you predict what the surprise will be? (ask before reading the book).

What evidence can you find to support the statement that Kenya is very
     excited about going to her grandfather's farm?
 

How would you compare and contrast where Kenya live to where her           
     grandfather lives?
 

Question #4

Who built the house where the family reunion was held?  How many years
     ago?
 

Question #5

This farmhouse had a special name.  Who named it?  What was the name
     of the farmhouse?  What does this name mean?
 

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Question #9

How would you staye or interpret in your own words the scenery that
     Kenya saw along the way to the farmhouse?
 

What  was the purpose of the gift?

What was the gift?

 

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Extension #3

Have each child to write about their favorite family gathering and draw or illustrate the story.

Each child is asked to tell about their favorite vacation spot. Children point out this place on the classroom map.  They are each given blank maps to draw what their scenery was along the way.

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