Laura Ingalls Wilder
1/7/2022 8:55:00 PM
Do you know?
- Laura Ingalls Wilder is one of the most influential children's authors in American history.
- Her first book was published 84 years after she wrote it.
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Listen to the passage Laura Ingalls Wilder and complete the sentences by dragging the correct word to each blank.
The Little House books tell the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family. Laura traveled with her parents and her sister, Mary, in a covered across many states, including across the Indian Territory. They traveled around a lot. They set up a home each time they moved. Each place had different problems to face, but they worked together as a family.
Laura was born many years ago, in 1867. That was before there was electricity, cars, or television. Her family fought off grasshoppers, storms, dust, food , and more. Laura’s older sister, Mary, a stroke and lost her eyesight. Laura’s baby brother, Freddy, got sick and died. Another sister, Grace, was soon born into the family. It was a time of for everyone. But the family stuck together. They learned to enjoy life, have fun, and make the best of it.
Laura went on to school and studied hard. She became the top student of the class and became a teacher. Laura went on to marry Almanzo Wilder. It was their daughter, Rose, who encouraged Laura to write her stories. These stories were published in a book that was instantly loved .
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Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Little House books tell the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family. Laura traveled with her parents and her sister, Mary, in a covered wagon across many states, including across the Indian Territory. They traveled around a lot. They set up a home each time they moved. Each place had different problems to face, but they worked together as a family.
Laura was born many years ago, in 1867. That was before there was electricity, cars, or television. Her family fought off grasshoppers, storms, dust, food shortages, and more. Laura’s older sister, Mary, suffered a stroke and lost her eyesight. Laura’s baby brother, Freddy, got sick and died. Another sister, Grace, was soon born into the family. It was a time of sacrifice for everyone. But the family stuck together. They learned to enjoy life, have fun, and make the best of it.
Laura went on to school and studied hard. She became the top student of the class and became a teacher. Laura went on to marry Almanzo Wilder. It was their daughter, Rose, who encouraged Laura to write her stories. These stories were published in a book that was instantly loved worldwide.
Source: Daily Warm-ups Reading Grade 4
Who encouraged Laura to write her stories?
- Her husband - Almanzo
- Her sister - Grace
- Her daughter - Rose
- They were wealthy and lived a life of luxury.
- They were hard working and persevering.
- They were lazy and undetermined.
- They were filled with adventure and real-life experiences.
- People had the same experiences that Laura had.
- The content in the books is factual information.
- They were connected and couldn't get apart no matter what happened.
- They were willing to sacrifice themselves for each other at any time.
- They didn't give up or turn their backs on when times were tough.
Where is this passage likely to be seen?
- a biography book
- a geography book
- a biology book
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