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Ho for Colorado! It’s 1864, and Thomas Hatchett has just told his family they will move west. He’ll sell the farm, buy a covered wagon, and load it with construction supplies. Pa plans to build a business block in the frontier town of Golden, Colorado. There is no place in the wagon for trunks of clothes, so Ma and their daughter, Emmy Blue, must put on their dresses, one on top of the other, and wear them all the way to Golden.
Ma knows the West means freedom for a man and is a place where Pa can have a better life, but for her, it means leaving behind everything she cares for and loves. A courageous and strong woman with a stout heart, Ma accepts Pa’s decisions the way she accepts dandelions—because she can’t do a thing about them.
But what about ten-year-old Emmy Blue? Part of the little girl wants the excitement of going to a new place where the family might become rich. After all, Golden is the Wild West. She’d be busy watching out for Indians and hunting for gold. But the other part of her wants to stay in Illinois, with her friends and grandparents.
During her final good-bye, Grand Mouse gives Emmy Blue tiny fabric pieces. Concerned that Colorado is no place for a proper young lady, Grandma Mouse is determined that Emmy Blue learns to sew. Emmy Blue’s journey west becomes a quilt walk.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
We Are Going West
We Are Going West
Pages 13 - 20
Pages 13 - 20
1. Vocabulary Preview
GUNSLINGER – a man who carries a gun and shoots well
OUTLAWS – a person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large (has not yet been caught)
PROSPECTOR – an explorer who is after gold
EMBROIDERY – the art of sewing a design on cloth
REPRIMANDING – a formal verbal warning
STOUT – brave or determined
PIOUS – deeply religious
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think this book is about?
3. Read
Chapter 1
Pages: 13-20
4. Quiz
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Getting Ready
Getting Ready
Pages 21 - 27
Pages 21 - 27
1. Vocabulary Preview
NAUGHT – nothing
FOODSTUFFS – food
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
Why was Emmy so excited about going to Golden?
3. Read
Chapter 2
Pages: 21-27
4. Quiz
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Ho For Colorado
Ho For Colorado
Pages 28 - 38
Pages 28 - 38
1. Vocabulary Preview
SHAWL – a piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What do you think is Ma's idea about the dresses?
3. Read
Chapter 3
Pages: 28-38
4. Quiz
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Our Journey Begins
Our Journey Begins
Pages 39 - 45
Pages 39 - 45
1. Vocabulary Preview
PLODDED – walked slowly with heavy steps
YOKE – a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the wagon that they are to pull
SCOUT – to search for someone or something
PRAIRIE – a large, open area of grassland
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did Ma say they were lucky enough to do?
3. Read
Chapter 4
Pages: 39-45
4. Quiz
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Sleeping on the Ground
Sleeping on the Ground
Pages 46 - 52
Pages 46 - 52
1. Vocabulary Preview
HARDSHIP – severe suffering
DAWDLING – wasting time, being slow
TOADSTOOL – a poisonous mushroom
SHIRKER – a person who tries to avoid work or duties
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did Emmy realize in this chapter?
3. Read
Chapter 5
Pages: 46-52
4. Quiz
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Across the Mississippi
Across the Mississippi
Pages 53 - 58
Pages 53 - 58
1. Vocabulary Preview
CUNNING – craftiness, skilled
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
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Why was Pa so sure Aunt Catherine would not leave?
3. Read
Chapter 6
Pages: 53-58
4. Quiz
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Our Adventure in St. Joe
Our Adventure in St. Joe
Pages 59 - 66
Pages 59 - 66
1. Vocabulary Preview
CONESTOGA – another name for a covered wagon
WAGON TRAIN – many covered wagons travelling together
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did the woman at the farm wish she could do?
3. Read
Chapter 7
Pages: 59-66
4. Quiz
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Crossing the Missouri
Crossing the Missouri
Pages 67 - 77
Pages 67 - 77
1. Vocabulary Preview
BRUTE – a violent person
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
Why do you think they didn't tell Pa and Uncle Will about the cakes?
3. Read
Chapter 8
Pages: 67-77
4. Quiz
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Grandma Mouse's Surprise
Grandma Mouse's Surprise
Pages 78 - 85
Pages 78 - 85
1. Vocabulary Preview
DESPICABLE – terrible, evil
HELTER-SKELTER – disorderly, confusion
ESCAPADE – a daring, exciting, or adventurous event
IMPLEMENT – a tool or piece of equipment
PIECING – assembling something from individual parts
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What happened with Mrs. Bonner?
3. Read
Chapter 9
Pages: 78-85
4. Quiz
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
A Puzzle Within a Puzzle
A Puzzle Within a Puzzle
Pages 86 - 95
Pages 86 - 95
1. Vocabulary Preview
UNGRACIOUS – not polite or friendly
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What gift did Emmy get and why?
3. Read
Chapter 10
Pages: 86-95
4. Quiz
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Pa Does Mr. Bonner's Work
Pa Does Mr. Bonner's Work
Pages 96 - 108
Pages 96 - 108
1. Vocabulary Preview
HARDSCRABBLE – involving hard work and struggle
LOATHE – feel intense dislike or disgust for (synonym: abhor)
MONOTONY – lack of variety
PRATTLE – to talk foolishly
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did Emmy not what Joey to see?
3. Read
Chapter 11
Pages: 96-108
4. Quiz
Chapter 12
Chapter 12
First in Line
First in Line
Pages 109 - 120
Pages 109 - 120
1. Vocabulary Preview
CANVAS – a strong, coarse cloth hemp, flax, or cotton
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What was Pa talking about when he said, "It's not our business."?
3. Read
Chapter 12
Pages: 109-120
4. Quiz
Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Hurrah For Surprise
Hurrah For Surprise
Pages 121 - 132
Pages 121 - 132
1. Vocabulary Preview
OBLIGED – grateful
QUIVER – to tremble or shake
MONGREL – a dog of no definable breed; a mutt
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did Ma and Pa not agree on?
3. Read
Chapter 13
Pages: 121-132
4. Quiz
Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Poor Joey
Poor Joey
Pages 133 - 143
Pages 133 - 143
1. Vocabulary Preview
MENDING – things to be repaired by sewing
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did Emmy keep as a treasure?
3. Read
Chapter 14
Pages: 133-143
4. Quiz
Chapter 15
Chapter 15
Go-Backs
Go-Backs
Pages 144 - 156
Pages 144 - 156
1. Vocabulary Preview
THRASHED – moved or hit violently
DELUSION – a temporary state of mental confusion
GIBBERISH – nonsense; meaningless speech
PONDER – to think about carefully
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What do you think will happen in this chapter?
Why is Joey so sick?
3. Read
Chapter 15
Pages: 144-156
4. Quiz
Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Indians
Indians
Pages 157 - 166
Pages 157 - 166
1. Vocabulary Preview
SAP – gradually weaken or destroy
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
Why would you want the Pitkins with you in time of trouble?
3. Read
Chapter 16
Pages: 157-166
4. Quiz
Chapter 17
Chapter 17
Hello, Tommy
Hello, Tommy
Pages 167 - 174
Pages 167 - 174
1. Vocabulary Preview
AILING – in poor health
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
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What is Emmy worried about not finishing?
3. Read
Chapter 17
Pages: 167-174
4. Quiz
Chapter 18
Chapter 18
Celia Makes a Decision
Celia Makes a Decision
Pages 175 - 186
Pages 175 - 186
1. Vocabulary Preview
BURDEN – to bother or trouble someone with something
SCANDALOUS – disgraceful, inappropriate
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in this chapter?
What did Ma mean when she said, "... you have made Agnes a happy part of our family again."?
3. Read
Chapter 18
Pages: 175-186
4. Quiz
Chapters 19, 20, and 21
Chapters 19, 20, and 21
The End of the Quilt Walk
The End of the Quilt Walk
Rescuing Mrs. Bonner
Rescuing Mrs. Bonner
The Quilt That Walked to Golden
The Quilt That Walked to Golden
Pages 187 - 209
Pages 187 - 209
1. Vocabulary Preview
WINCED – flinched in pain
2. Preview (before reading) Question(s)
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
Why was Pa beholden to ma?
3. Read
Chapters 19, 20 & 21
Pages: 187-209
4. Quiz
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