Settling and Unsettling the West 6-Pack for California

Book excerpt: Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. Students will explore the history of westward expansion with this engaging nonfiction reader. This informational text also focuses on the westward routes pioneer travelers took, including the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the California Trail. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources provide an intimate glimpse of life during this era. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.