Farmer Boy is written about Laura Ingalls Wilder's husband, Almanzo. Almanzo grew up in Malone, New York! The book talks about his farming days, and the hard work that it takes to run a farm. His biggest dream is to own a horse; Almanzo wants to prove to his family that even though he is young and small, they can count on him to get the job done.
Guided reading level: Q
Experienced Reader
Lexile: 820L
DRA: 40
Grade level equivalent: 4.3
Interest level: Grades 3-5
Our rate (1-10) 9
Teaching ideas:
1. Students and the teacher could visit the farm in Malone NY or a local farm nearby to see how a farm operates.
2. Students could research/learn about local farm animals in their area, come up with a play or story and then present it to some of the school community, or community as a whole.
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