Exploring the Central Idea of M4W1L3

The video continues the Wild West unit, focusing on identifying the central idea in informational texts. It introduces James Beckwourth, a notable African-American mountain man, and discusses his contributions. The lesson explores the motivations and challenges faced by pioneers moving west, including the use of wagons and the logistics of packing for the journey. The video emphasizes understanding the central idea through text clues and details.

What is the primary goal when identifying the central idea in a text?

• To find detailed evidence and descriptions

• To recognize the main point the author wants to convey

• To critique the author's writing style

• To list all the facts presented by the author

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What role did James Beckworth play among the Crow Indians?

• He was a merchant

• He was a translator and guide

• He was a teacher

• He was a chief

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What did James Beckworth discover?

• A trail through the Sierra Nevada

• A gold mine

• A new type of wagon

• A method to churn butter

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the primary reason many settlers moved west during the 1800s?

• For gold and land

• For vacation

• For political reasons only

• For educational purposes

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was a 'prairie schooner'?

• A type of horse

• A type of ship

• A small town in the West

• A nickname for a pioneer wagon

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How long did it take to travel from the East Coast to the West Coast by wagon?

• About 6 hours

• About 5 months

• About 2 weeks

• About 1 year

What did pioneers use to pull their wagons?

• Mules

• Oxen

• Steam engines

• Horses

Why did families often have to lighten their loads during their journey west?

• To speed up their travel

• To prevent wear on the oxen

• To avoid theft

• To make room for more people

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was the main use of oxen at the end of the pioneers' journey?

• For meat

• For milk

• To pull plows

• As pets

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

How much did pioneer families typically spend on supplies for their journey?

• $100 to $500

• $500 to $1,000

• $50 to $100

• $1,000 to $2,000