The Ohio Reader

The Ohio Reader book cover
Preface True stories one about a brave young Ohioan another telling how a former slave shared his wealth with his community and many others fill the pages of this reader They are but a few of the intriguing tales I discovered through years of Ohio research A narrative poem relies on memories from my own children’s childhood Another entry journals days of my summer vacations spent along the Lake Erie shore when I was young The list continues as I share my Ohio connection through short stories poems games and riddles The content of The Ohio Reader crosses many ages and grade levels just as the original McGuffey Readers written in Ohio by educator William McGuffey did during the 1800s The content also spans the history of Ohio from early statehood to current times I’ve tucked in timelines and facts but also a tip of my hat toward the merit of virtues that lead toward living in harmony within our homes schools communities and world iii
The Ohio Reader

The Ohio Reader

From the author of B is for Buckeye: An Ohio Alphabet and Cardinal Numbers: An Ohio Number Book comes yet another reason to enjoy learning about the Buckeye State. In The Ohio Reader Marcia Schonberg expands the lessons from her two previous books and uses a variety of writing forms to showcase the state's history, people, symbols, and lore. Poetry (including a state pledge), word games, and Who Am I? animal riddles attract and engage beginning readers. Prose, biographies, and short stories (including a Civil War chapter story) challenge more advanced readers. With its broad scope and lively writing, The Ohio Reader offers "buckeyes" of all ages an armchair tour of the state and its wonders.

About This Book

By: Marcia Schonberg
Illustrated by: K. L. Darnell
Published by: Sleeping Bear Press
7-9Age Range
5.5 AR
94Pages
Cities & CulturesSubject
920LLexile
1-2 hoursReading Time
UGuided Reading
UFountas & Pinnell
50DRA