Lesson 16

Riding Freedom

by Pam Munoz Ryan

Essential Question: "What traits do successful people have?"

1 Chronicles 22:13 (NIV)

1 Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the Lord gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

This week we'll ask "What traits do successful people have?" In the historical fiction selection Riding Freedom, a young woman faces great obstacles as she pursues her dream of driving a stagecoach. We'll also read about the obstacles faced by a man who drills for oil in the informational text Spindletop.

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Target Skill and Strategy
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