The Interactive Write-In Reader Packs contain 30 copies of the Lizzie Johnson Reader. Put a reader in the hands of every student. Trained and educated as a teacher, Lizzie Johnson used her acumen to become an enterprising and successful businesswoman. She excelled in the cattle industry in the latter half of the nineteenth century, a time when most women had few rights and even fewer financial freedoms. This reader tells the story of Lizzie’s life and struggles. Great for ages 5-9 (grades K-4).
Lizzie’s story teaches students about gender equality, her enterprising spirit and her victory over seemingly insurmountable obstacles with confidence. Thise reader includes easy-to-read information, trivia, and activities like a word search, code breaker, and pop quiz to facilitate reading comprehension and study skills. This reader is perfect for social studies, meeting state and national curriculum standards, individual and group-reading programs, library programs, and many other terrific educational uses. Simple to understand, these readers engage students in the quirks and accomplishments of a fascinating historical figure and role model.