This chapter tells about how the family planned to deal with the soldiers if they were to ask who Ellen was. Use the videos and activities included here to give your students greater access to a curriculum that meets state standards, yet is accessible to students who may need some adapted materials.

Chapter 5 Teaser Video

Length of Video: 0:47
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Chapter 5 Discussion Question

Length of Activity: 0:28
This asks "Have you ever pretended to be someone else?" Then, asks students to ponder the idea of being able to be a famous person.

Chapter 5 Lesson Plan

Use these lesson plans to help guide you as you do the Chapter 5 videos and activities included here.  

Reading Comprehension Questions

Length of Activity: 20 minutes

Use this activity to assess the students' comprehension of the material they are reading.

Same or Different Activity

Length of Activity: 20 minutes

Use this to expand upon topics that arise during this chapter.

Hide or Not Activity

Length of Activity: 20 minutes

Use this to consider the actions of others and how they impact students reading this chapter.