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The Great Railroad Race

Series:

Flying Start to Literacy

Level:

24

Text Type/s:

Historical Recount

ISBN:

9781760176167
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Synopsis:

The Great Railroad Race is about the building of the transcontinental railroad line across the USA.

Curriculum link:

History – The past in the present

Key Concepts:

The building of America’s transcontinental railroad was a huge achievement. The people who built the railroad were very brave because it was dangerous and difficult work.

Reading Strategies:

Integrating visual and text information

Extent:

24

Paired Title:

The Legend of Jimmy Drake

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - The Great Railroad Race / The Legend of Jimmy Drake