Chapter 3 Essay

 

INSTRUCTIONS: The essay questions must will be answered using a word processor and formatted according to class guidelines, printed, and submitted to the teacher before the next reading day.

 

Question:

You have now read the third chapter of Little House in the Big Woods. Pa carefully cleans his gun and makes bullets each evening. Many households today do not have guns, but in the days of Laura's childhood, having a gun was very important. Write a paragraph about why guns were an important element in the Ingalls household. Write one paragraph to describe your thoughts.  Give at least 2 reasons why Pa always kept his gun ready to use. Make sure you go into details.  Non-detailed responses will NOT be accepted.

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by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2012
Bingham, Illinois
updated: December 8, 2012
Cowden-Herrick Schools