"Two children capture and tame a legendary wild pony in this classic tale. From the moment that Phantom and her foal, Misty, are brought to Chincoteague, Paul and Maureen overcome one obstacle after another to make these wild creatures their own." (Common Sense Media)

"Nobody could capture the Phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white "map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom.

Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her, and worked hard to earn the money that she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them....

Pony Penning Day holds a surprise for everyone, for Paul not only brings in the Phantom, but her newborn colt as well. Can Paul and Maureen possibly earn enough to buy them both?" (Jacket)

"Two children capture and tame a legendary wild pony in this classic tale. From the moment that Phantom and her foal, Misty, are brought to Chincoteague, Paul and Maureen overcome one obstacle after another to make these wild creatures their own." (Common Sense Media)

Common Sense Media Review:  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/misty-of-chincoteague 

READING SCHEDULE
Week 1:  Chapters 1 - 2
Week 2:  Chapters 3 - 5
Week 3:  Chapters 6 - 7
Week 4:  Chapters 8 - 9
Week 5:  Chapters 10 - 12
Week 6:  Chapters 13 - 15
Week 7:  Chapters 16 - 18
Week 8:  Culminating Project

In addition to our scheduled weekly reading assignments and culminating project, each week will be filled with a variety of activities during and between sessions including author study, text-based discussions, content vocabulary practice, fluency practice, content questions, cross-curricular opportunities, and more.

CULMINATING PROJECT
 I’ll provide a selection of ideas  so that you can get your creativity moving!  These options will offer activities in several different learning styles and will allow students to create and share through documents, photos, or videos. Rubrics will be provided for each project option.


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