Read aloud in class Chapter XI
of Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal.
Lead discussion around the fact that
Marco expects to be punished for a mistake that he makes. Forester
knows that Marco will learn more from the mistake itself than
from any punishment.
After classroom discussion, students answer the following question in their journals.
Response Journal Question
Why didn't Forester reproach Marco for his foolishness concerning the
horse?
