The Trail of Tears by Joseph Bruchac Literature Unit

The Trail of Tears by Joseph Bruchac is a book about how the Cherokees were forced out of their homes, imprisoned, and sent to Oklahoma to start a new life.

This unit includes:

-Comprehension questions and answer keys

- Character traits for John Ross, Sequoyah, General Scott, President Jackson, and a small group of wealthy Cherokees.

-Vocabulary cards and quiz

-Spelling words, activities, and test

-Word Search

-Final Comprehension Test

- Cherokees by the Numbers

- Map the Trail of Tears

- Write a story