The Legend of Jimmy Drake

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Flying Start to Literacy

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Text Type/s:

Narrative

ISBN:

9781760176174

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Description

Synopsis:

When five men are trapped in a tunnel after an avalanche, it is only Jimmy Drake’s bravery that saves them.

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:

Summarising the plot

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Supporting Materials

Paired Title:

The Great Railroad Race

Supporting Materials:

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