When the Whistle Blows Discussion Guide

When the Whistle Blows Discussion Guide
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This literature guide includes pre-reading research activities and discussion questions for When the Whistle Blows, by Fran Cannon Slayton. Students will further their reading comprehension, research the 1940s, and learn about the history of the railroad system in the United States.

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