Daniel Boone Was a Man

(LIBERTY) BELL WORK

How many candles would be
on Daniel's cake, ​this year?

Birthday:  November 2, 1734

How many words can you make
from the letters in his name?

D  A  N  I  E  L      B  O  O  N  E

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Do the Math
​Find the sum of the letters of his name, using the scale below.

​A = $.01, B = $.02, C = $.03, D = $.04, E = $.05, F = $.06, G = $.7, H =  $.08, I = $.09,
J = $.10, K = $.11, L = $.12, M = $.13, N = $.14, O = $.15, P = $.16, Q = $.17, R = $.18,
S = $.19, T = $.20, U = $.21, V = $.22, W = $.23, X = $.24, Y = $.25, Z = $.26

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Word Work
Using the parts in Daniel Boone's name,
create a list of words ​to fit in the categories below.
​Pay particular attention to spelling patterns.

Daniel (words with -el)

Boone (words with oo)

Word Wise
Define the
​following words:

​militia

rifle

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Sentence Surgery
Read the sentence below.  Do you see any problems?
Do not rewrite the sentence.  In fact, don't even fix
the sentence.  Instead, on your paper,
​tell the writer three things that need to be corrected.

what did daniel boon call his rifle

Sentence Augmentation*
Augment the sentence below to greatly improve it.  Record your improved sentence on your paper.

He blazed a trail.

​*Augment:  make (something) greater ​by adding to it

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Quick Write:  Who is the person from history that you would most like to meet and talk to?
​Why?  What would you like to ask? 

Hunter.  Soldier.  Pioneer.  Daniel Boone was a rugged symbol for adventure, whose life spanned several years of American history.  He fought in the militia during the Revolution.  He blazed the trail through the Cumberland Gap.  He lived off the land.  He was kidnapped by Indian tribes, even "adopted" by one.  He famously wore a raccoon-skin hat and became an iconic figure of the wilderness.  Nearly 200 years later, boys still wanted to be like Daniel Boone and everyone sang the theme song for the television show about his experiences.

Art Appreciation

Analyze the painting shown here.  Check out the details.

• What do you notice?
• What do you think is happening?
• What caused the scene in the painting?
• What might happen after the scene shown?
• What does this piece make you wonder?

Discussion Quote

The Cumberland Gap

One of his greatest contributions to the fledgling nation was to blaze a trail across the Cumberland Gap and bring pioneering and adventurous families into the wilderness.  This allowed for an expansion of the United States into the rural areas of what was then the western frontier.

Meet the Missus

Rebecca Boone gave birth to six sons and four daughters.  Daniel is said to have sought a sturdy wife who could defend herself and hunt.  Daniel would be away from home for months at a time, so he wanted to be assured that Rebecca could take care of the family on her own.  Read more about Rebecca Boone. 

While We're on the Subject

Where Is Appalachia?

Mood Music

Here is some Appalachian-style music to listen to. Draw a picture to show the scene that comes to mind as you listen to this music.  Be ready to write a story to go along with your picture and share it with the class.

Ticklicker

Daniel Boone famously named his rifle "Ticklicker".  It was said that he should shoot a tick off of the rump of an animal without hurting the animal.

Now, what nicknames can you come up with for the various supplies we use in the classroom (pencil, glue, scissors, etc.).  Remember, this nickname is more about how well you use the item and not as much about the item itself. ​

Missouri

Daniel Boone finally settled down at his house in Missouri.  You can still touch history by visiting Boone's house in Defiance.

Music Appreciation

Compass
Home

​Life Is a Highway

Under One Sky
​When Can I See You Again?

Larger than Life

These comprise just a few examples of "comic" books featuring Daniel Boone.  You might say Mr. Boone was the superhero of his day.  Even if these were based in some way on true accounts, mostly they (and movies, TV shows, and other publications) exaggerated various aspects of Boone's experiences.

We might consider the use of hyperbole in our writing, as well.  Think of a normal conversation between friends and "hype" it up with all kinds of exaggeration.  You wouldn't normally use hyperbole so densely, but it could be fun to try.

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