Background Information on Daniel Boone
Copy of the Poem “Daniel Boone”
Vocabulary Words for “Daniel Boone” by Arthur Guiterman
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Because no one would come with me, I was the lone student walking the rocky trail to the top of the mountain.
I could tell the dogs had trod on the carpet, because I could see their muddy footprints
Uncle Hank roved the streets of town all night because he didn’t know where to go and Aunt Sally had kicked him out.
Even thought they are my kin, I am embarrassed to be seen with my cousins.
The stool my grandpa made with his ax was hewn from one solid old log.
I like to visit the glen because having the hills on either side makes it peaceful and private.
Even though it takes a lot of work, I strive to always have all of my homework done to the best of my ability.
When I kicked the beehive, an angry horde of bees flew out and chased me all the way to the pond.
I looked out at the vast ocean, amazed that no matter how hard I stared I couldn’t see the other side.
When I got home I noticed that bits of trash were strewn all about the house, and I knew that the dog had gotten into the garbage can again.