Road Trip
Description
Krista and Rob, a young couple from Iowa, set off cross-country in a converted van. Krista is lighthearted and fun. She is very excited to travel and wants to remember every bit of the trip. Rob is broody and impatient. He misses home but isn’t about to admit it to Krista. As they get a little snappy with each other, can a casual encounter with a cowboy poet in Truth or Consequences, NM help them get their groove back?
Activities
Do Some Digging
Before reading, research Black Cowboys of the American West online or at the library and see what you find out. Take some notes. How does the story f...
How Would You React?
Rob gets embarrassed at the stories Krista is telling about their trip, and he gets grumpy. Would you feel the same way? How could he have handled hi...
Plan It!
Think about where you would go on a road trip of your own. Plan it out using an atlas, road map, or online. What are some places you'd really like to...
