I. Vocabulary words from this article:

beef
champion
economy
fame
image
industry
livestock
skill
split
studio

II. Pre-Reading Questions

When you think of cowboys, what sorts of things come to mind?

2. If you are a cowboy or cowgirl, what kinds of skills do you you need to have?

III. Reading Time

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Montana Horse Story
from America's Library (www.americaslibrary.gov)

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IV. Post-Reading Questions

1. Which animals are an important part of Montana's economy?

2. In what ways are horses useful in the livestock industry?

3. Which is not true about Barbara Van Cleve?
a. She was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum.
b. She is a cowgirl-photographer.
c. She lives and works in a same place.

4. In which category was Dan Mortensen the World Saddle Bronc riding champion?

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