Johnny Appleseed
by Colton Glover
Johnny
Appleseed was an American pioneer and missionary who spread and planted
countless nurserys of apple trees across the United States. Even though Johnny
Appleseed is no longer alive his legacy continues to live on through books
like Johnny Appleseed and even through the CCGPS SS1H2,
“Students will read or listen to American Folktales and explain how they
characterize our national heritage. The study will include John Henry, Johnny
Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Annie Oakley”, and they are all able
to continue to share a part of what has helped shape our heritage.
Johnny
Appleseed is a great text to share with our students. Not only does
this book show the kindness of a person, but it also symbolizes leadership.
Johnny traveled barefooted in ragged clothing, but because he was passionate
about spreading his apple nurserys, he touched and helped many people along the
way. Throughout this book we are able to see how Johnny went about planting and
sharing his passion for apples. Johnny would carry around baby apple trees and
would trade people for whatever they could give whether it was dirt, a pan, or
a ham. Because of Johnny’s works many could come home after a long day in the
fields and enjoy a nice apple pie.
Johnny
Appleseed shows us, regardless of our age, that when we find something we are
passionate about we should stay determined regardless of what people may say or
think because you never know what legacy you're leaving behind.
