Little House on the Prairie Literacy Lounge: Summertime in the Big Woods
Students will journey back in history to the 1800's to experience pioneer days together as we read and discuss Summertime in the Big Woods, adapted from the Laura Ingalls Wilder book series.
Brooke Nowlin, Masters: Elem. Education/Spec. Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(115)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Class will begin with an introduction to the book titled "Summertime in the Big Woods", including a definition and identification of the following literary terms: setting, characters, title, illustrator, author. Students will be encouraged to listen closely for the differences observed in the lives of the pioneers of the 1800's compared with our own lives today. The teacher will read each page aloud, discussing the illustrations and asking open-ended questions about the events in the story. Each student will be encouraged to share insights and experiences gleaned from listening to the story. The teacher will provide discussion points and use props related to the story to prompt students in evaluating the story and its historical value. Students will be encouraged to share and show one toy or game and tell why it is different from toys and games of the pioneer days.
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate active listening skills by answering comprehension questions about the story.
Students will become familiar with literary terms: setting, title, author, illustrator, characters.
Students will compare and contrast pioneer life in the 1800's with our lives today.
Students will engage in coversation with teacher and peers while gaining exposure to American history and pioneer life.
Students will develop a foundation for the Little House on the Prairie series of full-length books by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If the topic of racism toward Native Americans arises in discussion of this book, I will explain that discriminatory attitudes that happened toward Native Americans in the 1800's does not align with how we view people of varying backgrounds today. We will discuss encouraging ways to appreciate all of the different people groups in our world.
Supply List
(Optional) - A copy of Summertime in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder, adapted by Harper-Collins Publishers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
115reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Missouri - St. Louis
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-8 learners per class
