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Mrs. B's Pioneer Book Study: Let’s Read Two Laura Ingalls Wilder Books!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
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In this 8 week hands-on book study we will read two celebrated children’s classics about pioneer life: "On the Banks of Plum Creek" and "Farmer Boy".
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Let's travel back in time to pioneer life in the 1800's as we read two beloved novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We will start with "On the Banks of Plum Creek" and discover what it's like for spunky Laura Ingalls and her family to live in a dug-out house on the northern prairies! In our second novel, "Farmer Boy", we will follow adventurous Almanzo Wilder, a nine year old boy who isn't fond of school, and would rather be on the farm! We will read one chapter together each meeting time....
2 units//16 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1"On the Banks of Plum Creek""On the Banks of Plum Creek"8 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 1Lesson 2"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 2-7Week 2Lesson 3"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 8-12Lesson 4"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 13-18Week 3Lesson 5"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 19-24Lesson 6"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 25-29Week 4Lesson 7"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 30-35Lesson 8"On the Banks of Plum Creek" Chapter 36-41; PIONEER PARTYUnit 2“Farmer Boy”“Farmer Boy”8 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 9“Farmer Boy” Chapter 1Lesson 10“Farmer Boy” Chapter 2-5Week 6Lesson 11“Farmer Boy” Chapter 6-9Lesson 12“Farmer Boy” Chapter 10-13Week 7Lesson 13“Farmer Boy” Chapter 14-17Lesson 14“Farmer Boy” Chapter 18-21Week 8Lesson 15“Farmer Boy” Chapter 22-25Lesson 16“Farmer Boy” Chapter 26-29; PIONEER PARTY
- Learning Goals: -read two literary classics and build an appreciation of good literature -become interested and dedicated to a series of books(studies show that children who finish a series of books have more success in their learning and are more likely to become lifelong readers) -learn about pioneer life and this time of North American history -analyze, relate to, discuss, and ENJOY the main characters: Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder -learn to take an active, respectful part in discussions -tackle tricky vocabulary by looking for clues in the passage -practice reading aloud certain sections with expression and fluency -relate and respond personally to the text through a hands-on craft -learn about the prairies as a distinctive setting in North America and expand basic geography knowledge -enjoy a bond with fellow readers
As a little girl, I loved Laura Ingalls Wilder books and they were always at my fingertips. The two novels in this course are my all time favorites! So much so, that I went on a personal journey to the actual location of where these stories take place. I got to climb inside the dug-out house where Laura lived by Plum Creek, and I got to touch the actual bushy fur coat that Pa wore during frigid prairie winters. My teaching experience is extensive. It has been my pleasure to teach children in Canadian classrooms for over 20 years. I have a teaching degree from the University of Winnipeg where I took many courses on excellent teaching practices as it relates to Language Arts, Social Studies, and the History of North American Indigenous People. More recently I have taken professional development courses on the topics of Indigenous Cultures, Indigenous Stereotypes, Métis Art and Culture, and Indigenous Government and Leadership. On a personal level, as it relates to Indigenous People, between the years 2010-2016 I travelled by a small pontoon plane to visit and work with my Sayisi Dene First Nation friends in Tadoule Lake, Manitoba, Canada. Tadoule Lake is an isolated northern community reachable by plane, snowmobile, dog team sleds, and in winter by winter road.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Children will be expected to read a few chapters of the novels in between each class. Children may also spend extra time in between classes on the hands-on crafts for the course, but this is not mandatory.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: No formal assessment or grade will be given, but during the class, attention will be given to how much knowledge students already know about the subject matter and teaching will be adjusted accordingly.Grading
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1 file available upon enrollmentA digital or paper copy of the novels "On the Banks of Plum Creek" and "Farmer Boy" will be required. A list of basic craft supplies will be provided before each meeting time.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Parents, please note that the novels in this course have instances of subtle racist character descriptions of Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples which were more commonplace during the time frame the book was written. It will be pointed out in class that racism in any form should never be acceptable, and the novel will provide the opportunity for a candid discussion on how we must not tolerate racism. Thank you parents for working together with me to develop these essential attitudes in your children. Also, please feel free to read the book aloud to learners if the vocabulary or reading level proves too challenging, in fact this is highly encouraged. Reading aloud to your child is a wonderful experience for everyone!
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$192
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
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