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. 

提供的家庭作業
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.
1 - 2 每週課外時間
提供的評估
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.
提供的成績