Grade Level: 3

Subjects: Reading, English, Spelling, Social Studies, Writing, Listening, and Art

Learner Outcomes:
Students will:
· answer comprehension questions.
· write complete sentences.
· describe a favorite day in writing.
· locate Wisconsin and West Virginia on a US map.
· state the cardinal directions between WV and Wisconsin.
· draw the inside and the outside of a log cabin.

Duration of Lesson: 2 -3   60-90 minute sessions

Materials:  Little House In The Big Woods
                    Map of Wisconsin
                    US map
                    Log cabin outline
                    My Favorite Day activity sheet
                   Writing Assessment form
                   Comprehension questions and vocabulary

Technology Tools/Courseware: PowerPoint Presentation
                                                    LCD projector
 

Teacher Notes:
· Students will be answering comprehension questions both orally and in writing
   throughout this unit.
· There will be discussions after reading each lesson.
· If a classroom set of Little House In The Big Woods is available distribute to the class.
· Each student will be provided with an assignment folder.
· Lessons will be done in cooperative groups and/or individually throughout the unit.
· An acceptable use policy must be in effect for each student before using the Internet.
· Internet sites should be bookmarked before lesson introduction.
 

Procedures:
1. Distribute outline maps of Wisconsin and the US.  Identify the states of WI and WV. Discuss the cardinal directions you would take if traveling from WV to WI. Brainstorm the best route to travel and the best mode of transportation. Have students color the states of WI and WV. Students should make a key for the US map.

2. Use a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the students to some of the things that they will hear/read about in Little House In The Big Woods.

3. Read chapters 1-2 aloud discussing the characters, setting, and other important details. Distribute a pattern of a log cabin. Students should decorate the cabin the way they picture the Ingalls’ cabin. The inside of the cabin should be drawn on one side while the outside should be drawn on the opposite side. The cabin can be cut out and displayed or placed in the student’s folder.

4. Discuss the favorite day verse from Chapter 2.  Ask students to imagine their favorite day and the reason for it. Distribute the My Favorite Day activity sheet.  Students are to explain in writing their favorite day, then illustrate that day.  The finished product may be displayed or kept in the student’s folder.

Modifications:
· Readings will be done orally with discussions following.
· Varying abilities of reading and writing skills should be noted and lessons modified
   accordingly.
· Students will utilize peer tutoring for use with students with special needs.
· Student lessons will be modified according to IEP specifications

Enrichment Activities: Students will list 8 other books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The Internet or other
                                      resources  may be used.

Evaluation/Assessment:
· Evaluation will be an ongoing process throughout the lesson.  Students will be expected to
  participate in reading and discussions.
· A participation grade will be assigned for the map activities.
· Comprehension questions and vocabulary words will be graded.
· The Favorite Day activity will be graded using the marked indicators on the
     Writing Assessment form.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:
Reading  3.15, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18, 3.19, 3.20, 3.24, 3.31, 3.34, 3.38,
English  3.57, 3.58, 3.59,
Spelling  3.473.60, 3.61, 3.62, 3.64, 3.68
Writing  3.40, 3.41, 3.42, 3.42, 3.44,
Art  3.5, 3.9, 3.13, 3.15, 3.17
Listening  3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 3.13
Social Studies  3.29, 3.30, 3.32, 3.33, 3.40, 3.52,

National Standards

References: Little House In The Big Woods

Authors:  Kathy Green
              Patricia Ricker
              Sandra Wolenski

 Springfield Green Spring School
 

Introduction

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 1._____ The topic is clearly stated.
 2._____ The details fit the topic.
 3._____ The details are in an order that makes sense.
 4._____ The purpose of the writing is clear.
 5._____ The events are in logical order.
 6._____ The work has a beginning, middle, and end.
 7._____ Each sentence has a subject and a predicate.
 8._____ The subject/verb agreement in every sentence is correct.
 9._____ Verbs and verb tenses are used correctly.
10._____ Singular, plural, and possessive nouns are used correctly.
11._____ There are no run-on sentences or sentence fragments.
12._____ Spelling is correct.
13._____ Punctuation is correct.
14._____ Capitalization is correct.
15._____ The paragraph contains a variety of sentences.
16._____ Length is appropriate.
17._____ The work is interesting and shows creativity.
18._____ The final draft is neat, clean, and easy to read.

     _____ TOTAL

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Prescription for Remediation:
 
 

trundle bed    banked it    chopping block    brine    lard    cracklings    pot-liquor    headcheese

1. What is the setting of the story?
2. How did the family prepare for winter?  How do you prepare for winter?
3. What playthings do Laura and Mary have?
4. Why did the author say, “That was the best of all time?”

Jack Frost    churning    butter pat    patty-pan    trap lines    French horse

1. How did the Ingalls spend winter days?
2. How does your family spend winter days and nights?

Log Cabin Outline

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