Nov. 20
Spelling Test
Write character analysis paragraph for letter
Reading Buddies

Nov. 23
Complete connections paragraph; Letter due 11/24
Discuss next book:  Little House on the Prairie; Read ch. 1

Nov. 24
Discuss Pioneer Life, especially as described through the eyes of L.I. Wilder;
Read Ch. 2 & 3 of Little House
Counselor Lesson:  Motivation

Nov. 30
Define 1/2 Vocabulary Words
Review pioneer times and begin story map for Little House on the Prairie; Read Ch. 4 and complete illustration (colored) of an important scene;
Late One False Note letter

Dec. 1
Define 2nd 1/2 Words
Add to Little House story map and show illustrations; Read Ch. 5-7 for Friday; write 2 Higher-level questions to post to Wiki 

Dec. 2
HW Write a sentence with each spelling word
Reading/Writing Benchmark

Dec. 3
Write a story about an antisocial antagonist named Aroma (use spelling words)
Social-Emotional lesson (with gr. 1/2):  Multiple Intelligences and Career Choices

Dec. 4
Spelling and Vocabulary Test
Discuss Little House Ch. 5-7 and add to storymap and historical notes; post answers to questions; read Ch. 8 & 9 for Monday