tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205257378038685414.post941213756272296680..comments2010-06-04T22:20:02.871-07:00Comments on Little House Teacher's Guides: Chapter 16: Fire in the ChimneyChristy G. Keeler, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205257378038685414.post-6762157956134814862008-04-29T09:14:00.000-07:002008-04-29T09:14:00.000-07:00When having students write about courage and brave...When having students write about courage and bravery, this might be a good time to re-visit the suffrage and civil rights movements.<BR/><BR/>I love the idea of quilting and actually working with textiles in the classroom. Be sure to bring the sewing machine (if you're not connecting by hand) into the classroom - many students have probably never seen a sewing machine in action. Also, there are certainly videos on the history, symbolism, and meaning of quilt patterns. The videos may serve as a good starting point for the lesson.<BR/><BR/>Could students write their animal essay in the form of a foldable? They could still be required to write the same amount, but this way they might be more motivated by the end product.<BR/><BR/>Great ideas, Ms. Tonemah!Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12090510919477425733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9205257378038685414.post-24203552498093507152008-04-28T20:43:00.000-07:002008-04-28T20:43:00.000-07:00Christina,I like the idea of having students write...Christina,<BR/>I like the idea of having students write about someone/themselves being brave. I think this really can help them make a self to text connection. When students are able to do this they become more invested in the story they are reading. This connection also helps with their comprehension because they are able to relate the story to something they know and understand. Thanks!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060509785221423028noreply@blogger.com