Caddie Woodlawn is based on the childhood experiences of Carol Ryrie Brink's grandmother. It is about the adventures of a young pioneer girl as she grows up in Wisconsin in the 1860's. The story begins when Caddie is eleven years old. She is described as a tomboy who would rather work in the fields and run wild with her brothers than act ladylike and learn how to cook. Teachers who use this unit will find the following features to supplement their own valuable ideas. Sample Lesson Plans; Pre-reading activities; A biographical sketch and picture of the author; A book summary; Vocabulary Lists and Suggested Vocabulary Activities; Chapters grouped for study with each section including: quizzes, hands-on projects, cooperative learning activities, cross-curriculum connections, extensions into the reader's own life, post-reading ideas; book report ideas; research ideas; a culminating activity; three different options for unit tests; bibliography; answer key; grade level: 3-5 |
