Saskatchewan Prairies

An informative lesson on the Saskatchewan Prairies. Featuring a dictionary, hands-on sequencing, little book patterns, creative writing, making the big book, read the story, alphabetical elevators, hands-on patterns, and journal word cards. Students will recognize towns in rural Saskatchewan, develop mapping skills, develop vocabulary, develop numeracy skills, develop creative writing skills, and participate in a variety of independent learning activities. Additional reading includes “A Prairie Alphabet” by J. Cugnet-Ballatyne, with journal word cards, class dictionary, and word search activities; as well as “The Auction” by J. Andrews, with task cards and more stories activities. This Canada lesson provides a teacher and student section with activities, big book assembly, sequencing activity, word cards, word search, and task cards to create a well-rounded lesson plan.