Skylark by Patricia Maclachlan Chapter 13-15 (Conclusion)

Chapter Summary-
Caleb and Sarah begin to doubt they will ever return home to the prairie. Anna finds Caleb crying near a cove by the house. He wants to go home. The following day papa arrives in Maine. It rained on the prairie and he has come to get them. Everyone is happy. Papa and Sarah tell the kids that they are expecting a new baby. Anna is frightened because what happened to her first mother, when she gave birth to Caleb. Finally after many long weeks the Wittings arrive home on the prairie. The family enjoys time together.

What we will learn these chapters-
Language Arts- Completing a review worksheet
Science: Genetics- Simple beginning lessons
Science- Gardening

                     The last three chapters of this book are really short so we are combined the reading and the lessons in these chapters. Lily and Aj really enjoyed this book and all the activities we completed. 

Language Arts- Completing a review worksheet

Lily and Aj completed work sheets on the last 3 chapters.

Science: Genetics- Simple beginning lessons

There kids watched a video about Genetics and completed a worksheet and graphing assignment. 

Science- Gardening

At the end of the story the Witting Family returns to the prairie and begins their life again. It rains and they can start planting crops and farming. We started an indoor garden with sprouts, tomatoes and lots of other veggies. The kids love planting! 

Lily and Aj enjoyed reading this story. They asked if we could read the book Caleb’s Story by Patricia Maclachlan. I am going to put it on order from the library so they can read it on their own. 

Thanks for reading! 

* For most of the lessons we purchased worksheets and curriculum from Teacherspayteachers.com 

Skylark by Patricia Maclachlan Chapter 12

Chapter Summary-
Anna and Caleb wake up to the sound of the rain beating down. They haven’t hears that sound in a long time. Anna writes her father a letter but does not tell him about the rain. Later that evening the Aunts drink tea and go skinny dipping under the moon light. The children hope they return home soon.

What we will learn in this chapter-
Science- Water safety 
Language Arts- Review Questions

Language Arts- Review Questions 

Lily and Aj completed review questions about the chapter.

Science- Water safety 

Lily and Aj watched a video and completed 2 worksheets on water safety. 

Thanks for reading!

Skylark by Patricia Maclachlan Chapter 11

Chapter Summary- 
The days stretch into weeks as Anna, Caleb and Sarah stay in Maine. The children miss their father more and more. Sarah goes to the Doctor and assures the children that shes not sick.  Papa writes a letter saying Seal had kittens. The children wonder if the drought will ever end and will they ever be able to go back to the prairie?

What we will cover in this chapter-
Language arts- Review questions
Fine Arts- "Hush Little Baby- the song

Language arts- Review questions

Lily and Aj completed review questions about the chapter.

Fine Arts- "Hush Little Baby- the song

The kids looked up the origins of the song “Hush Little Baby”. They also watched a you-tube video while singing the lyrics.

Thanks for reading!

Skylark by Patricia Maclachlan Chapter 10

Chapter Summary-
Sarah, Anna and Caleb travel for three days by train to Maine. They travel the same route Sarah ad taken to  come out to the prairie to live with them. When they arrive at the train station in Maine, they are met by an old friend who takes them by car to Sarah's aunts home. The Aunts love the children and are thrilled to have Sarah back. By the end of the evening , Anna begins to cry as she remembers home much she misses her father.

What we will cover in this chapter-
Language Arts- Chapter Review Questions 
Science- Tides and Oceans 
History and Geography- The Automobile 

Language Arts- Chapter Review Questions
Lily and Aj completed a review worksheet about the chapter.

History and Geography- The Automobile

The kids watched a movie about Henry Ford and the industrial revolution. They also completed a comprehension worksheet and wrote a timeline of Fords life. 

Science- Tides and Oceans

Lily and Aj learned about oceans and tides. They watched a video on you-tube, rented an ebook from Hoopla and completed a reading comprehension worksheet about tides. 

Thanks for Reading! 

Skylark by Patricia Maclachlan Chapter 9

Chapter Summary- 
Just as Thinks were starting to get brighter, Maggie and Mathews well runs dry. They are forced to move. This is difficult for Sarah. Lightening strikes the barn and the fire begins to rage. They can not stop it and the family watches the barn burn down. After the fire a decision is made. Sara, Anne and Caleb move to Maine to live with the aunts until the drought ends. Papa will  not go with them.

What will we learn from this Chapter-
Language Arts- Chapter Review Questions and Writing
Science- Water Table, Aquifers 

Language Arts: Review Questions

Lily and Aj completed a review worksheet from the chapter. They also wrote a letter to Anna.

Science- Water Table, Aquifers 

💦The kids learned about ground water and aquifers through videos, 

experimentation and worksheets! 💦

Thanks for reading! 

Skylark by Patricia Maclachlan Chapter 8

Chapter Summary-
A coyote comes to drink from the Wittings well and Papa must shoot it. Sarah is devastated and goes to be alone. Sarah's birthday arrives and the festivities cheer everyone up. Her aunt sends Sarah a phonograph from Maine. Papa and Sarah dance and feel much happier.

What will we learn from this Chapter-
Language Arts- Chapter Review Questions
Geography- Maine

Language Arts- Chapter Review Questions

Lily and Aj Completed worksheets about the chapter.

Geography- Maine

We read books about Maine and went on a field trip to Portland lighthouse and Fort Williams in Maine. 

Field trip to Portland Lighthouse and Fort William in Maine

Thanks for Reading!