The Littles
Information About This Unit
Description of Learning Unit:
In this unit, a little boy has big courage in the story, "The Littles" by John Peterson. Hands-on activities include making an antonym fishing game, creating courage cards, and making a mousetrap. Your child will also learn what an antonym is. In addition, your child will have three writing assignments:to write about the story, to write about his/her summer, and to write a story pretending to be a Little. This unit is designed to last one week, depending on how often you teach language arts. 
List of Objectives:
- To read story, "The Littles."
- To learn what an antonym is.
- To write about the story, write what he/she did this summer, and what it would be like to be a Little.
List of Materials and Supplies Needed for This Pathway:
- Thick paper or thin cardboard
- Crayons
- Paper clips
- Stick
- String
- Tape
- Magnet
- Scissors
- Art supplies
- Blank index cards
- Child-safe scissors
- Clear contact paper
- Paper (large sheet)
- A 1.25L or larger soda / water bottle
- Scissors
- Tape
- Craft knife (adult only)
Printables:
- A printer and basic printer supplies
- A pencil
- Crayons
Links to Related Pathways (if any):
Links to Free Learning Material
Literature Activities:
| Read "The Littles" | (no rating) |
This week, you and your child will read "The Littles" by John Peterson.
| Setting Map | (no rating) |
You will create a setting map using this online tool.
| Fishing for Antonyms | (no rating) |
Your child will have fun with this game that will help to reinforce the understanding of antonyms.
| Courage Cards | (no rating) |
Create cards to help remind your child what gives him/her courage when he or she is scared.
| Mouse Trap | (no rating) |
Build a humane mouse trap with your child.
Language Arts Concepts:
| What is an Antonym? | (no rating) |
Learn what an antonym is.
| Opposite Day | (no rating) |
Your child will use antonyms to describe things throughout the day.
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Writer's Workshop:
| Ideas for the Littles | (no rating) |
Have your child write other ideas the Littles could use to get the Newcombs to notice the mouse problem.
| Favorite Thing You Did This Summer | (no rating) |
Write 1-2 paragraphs about your favorite thing that you did this summer.
| Pretend You Are a Little | (no rating) |
Pretend you are a young Little who wants to go to the kitchen by yourself for a snack. The mice are in the kitchen. What do you do?
Learning Tools (worksheets, drills, printables, online games, tests, etc.):
| Antonyms Worksheet #1 | (no rating) |
Print this page and have your child write an antonym from the word box to replace the underlined word.
| Antonyms Worksheet #2 | (no rating) |
Print this page and have your child re-write the story using an antonym from the words provided to replace the underlined words. Then, have your child draw a picture of the story.
| Antonym Crossword | (no rating) |
Use the antonyms of the words provided to solve this puzzle.
| Antonym Game | (no rating) |
Drag the antonyms to their matches in this online game.
| Opposites | (no rating) |
Explain to your child that an antonym means the opposite of a word, then have him or her play this online game.
| Handipoints | (no rating) |
Use this online chore chart to help your child keep things clean and tidy so the mice will stay away.
| Vocabulary Games - Antonyms | (no rating) |
Play these fun games from Spelling City to reinforce the concept of antonyms.
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Free Online Audio:
Free E-Books (and classics available in most libraries):