Look Again: “Betsy Holds the Reins” (50) 262–63 196–99 89–90 Recall the literal and symbolic meanings of the title “Janwahr’s Bridge” Identify the symbolic meaning of the “Betsy Holds the Reins” Analyze how the symbolic meaning of the title supports character development “Stories” (51) Poetry by J. Patrick 264–66 208–10 91–92 Recall key elements of free verse poetry Identify onomatopoeia as part of an author’s Analyze the poem’s Relate the poem’s title to the theme the value of memories created by friendships SSR Journal: Characters (52) Comprehension Assessment 4 267 Enjoy recreational reading Choose a book on the student’s independent reading level Respond to recreational reading by providing information about a character’s traits Demonstrate mastery of reading skills Unit 3: Seasons Lesson Title and Number Teacher’s Edition pages Student Text pages Worktext pages Lesson Objectives and Biblical Worldview “Seashells” (53) Poetry by Douglas Florian “maggie and and molly and may” Poetry by E. E. Cummings 268–71 212–15 93–94 Identify common elements in the Distinguish differences in the presentation of the poems Explain how a poem’s shape can support its content Infer differences in theme, using the titles of the poems Contrast the depth of meaning in the poems
Book Report Presentations (133) Comprehension Assessment 10 744–45 Enjoy and respond to recreational reading Present a newsletter, blog, or website publication Demonstrate mastery of reading skills Unit 6: Creations Lesson Title and Number Teacher’s Edition pages Student Text pages Worktext pages Lesson Objectives and Biblical Worldview “God’s Creation” (134) Bible account taken from Genesis 1–2 746–51 606–11 241–42 List events for the seven days of the Creation week Retell the events of the sixth day Infer characteristics of the Creator based on His words and actions “The Pea-Pod Man” (135) Myth an Eskimo creation myth, retold by Virginia Hamilton 752–57 612–16 243–44 Recall the definition of a myth Identify the purpose of this myth Recall key events of the myth Identify characteristics of the creator in the myth on his words and actions Analyze the myth for elements of biblical that have been distorted The Fire Children (136) Myth a West African creation myth, retold by Eric Maddern 758–63 617–21 245–46 Identify the purpose of this myth Recall key events of the myth Identify characteristics of the creator in the myth based on his words and actions Analyze the myth for elements of biblical truth that have been distorted Look Again: “The Pea-Pod Man” and The Fire Children (137) 764–65 612–21 247–48 Retell one of the myths from memory Conclude that God’s Word is truth and will never change
“Can You Tell the Difference?” (138) Informational text by Marilyn Elmer 766–71 622–27 249–50 Recall the purpose of informational text Identify the main purpose of this article Recall the purpose of a T-chart Compare and contrast two similar animals using a T-chart Create a Venn diagram using information from the T-chart “The Rhinoceros” (139) Poetry by Ogden Nash 772–73 628–29 251–52 Identify the poem as humorous Infer the theme Analyze the poet’s worldview Create a humorous poem Look Again: “Can You Tell the Difference?” & “The Rhinoceros” (140) 774–75 622–29 253–54 Research the rhinoceros Research the hippopotamus Compare and contrast two similar animals using a T-chart Create a compare-and-contrast article The Soup Stone (141–44) Play by Mary Nygaard Peterson 776–82 630–35 255–56 Identify the elements of a play Recognize the play as a folktale that has cultural variations Read orally to convey emotions of the characters 783–91 636–43 257–58 Read the play orally to convey emotions of the characters Infer the characters’ motives for their actions Evaluate the characters’ motives and actions using Bible verses Determine the scenery and props needed for the play Generate a list of questions to prompt audience evaluation of Traveler’s actions 792 631–42 Create scenery Create and gather props Develop reading fluency and expression while reading the play orally Rehearse the play 793 631–42 Perform the play for an audience Lead the audience in an evaluation of the main character’s flawed motives and actions
Soup Recipe” (145) Procedural text 794–95 644–45 259–60 Interpret the recipe for Stone Soup Adapt the recipe Explain the directions Prepare the recipe by following the directions Poster Design & Creation (146) Comprehension Assessment 11 796–97 Design a poster that demonstrates how one selection from the reading book is personally memorable Create the designed poster “Firefly” (147) Poetry by Valerie Worth 798–99 646–47 261–62 Identify elements of a free verse poem Infer the meaning of words based on context Infer the meaning of words using the illustration Summarize what occurs in each stanza Identify which senses the poem appeals to Look Again: “Firefly” (148) 800–801 646–47 263–64 Read “Firefly” again Identify sensory words in “Firefly” Review vocabulary words from “Firefly” Generate a list of words that appeal to the senses Write and illustrate a description of an experience using words that appeal to the sense of sight, smell, touch, taste, or sound “Hornbill’s Hot Day” (149) Poetry by Avis Harley 802–3 648–49 265–66 Identify the speaker in the poem Locate the acrostics in the poem the theme of the poem Analyze how the shape and acrostics support the theme Create an acrostic Hornbill (150–52) Informational Text by Susan H. Gray 804–9 650–54 267–68 Identify chapter titles, pictures, and captions as informational text features Locate the areas on a map where different types of hornbills live Identify the main idea of each chapter List supporting details for each main idea Explain the relevancy of each chapter title
Chapter 11: “Aslan Is Nearer” (12) 1048–51 Trace changes in characters Explain how imagery contributes to the mood of the story Evaluate character actions Create a timeline of the events in this chapter Chapter 12: “Peter’s First Battle” (13) 1052–55 Identify character traits of Aslan Infer character emotions Identify the climax of the chapter Analyze causes and effects of Peter’s brave actions Write a message from the wolf who escaped to the White Witch Chapter 13: “Deep Magic from the Dawn of Time” (14) 1056–60 Infer information about future events from dialogue Infer character motives Analyze the relationship between Aslan and the Witch based on character words and actions Evaluate Edmund’s response to his situation Chapter 14: “The Triumph of the Witch” (15) 1061–65 Explain the bargain between and the Witch Infer character motives Analyze how the mood contributes to suspense Identify earlier information that has foreshadowed this event in the plot Compare Aslan’s sacrifice to the one described in Isaiah 53 Chapter 15: “Deeper Magic from Before the Dawn of Time” (16) 1066–69 Identify this chapter as the turning in the novel Infer character emotions Analyze cause-and-effect relationships in the magic of Narnia Predict what will happen at the house Create a poem about the ride on Aslan’s back, based on descriptive details Chapter 16: “What Happened About the Statues” (17) 1070–73 Identify the solution to the problem in Narnia Identify uses of humor and its purpose Verify the prediction about what will happen at the Witch’s house Contrast Aslan’s leadership with the Witch’s leadership Evaluate the actions of Aslan and his followers based on Ephesians 6 Chapter 17: “The Hunting of the White Stag” (18) 1074–78 Infer character motives Evaluate character responses Relate character growth in the story to spiritual growth in real life Analyze the author’s twofold purpose in writing this novel