Literature Lesson: Devices of Style An article by Morgan Reed Persun 81 465–67 336–37 133–35 picturesque hyperbole convey credibility Study skills: skimming to get the general idea of an article Literature: recognizing and defining three devices of style used in literature: imagery, hyperbole, and allusion identifying imagery, hyperbole, and allusion Composition: writing imagery, hyperbole, and allusion Vocabulary: determining word meaning from context 82 468–70 136 Literature: recognizing and defining three devices of style used in literature: imagery, hyperbole, and allusion Composition: brainstorming and recording examples of imagery, hyperbole, and allusion The Adventures of Alexander Selkirk A true narrative 83 471–79 338–45 137 commissioned sustenance divers appease insolent verdant obstinate gorge pinnace myriads mutinous whelps buoyed trifle trice downs revulsion stupor firelock 1b Repentance and faith 3c Emotional control 6c Spirit-filled 6d conscience 6e Forgiveness 7d Contentment 8a Faith in God’s promises H. God as Father comparing the traits of two characters relating content to biblical truth: God’s Word can bring repentance and peace; the most miserable life is life without God developing a of history Literature: describing the setting and mood of the identifying the genre of the story: nonfiction identifying elements of plot interpreting biblical allusion Vocabulary: matching words and definitions determining word usage from context clues 84 480–87 346–53 138–39 procurable brook victuals ascertain tempestuous implement precipitate precipice haft 2d Goal setting 2e Work 2f Enthusiasm 4d Victory 6a Bible study 6b Prayer 7d Contentment 8a Faith in God’s promises I. God as Master recognizing positive change in a character’s outlook and resourcefulness relating story content to biblical truth: a clean life reflects a clean heart understanding alternative methods of calculating time recognizing the value of hard work skills: comparing and contrasting information
Lesson Lesson Reader Pages Worktext Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills The Pied Piper of Hamelin Poetry by Robert Browning 89 520–24 379–82 149–50 ditty glutinous vermin swarthy sprats kith and kin vesture ermine Tartary obese Nizam consternation guilder paunch mutinous 2e Work interpreting emotions in a poem identifying character traits Literature: discerning how an author creates mood identifying rhyming words determining rhyme scheme Study skills: locating information in a newspaper article 90 525–28 383–86 151–52 adept trifling commentary bate tripe stiver brook flasks ribald psaltery piebald drysaltery enraptured nuncheon flaxen puncheon staved poke 2c Faithfulness identifying characters’ motives discerning between honest and dishonest actions Oral reading: reading orally to convey the emotions of the characters Vocabulary: determining word meaning from context Study skills: rewriting newspaper headlines identifying newspaper sections in which to locate information 91 529–32 387–89 153–54 6—More Syllables and Swords portal Transylvania hue subterraneous burgher’s pate trepanned scores opes 2c Faithfulness 4a Sowing and reaping 4c Honesty discerning the moral of a story making critical judgments about motives comparing content to biblical examples: Matthew 19:24 and Genesis 29:16–28 drawing conclusions Vocabulary: classifying words determining word usage from context clues Structural analysis: applying syllable division rule 3—words ending with a consonant + le Author Scrapbook Robert Browning 92 533–36 283–86 8—E.A.R.S. 9—Listen and Learn recalling facts and details developing a sense of history Study skills: using a strategy for listening with comprehension taking notes and making drawings to aid in listening
Skill Day Graphic organizers I 93 537–38 258–59 Study skills: organizing information using a graphic organizer (web) forming an outline using information from a graphic organizer The Peterkins Celebrate the Fourth of July Humorous fiction from The Peterkin Papers by Lucretia Hale 94 539–46 390–95 155–56 7—More Accents and Arrows 12—Jump on the 13—Don’t Be Fooled 14—Hear Ye! Hear Ye! 15—All That Glitters jocosely fulminating composition making word choices to express a main idea describing character traits making judgments between realistic and unrealistic situations in humor Literature: discerning how the events create the crisis of the story understanding and discussing elements of humorous fiction: slapstick, incongruity, and puns identifying of humor—slapstick, incongruity, and puns identifying propaganda techniques Structural analysis: applying accent rule 5—shift in accent Feathers in the Wind Christian fiction by Howard 95 547–56 396–403 157 adobe scrutiny obscure vantage point piki kachinas sanctuary confrontations impassive 2a Authority 3c Emotional control 6a Bible study 6c Spirit-filled 8a Faith in God’s promises 8b Faith in the power of the Word of God 8d Courage E. Christ as Sacrifice I. God as Master relating story content to biblical truths: we should respect, honor, and obey those in authority over us; Christ was the perfect sacrifice to pay for our sins Literature: describing the mood of the story identifying the inciting incident of the plot Study skills: reading a map 96 557–63 404–10 158–60 merging kiva talons tethered resolutely kachinas menacingly incredulously 2a Authority 2c Faithfulness 5a Kindness 8a Faith in God’s promises I. God as Master evaluating the motives of characters relating story content to biblical truths: God promises to be with us in time of trouble; God commands us to be faithful and obedient sequencing events determining character change Literature: recognizing the inner conflict of the main character identifying similes identifying personification Oral reading: reading orally to convey the emotion of characters Composition: writing similes writing personification Vocabulary: matching and definitions
Champion in Truth Historical fiction from Men of Iron by Howard Pyle 101 589–97 428–35 167–68 kinsman brook vague exultation opportune gilt Comte venture boon patron wicket 2c Faithfulness 7e Humility relating historical events to modern events developing a historical perspective of medieval England, kings, and knights discerning character traits inferring conclusions recalling and inferring facts and details determining a title for an article Literature: identifying the elements of setting in the story describing how the author creates the mood of the story Study skills: locating Bible verses 102 598–606 436–43 169–70 disclose recess lists Paladin pavilions overgirth encounter bout sirrah bosom reverberating mortification fleur-de-lis affirm 4c Honesty 7e Humility making predictions relating historical events to modern events contrasting the traits of characters evaluating character attitudes relating the to the article “The Medieval Knight” relating story content to personal experience comparing and contrasting characters’ traits Literature: identifying suspense determining and describing mood Vocabulary: matching words and definitions Skill Day Graphic organizers II 103 607–8 262–63 22—Let’s Get Organized skills: organizing information using a graphic organizer Oliver Twist Classic fiction from the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens 104 609–17 444–51 171 4—Syllables and Swords 5—Accents and Arrows 6—More Syllables and Swords 7—More Accents and Arrows petty amiable magistrate meagre head assent staunch pilfered peached cove severally stealthily capital punishment booty miser deferential ludicrous green execution 4c Honesty generalizing about a character from his actions Literature: describing how the author appeals to the reader’s senses to create an image noting elements of setting interpreting irony Oral reading: reading orally to convey character traits and emotions skills: paraphrasing sentences Structural analysis: applying syllable division pattern, compound words, words ending with a consonant + le, and words with affixes applying accent rules 1–4—compound words, words with affixes, two-syllable words without affixes, and schwa syllables VC/CV
105 618–26 452–59 172–74 paviour insolent battledore impertinent wretched leniently officiously severity lubberly hazarded ironical shamming gallows summarily rueful loitering imposing coherent contemptuously prosecutor unprovoked humane bench 4c Honesty 5d Communication contrasting characters generalizing about a character from his actions recognizing the author’s message: the orphans should be cared for, and the court system should be improved inferring facts and details drawing conclusions applying biblical Oral reading: reading orally to convey character traits and emotions Literature: making judgments realistic versus unrealistic elements recognizing irony determining mood recognizing the use of word choice to convey mood Study skills: locating Bible verses Vocabulary: matching words and definitions Story Lesson Lesson Reader Pages Worktext Pages Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills Author Scrapbook Charles Dickens 106 627–30 287–90 8—E.A.R.S. 9—Listen and recalling facts and details developing a sense of history Study skills: using a strategy for listening with comprehension taking notes and making drawings to aid in listening The Open Road Fanciful fiction from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 107 631–38 460–66 175–76 pompous caravan larder candid doggedly sculls fitments mellowed wavered slip diplomatically preoccupied squandered trivialities gipsy 5a Thoughtfulness 7e Humility comparing and contrasting characters in a projecting characters beyond the plot identifying character traits and motives determining advantages and disadvantages of gypsy life Literature: interpreting irony identifying the setting and the mood discerning elements of animal fantasy Oral reading: reading orally to interpret the character’s motives and emotions Vocabulary: determining word usage from context clues
Dream of Light A true by Sanela Tutaris with Eileen M. Berry 113 661–66 482–86 187–89 looting refugee superficial hitchhiking idol oblivion 5b Giving 7c Praise 7d Contentment developing an historical understanding of the war in Bosnia and empathy for the emotional and physical struggles of a refugee relating story content to biblical truth: peace comes from Christ alone making judgments about different philosophies of life Study skills: reading and interpreting a travel schedule reading a time zone map reading a map indicating information on a map 114 667–72 487–91 190 Louvre visa nanny translating metro explicitly 1c Separation from the world 3e Unity of Christ and the church 4d Victory 5c Evangelism and missions 6a Bible study 6c Spirit-filled A. Liberty from Sin H. God as Father I. God as Master recognizing symbolism in art interpreting the meaning of chapter titles relating content to biblical truth: God is sovereign recognizing the importance of studying the and witnessing for Christ applying biblical recalling facts and details Study skills: locating Bible verses Skill Day Discernment II 115 673–74 264–65 23—Dare to Discern recognizing that discernment must be applied to every aspect of life Literature: God’s Word to identify principles of discernment in literature using discernment to identify noble characters Story Lesson Lesson Pages Reader Pages Worktext Pages Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Skills Literature Lesson: An article by Morgan Reed Persun 116 675–78 492–94 191–92 sequence reveal composing inclined axioms prescribed engaging tainted recognizing the need to read with discernment Literature: distinguishing between plot and distinguishing between stated and unstated theme identifying the of a story identifying the theme of a Bible passage Study skills: skimming to get the general idea of an article Vocabulary: matching words and definitions based on context clues 117 679–81 193–94 Literature: identifying events that support the of a story Composition: brainstorming and recording events that support a theme
Unit 6—Overcomers Lessons 118–141 Unit page 682 495 Skill Day Denouement 118 683–84 266–67 24—Plot Mountain Literature: identifying open and closed endings of stories recognizing denouement as the resolution of the story The Room Christian fiction by Gloria Repp 119 685–92 496–501 195–96 parsonage veranda 5a Love 6c Spirit-filled 6d Clear conscience 7d Contentment 8b Faith in the power of the Word of God relating story content to personal experience evaluating a character’s attitude identifying character change identifying problems and solutions completing analogies Literature: evaluating the denouement of the completing a map Study skills: using the encyclopedia to locate information Secrets in the An article by Eileen M. Berry 120 693–98 502–5 197–98 network registered fugitive emancipation imposed amendment harboring Vigilance Committee boarded 5a Compassion developing a of history discussing and describing historical events concerning the Underground Railroad and the Thirteenth Amendment inferring unstated facts and details recalling and interpreting facts and details Study skills: reading for information skimming to get the general idea of an article reading a for information Vocabulary: matching and definitions The Important Part Christian fiction by Diane Scudder 121 699–703 506–9 199 flatly 2b Servanthood 2c Enthusiasm 3c Emotional control 5c Evangelism and missions inferring unstated facts and details evaluating emotional responses of characters identifying cause-and-effect relationships Literature: identifying third-person point of view 122 704–11 510–16 200–202 10—The Shape It’s In 11—A Change of Character compounded technique 2e Work 3a Self-concept 3c Emotional control 5a Kindness 6b Prayer 7d Exaltation of Christ 7e Humility relating story to personal experience relating story content to biblical truth: God promises power to the weak interpreting the meaning of a story title comparing and contrasting story characters identifying and interpreting motives of characters Literature: identifying characters as flat or round and dynamic or static skills: identifying irrelevant information
The Redheaded League from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 123 712–20 517–24 203–4 florid crib settee berths recommence deal table endeavoured pensioners chagrin benefactor deduce propagation candid bachelor nominal billet vice inferring unstated facts and ideas predicting outcomes Literature: identifying point of view Vocabulary: determining word meaning from context Study skills: gathering information from advertisements writing advertisements 124 721–26 525–30 205 hoax introspective foolscap uncongenial staggered commerce premises abutted minute stagnant Sarasate vex practice conundrums drawing conclusions inferring unstated and ideas predicting outcomes identifying problems and solutions 125 727–34 531–37 206–8 hansoms accomplice consequential incites theoretical expenditure bracelets unfeigned labyrinth vulnerable divined bullion lurid aperture inferring unstated facts and ideas drawing conclusions Literature: identifying similes interpreting a metaphor recognizing foreshadowing Vocabulary: matching words and definitions Study skills: an article to gather information arranging information to write an article Lesson Lesson Pages Reader Pages Worktext Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills
Skill Lesson: Periodical Literature 131 760–66 553–57 217–18 recalling facts and details interpreting information skills: recognizing the purpose of periodical literature recognizing the purpose of the Readers’ to Periodical Literature demonstrating an understanding of how to use the Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature scanning to locate specific details in an article using a periodical guide entry Laura Bridgman A biography by John A. Matzko 132 767–73 558–62 219–20 epidemic raptly defied bust succession torrent exhibition obstacle badgered 1b Repentance and 3c Emotional control 6a Bible study 7c Praise E. Christ as Sacrifice demonstrating an appreciation for individuals with disabilities relating story content to biblical truths: the Bible is God’s Word; man is sinful; man needs to repent of sin and turn to Christ identifying change in a character interpreting idioms Literature: identifying simile skills: locating and paraphrasing Bible verses Vocabulary: determining word usage from context Literature Lesson: Tone An article by Morgan Reed Persun 133 774–77 563–65 Literature: recognizing how an author’s personal beliefs affect his writing identifying God’s Word as the standard by one judges the appropriateness of literature Study skills: skimming to get the general idea of an article 134 778–80 221–24 Literature: identifying elements of fiction: characterization, setting, plot, devices of style, and theme selecting the better plan for the ending of a short story Composition: writing the beginning of a short story writing a plan for the ending of a short story Story Lesson Lesson Reader Worktext Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Truths Comprehension Skills Skills
The Three Mosquiteers Fanciful fiction by Timothy N. Davis 135 781–88 566–72 225–26 pomp and circumstance ascertain culminated harried assassination gorged ensued deviation incriminating grotesque objective 8a Faith in God’s promises interpreting meaning from context identifying character traits recalling and details Literature: identifying puns describing mood and symbolism in a story Vocabulary: matching words and definitions 136 789–93 573–77 227–28 4—Syllables and Swords 6—More Syllables and Swords trajectory merits insinuation conceived undaunted gullet abyss instinctively 4a Sowing and reaping 6e Forgiveness identifying with a character making judgments about characters’ motives and decisions sequencing events Oral reading: reading orally to convey a character’s motive Literature: identifying similes identifying cliffhangers determining mood Vocabulary: classifying words Structural analysis: applying syllable division 1–4: pattern, compound words, words ending with a consonant + le, and words with affixes 137 794–99 578–83 229–30 haven predator apprehend bedlam elusive vengeance wench irate yoke recalling facts and details matching characters and dialogue Literature: identifying cliffhangers identifying puns identifying similes and metaphors skills: using the main topics and subtopics of an encyclopedia article 138 800–803 584–86 231–32 reception herald apparition discreetly evaluating a character’s response making judgments about characters’ motives and decisions Literature: determining the type of denouement in the story interpreting irony in the story identifying foreshadowing recognizing suspense as an element of plot recognizing cliffhanger as a type of suspense identifying cliffhangers Vocabulary: determining word usage from context sentences
It Must Not Fail! A biography of Abbie Burgess by Gloria Repp 139 804–8 587–89 233–34 scudding invalid reefs doggedly dismal dwindled rationed 2c Responsibility 2d Goal setting 2e Diligence 2e Work developing a sense of history recognizing character traits of hard work and responsibility identifying problems and solutions Literature: identifying the genre nonfiction (biography) identifying personification Vocabulary: matching words and definitions skills: outlining information Sons of a Mighty Father Christian fiction by Jeri Massi 140 809–18 590–98 235–36 mortar overwrought catacombs denouncing quarrier marathon martyr Ave patriarchs pugilist gladiator dissuade treason interrogation 3c Emotional control 5a Love 5b Giving 5c Evangelism and missions 6b Prayer 6c Spirit-filled 6e Forgiveness 7b Exaltation of Christ 8a in God’s promises 8d Courage relating story content to biblical truth: we can trust God in times of demonstrating an understanding of historical events concerning the persecution of the Church in Rome identifying characters Literature: identifying how setting affects mood Study skills: following directions in a maze Vocabulary: identifying word meaning from context 141 819–29 599–608 237–38 forbears impostor foliage rue custody girth prefecture rabble treachery tenements cowled bulwark Mars Mercury 3b Mind 4b Purity 5a Love 5c Evangelism and missions 6e Forgiveness 8d Courage D. Identified in Christ G. Christ as Friend H. God as Father relating story content to biblical truth: God gives strength when we are weak; our thoughts affect our attitudes; we forgive others because Christ forgave us evaluating characters’ attitudes discerning change in characters interpreting the story title relating content to biblical truth matching characters and dialogue sequencing events Literature: describing the denouement Study skills: locating verses in the Bible Vocabulary: matching words and definitions