Lesson Lesson Pages Text Pages Worktext Pages Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills Unit 4—Creatures Lessons 72–96 Unit Page 346 227 Cat Poetry by Mary Britton Miller 72 347–50 228–29 93–94 † delicate Literature: interpreting imagery literally recognizing a pattern recognizing imagery Composition: writing to show imagery writing rhyming words to answer riddles writing creatively Station Day Scanning and sampling 73 351–52 248–49 the Horizon skills: understanding the reasons for varying reading rates varying reading rate to suit the purpose of the reader distinguishing between scanning and sampling recognizing when to scan using scanning to locate specific information using sampling to find items of interest Dick Whittington and His Cat An English folktale adapted by Karen Wilt 74 353–56 230–33 95–96 * urchin *† exaggerated *† spires * brandishing * pauper 2d Perseverance 2e Work 3a Self-concept 4a Thriftiness 4c Honesty 5a Kindness inferring setting from text discerning cause-and-effect relationships generalizing about a character from specific actions recalling facts and details Vocabulary: matching words and definitions 75 357–61 233–36 97–98 *† port *† passage † meager † loomed 2d Determination 4a Thriftiness 7d Contentment identifying characters’ emotions by their actions predicting the outcome of a story determining cause-and-effect relationships Literature: recognizing the author’s use of metaphor Study skills: perceiving size relationships determining information from a chart Can You Tell the Difference? An article by Marilyn Elmer 76 362–69 237–42 99–100 † velvety *† snout *† bill interchangeably I. God as Master discriminating between fiction and nonfiction reading for information demonstrating an understanding of the author’s messages: God’s is seen in Creation; be observant of God’s creatures identifying comparisons and contrasts skills: organizing information in a chart completing information in a chart
Ingersoll Fiction by Gail Fitzgerald 77 370–75 243–47 101–2 † finality † calamity † racket * wallowing recognizing and responding to humor in fiction recognizing first-person point of view recalling and interpreting facts and details Vocabulary: using a code and context cues to determine word and phrase meanings 78 376–80 248–51 103–4 † gratitude † zoning recognizing the emotional responses of characters interpreting actions of characters determining solutions to problem situations recognizing development of characters predicting characters’ speech interpreting idioms Skill Station Day Paraphrasing 79 381–82 250–51 17—How Did You Say That? skills: paraphrasing texts and statements Rabbit Preschool Poetry by Elizabeth Abbott 80 383–86 252–53 105–6 warren † thunderous † brisk interpreting metaphors determining significance of the title distinguishing fact and opinion Literature: identifying metaphors Just an Albino Squirrel Kit Regional realism by Wilt 81 387–96 254–61 107–8 * albino * kit * stupor daubing * forlornly 2b Helpfulness 2d Determination 3a Self-concept 3c Emotional control 5a Love 5b Giving 7d Contentment 7e Humility 8a Faith in God’s promises 8b Faith in the power of the Word of God D. Identified in Christ H. God as Father I. God as Master inferring character traits and emotions from dialogue recognizing the motives of characters developing awareness of change in a character’s attitude identifying imagery inferring character actions Literature: recognizing elements of setting skills: paraphrasing text *found in Reader 4 glossary †found in The Christian Student Dictionary Lesson Lesson Text Worktext Pages Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills
Station Day Biography 82 397–400 252–53 6a Bible study Literature: recognizing the genre biography recognizing that a biographer must research his subject contrasting biography with fiction identifying facts in a biography locating biographical information in the Bible The Tales of Beatrix Potter An article by Pauline Ellis 83 401–8 262–69 109–10 *† manuscript *† miniature *† consequence * sequel † clutched 2a Obedience 2d Dedication 2d Determination 2d Perseverance 5a Love recalling a sequence of events developing a sense of literary history understanding what an author does to get a book published noting an author’s illustrations recognizing the importance of biblical truths: we should obey those in authority over us; we should set goals for our work and faithfully finish the job recalling facts and details Eletelephony A nonsense poem by Laura E. Richards 84 409–12 270–71 † entangled identifying words from which nonsense words are made enjoying humor in poetry Literature: making nonsense words from combinations of words Composition: composing nonsense poetry The Pony Express An article by Beki Gorham 85 413–18 272–75 111–12 * panning † advertise britches *† telegraph 2b Promptness 2b Teamwork 8d Courage developing a sense of American history identifying time and place relationships identifying problems and solutions recalling and details developing sentence sense Vocabulary: completing definitions Composition: writing a letter Study skills: using a glossary to determine word meaning Skill Lesson: Directions on a Map 86 419–22 276–77 113–14 skills: demonstrating understanding of the compass and the compass rose recognizing the importance of a map key developing a sense of direction reading a simple map using a compass rose to follow directions on a map Night Rider to River Station Historical fiction by Beki Gorham 87 423–29 278–83 115–16 *† coaxing * fidgeting raring * surefooted † wound 2a Authority 2c Faithfulness 2c Responsibility 2d Determination 2e Diligence 3c Emotional control 5a Love 6b Prayer H. God as Father identifying time and place relationships identifying problems and solutions inferring character traits and emotions evaluating character actions identifying solutions to problems identifying cause-and-effect relationships Literature: recognizing the author’s use of suspense Structural analysis: identifying the accented syllable in words with a schwa sound
Skill Station Day Preview, Question, Read, Recite, Review 104 519–20 258–59 18—PQ3R Study skills: using the PQ3R method of study skimming material to get the general information about the topic forming questions to answer while reading reading carefully to answer questions Keep the Flags Flying An article by Joshua Richardson 105 521–26 352–55 141–42 *† legend *† *† taper reading for information developing a sense of history identifying information not explicitly stated completing analogies Study skills: using the PQ3R study method The Christian Flag A choral reading arranged by Sharon Wintermute and Ron Shields The American Flag A choral reading arranged by Henry 106 527–32 356–59 143–44 † crucified † tomb *† tyranny † guarantee 1a Understanding Jesus Christ 5a Love 5e Loyalty 8c Fight reading for information thinking critically about the flag relating lesson content to biblical truths: Christ is the only Savior of man; we should seek God’s guidance Vocabulary: determining word meaning related to the flag pledges Study skills: identifying the parts of a dictionary entry Oral reading: reading orally with varied voice inflection Literature Lesson: Similes 107 533–36 360–61 145–46 *† cables † expression Literature: reading for main idea recognizing that similes compare two essentially different things recognizing the importance of good similes recognizing similes as poetic devices identifying similes completing similes Composition: writing creative similes from clichés O Say Can You See? Poetry by Dawn L. Watkins 108 537–39 362 searing † fife † lull Literature: recognizing the author’s use of simile recognizing the author’s use of metaphors recognizing metaphors as poetic devices recognizing that metaphors compare two different things without using like or as Composition: writing and illustrating a metaphor
Station Day Graphs 109 540–41 260–61 19—How Much for Whom? the Change? Study skills: identifying and interpreting bar, circle, and line graphs recognizing that a bar graph compares information to other similar information recognizing that a circle compares specific information to the whole recognizing that a line graph makes changes easy to see About George Washington A legend from the McGuffy Reader 110 542–50 363–69 147–48 * trundling † query *† inquisitively entrusted † proprietor 1a Understanding Jesus Christ I. God as Master relating a to history relating story content to biblical truth: God is the Creator and Proprietor of all things determining the moral of a story applying biblical truth skills: supplying supporting and details in an outline locating verses in the Uncommon Names Poetry by Morgan Reed Persun 111 551–54 370–71 rile recognizing rhyme Literature: appreciating the poet’s use of humor Composition: writing rhyming words writing a short humorous poem A Tale of Chanticleer A story from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer retold by Eileen M. 112 555–61 372–76 149–50 † ewe † malice † utter † inspiration † frenzy 4c Honesty 7e Humility discerning the motives of characters recognizing the character flaw of pride interpreting a fable Literature: recognizing the author’s use of foreshadowing identifying main characters identifying setting identifying the problem and solution of a story identifying the moral of a story Skill Station Day Personification 113 562–63 262–63 21—Making It Come Alive Literature: identifying personification Lesson Lesson Pages Text Pages Worktext Pages Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills When the Wind Blows from the South An adventure 114 564–71 377–83 151 *† amphibious *† bazaars * caiman *† knapsack *† astonished 2b Helpfulness 2e Thoroughness 2f Cheerfulness 5b Giving 5e Friendliness noting elements of setting inferring character traits from dialogue evaluating character responses Vocabulary: recognizing the meanings of Spanish words and phrases
story by Howard 115 572–76 384–88 152–53 *† adobe *† cot *† palmettos 2b Helpfulness 3c Emotional control 4c Honesty 5a Compassion 5b Unselfishness evaluating character responses determining the conflict in the story identifying cause-and-effect relationships inferring unstated supporting details skills: interpreting a schedule making inferences Literature: recognizing the author’s use of suspense 116 577–82 389–93 154 * gringo * consulate *† * consul 2b Helpfulness 5a Love 5a Compassion 5b Hospitality 5b Unselfishness drawing conclusions inferring about characters from descriptions or ideas not explicitly stated predicting character dialogue Literature: recognizing the author’s use of suspense Up, Up, Up An article by Bea Ward 117 583–88 394–97 155–56 † emperor † reed *† conducted reading for information recalling and details inferring information not explicitly stated appreciating the nonfiction determining the main idea of a paragraph The Kite Poetry by Harry Behn 118 589–92 398–99 *† Literature: identifying perfect rhyme and slant rhyme recognizing slant rhyme recognizing the author’s use of rhythm to create a feeling of action recognizing similes Skill Lesson: Prefixes 119 593–96 400–401 157–58 † seedlings † literally † receiver Vocabulary: defining prefix identifying words with prefixes determining the meaning of a word by understanding the meaning of its prefix Naming the Stars Christian fiction by Eileen M. Berry 120 597–60 402–5 159–60 † shrill † saluted racket * trudged *† solemn 2b Helpfulness 3c Emotional control 5b Generosity determining the conflict in the distinguishing a character’s attitude through his actions evaluating character responses distinguishing fact from opinion Composition: writing a fact and an opinion Vocabulary: using words with multiple meanings in sentences 121 602–7 406–10 161–62 † constellations celestial † navigation † * humdinger 5a Love H. God as Father I. God as Master noting change in the main character’s attitude relating story content to biblical truth: we should show love toward others by our words and actions identifying actions that demonstrate attitudes inferring character changes by actions determining character traits Composition: writing a paragraph
Look at the Stars An article by Eileen M. 122 608–13 411–14 163–64 18—PQ3R † rotates † revolving *† fascinated † clusters † hemisphere 1a Understanding Christ I. God as Master recalling facts and details reading for information relating lesson content to biblical truths: God is sovereign over all creation; it is better to know God, who created the stars, than to know facts about the stars relating stated and unstated facts and details Vocabulary: matching words and definition skills: using the PQ3R study method Skill Station Day Crisis 123 614–15 264–65 1—The Shape of a Story’s Plot Literature: defining the term crisis identifying the crisis in a story Unit 6—Heroes Lessons 124–48 Unit Page 616 415 Friend or Foe Historical fiction by Milly Howard 124 617–23 416–21 165–66 *† muffler *† conceal *† mold *† enlist * replenish 2a Obedience 3c Emotional control 5a Kindness demonstrating an understanding of colloquial language inferring character traits recognizing character perspectives interpreting setting using comparatives and superlatives correctly Literature: noting the author’s use of colorful verbs 125 624–30 422–27 167–68 * startle * guise *† sentry * transcribe 3c Emotional control 5a Kindness 5a Thankfulness to men 5b Generosity 5b Unselfishness 7e Humility 8a Faith in God’s promises determining significance of a chapter title determining the emotional responses of characters discerning the motives of characters identifying characters by their actions Literature: discriminating between fiction and nonfiction recognizing the use of fiction to illuminate historical fact recognizing historical fiction Lesson Lesson Pages Text Pages Worktext Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Bible Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills Alone over the Atlantic Biographical 126 631–35 428–31 169–70 * runway *† cockpit *† mechanic 2d Determination 6b Prayer developing a sense of history determining a sequence of events discerning emotional responses of characters identifying a problem situation skills: glossary entries to determine word meaning in context skimming an article
fiction based on an event in the life of Charles Lindbergh by Richard Barry 127 636–40 432–35 171–72 * instrument † landmark 2d Perseverance drawing conclusions discerning emotional responses of characters determining headlines for newspaper articles Study skills: determining distance using a map scale Sulphur Springs Challenge Christian fiction by Susan W. Young 128 641–44 436–38 173 † clan reunion *† endured † ruins † cinch determining cause-and-effect relationships determining the motives of characters generalizing a character from his speech skills: a map key and a compass rose to complete a map following directions Oral reading: reading orally with varied inflection to portray emotions Literature: identifying foreshadowing 129 645–50 439–43 174–76 † obstacles † boughs interlaced † shielded flailed 2a Authority 2a Obedience 2e Industriousness 2e Initiative 4c Honesty 6c Spirit-filled inferring character motives and emotions from dialogue identifying a problem situation relating story content to biblical truth: we should obey those in authority over us demonstrating an understanding of the author’s message: it courage to tell the truth drawing conclusions Skill Station Day Review of syllable division and accent rules 130 651–52 266–67 Challenge Trails 8—Eighty Stables 9—Ponies Carry the Mail 10—End of a Hard Ride 12—A Special Mailbag 15—The Greatest Ride Structural analysis: dividing into syllables words with the VC/CV pattern, words ending with consonant + le, words having affixes, and compound words placing primary accent marks in compound words, words with affixes, two-syllable words without affixes, words containing a syllable with two vowels, and words with a schwa syllable
Mort and the Sour Scheme A fanciful story by Tim Davis 131 653–61 444–51 177–78 *† spoiling *† sprinted *† trampoline recognizing the importance of the setting determining the significance of a title identifying emotional responses of characters identifying problems and solutions recognizing the importance of the characters’ qualities to the plot sequencing events classifying words 132 662–70 452–59 179–80 † stationed † dodged *† anxiously distinguishing between realistic fiction and fanciful fiction recognizing humor in fiction matching characters with description and dialogue Composition: writing creative dialogue for story characters Champion Stock Realistic fiction by Bud Murphy 133 671–76 460–64 181–82 *† bronc *† spurs sorrel * thoroughbred *† corral 2d Goal setting 2d Perseverance 2e Cooperativeness determining the meaning of a word from context inferring ideas not explicitly stated inferring character traits Vocabulary: discerning word meaning from context Literature: determining point of view 134 677–81 465–68 183–84 1—The Shape of a Story’s Plot * ornery * loco *† cinch 5a Love 5b Giving 5b Unselfishness interpreting the actions of characters relating emotions of a character to one’s own feelings demonstrating understanding of the author’s message: love is demonstrated by unselfish acts determining the significance of titles inferring unstated supporting details Literature: sequencing events identifying plot recognizing the author’s use of foreshadowing John Wesley: A Fiery Brand A biographical sketch by Gail Fitzgerald 135 682–91 469–76 185–86 * rector *† idle * commentary † converted *† transformed 1a Understanding Jesus Christ 1b Repentance and faith 2a Authority 2a Obedience 2c Faithfulness 2e Work 3c Self-control 6a Bible study 6b Prayer 7a Grace 7d Contentment 8a in God’s promises 8c Fight 8d Courage determining sequence of events discerning the motives of characters developing an awareness of the changing of a character in the course of action Vocabulary: recognizing that some words have multiple meanings using context cues to determine word meaning skills: locating verses in the Bible relating content to biblical truth
Skill Lesson: Bible Study 136 692–96 477–79 187–88 *† scholar *† passage reading for specific information interpreting information from a page of Scripture determining possible cross-references recognizing the importance of Bible study skills: topic guides and cross-references to aid in Bible study locating verses in the Bible Lesson Lesson Pages Text Pages Worktext Pages Teaching Visuals Vocabulary Words Truths Comprehension Skills Other Skills Skill Station Day Concordance 137 697–98 268–69 22—A Tool Study skills: reading a Bible concordance a Bible concordance to locate verses in the Bible An Old Testament Hero A Scripture passage from Joshua 6 138 699–704 480–83 * valour * compass † dawning accursed inferring emotional responses of characters Oral reading: conveying the meaning of Scripture through oral reading What Is Black? Poetry by Mary O’Neill 139 705–8 484–85 189–90 jet-colored † soot † patent recognizing the theme of the poem Literature: identifying mood identifying metaphors The Genuine Sprint-Operated, Brass-Handled, Black Umbrella Fiction by Howard 140 709–15 486–92 191–92 *† gadgets *† canopy † bearings * birthstone † prodding 5a Courtesy 5a Kindness observing character traits drawing conclusions identifying incomplete sentences in dialogue Literature: noting the author’s use of onomatopoeia Vocabulary: using glossary entries to acquire information Study skills: determining locating using coordinates, a map key, and a compass rose on a city map 141 716–22 493–97 193–94 the Change? fanned † revolving *† indignantly 2c Responsibility observing character traits projecting characters beyond the plot drawing conclusions recognizing humor in a situation Study skills: reading a line graph The Omnibus An article by Milly Howard 142 723–29 498–502 195–96 * lavish *† fare * defiant *† rival *† pedestrians reading for specific information recalling and details determining cause-and-effect relationships Study skills: using a pronunciation key
Danger at Milner School A true missionary told by Doris Moose 143 730–37 503–8 197–98 * gendarme * shackle intruder 2b Servanthood 2d Goal setting 2e Work 3c Emotional control 5c Evangelism and missions 6a Bible study 6b Prayer 6c Spirit-filled 7c Thankfulness to God 8a Faith in God’s promises 8d Courage inferring motives of characters evaluating character responses understanding the author’s message: there is power in prayer identifying the emotional responses of characters classifying words Literature Lesson: Foreshadowing 144 738–42 509–11 199–200 *† author *† valuable † gems Literature: understanding the literary term foreshadowing identifying foreshadowing Seven at One Blow A play adapted from a folktale by Karen Wilt 145 743–51 512–18 201–2 marmalade † pence *† feat *† heed instigate recognizing the folktale determining the emotions and qualities of the characters recalling facts and details Literature: recognizing the author’s use of exaggeration interpreting hyperboles Who’s a Hero? Realistic fiction by Alicia Peterson 146 752–56 519–22 203 † heroism *† avalanche * therapy 2b Helpfulness 6b Prayer 7e Humility recognizing the significance of a chapter title evaluating the attitude of a character matching characters with action and plot 147 757–63 523–28 204–6 *† cautiously * quavered 2b Helpfulness 3c Emotional control 5b Unselfishness recalling sequence of events identifying problems and solutions demonstrating understanding of the author’s message: heroes are normal people who help others comparing and contrasting conclusions with biblical skills: reading a table of contents reading a telephone directory
Skill Station Day Library location skills 148 764–65 270–71 23—Look in a Library Drawer 24—Look in a Library Computer Study skills: recognizing the parts of an entry in the library card catalog identifying the parts of a catalog entry discriminating among the three types of catalog entries using catalog entries to locate books in the library recognizing catalog entries on a computer reading a subject card from a library card catalog arranging book titles alphabetically using the Dewey decimal system