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Quarter 1

Unit 1 -PerspectivesLessons 1-30

(updated 9/27/18)

Scan text to determine theauthor's purpose

1.

Identify parts of a book'sformat

2 .

Identify author's purposefor writ ing

3 .

Discern purposes forreading

4.

Recognize a need forpersonal selection criteria

5 .

Use the table of contentsand index to locateinformation

6.

Identify the author'spurpose in paragraphs

7.

Note the narrator of thestory

8 .

Note the author's use of acharacter to provideforeshadowing

9.

Identify the author's use ofdetails to provide imagery

10.

Identify growth andchange in a character

11.

Interpret a character'smotives

12.

Identify cause-and-effectrelationships

13.

Identify foreshadowingused by the author tomake a mystery believable

14.

Note the author's use ofhumor

15.

Recall and infer facts anddetails

16.

Match characters anddialogue

17.

Use the parts of a glossaryto determine information

18.

Identify the elements of amystery

19.

Match words and definitions20.Identify the main idea of aparagraph

21.

Identify elements of ahumorous story

22.

Relate the humorist'sstatements to examples inher writ ing

23.

Recognize practice as animportant element in

24.

Introduction1.Jake Sparks and theCase of the MissingMoney

2.

A Visit with aHumorist: SharonHambrick

3 .

Skill Day: Point of View4.The Squire's Bride5.The Scullery6 .Skill Day: Syllables andaccents

7 .

Skill Lesson: TheDewey Decimal System

8.

Listen to Katey9.The Apple ofContentment

10.

Author Scrapbook:Howard Pyle

11.

A Tree for theWilderness

12.

Aunt Mazey Ain't Crazy13.The Greater God: Amissionary story

14.

Wind-Wolves15.Mowgli's Brothers16.Literature Lesson:Character

17.

Worktext pp. 1-54,240-243, 369-274

1.

Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Character Sketch(Lesson 30) Video

4.

Cliché Video5.Court Scene from AuntMazey Ain't Crazy Video

6.

Flashback Video7.Flashback (Lesson 16)Video

8.

Howard Pyle (Lesson 18)Video

9.

Humor Me! (Lesson 15)Video

10.

Meet the Author: Dr.Linda Hayner Video

11.

Point of View (Lesson 5)Video

12.

Sound Off! - Fix theCliché (Lesson 17) Video

13.

The Chinese GhostFestival Video

14.

Who's Who at Court(Lesson 22) Video

15.

Wind-Wolves (Lesson25) Video

16.

Reading 6 for ChristianSchools: As Full as theWorld

17.

Visual 1: The Author'sPurpose

18.

Visual 2: Reading withPurpose

19.

A lost pet notice offeringa reward

20.

Vocabulary sentences 21.One of the books in the Arby Jenkins series bySharon Hambrick

22.

Visual 3: Who's Telling?23.Wedding invitations anda wedding picture

24.

A thesaurus25.A leather-bound book orbook with a beautifulcover

26.

Visual 4: Syllables andSwords

27.

Visual 5: Accents and28.

Use a Bible concordanceand locate at least 5verses that refer to "pride"or "the proud."

1 .

Discuss the account of thefeeding of the fivethousand in John 6:5-13and direct students tochoose a fictional characterwho observed it. Write abiblical fiction story.

2 .

Discuss how you would feelif you were the onlyChristian in your family.

3 .

Read aloud Psalm 55:22and Ephesians 6:10.

4 .

Write a Bible verse ofpromise or encouragementon an index card and passthe card on to a familymember or friend.

5 .

Lead discussions by utilizing thequestions provided throughoutthe unit.

1 .

Assign worktext pages as newconcepts are introduced topractice skills throughout the unit.

2 .

Display a prepared reward noticefor a missing pet to introduce astory about an unusual missingpet.

3 .

Read both aloud andsilently/independently varioussections throughout the unit.

4 .

Write a newspaper article about alost pet that belongs to acelebrity or someone who has aspecial need for a pet.

5 .

Draw on brainstorming paper aline forming two peaks with avalley in between and instructstudents to use his ideas to writea humorous incident that allreaders can understand andidentify with.

6 .

Display a wedding invitation andpicture to introduce a story aboutsomeone who plans a weddingbut neglects to take care of animportant detail.

7 .

Predict what you think the greatadventure might be that bringsWill and Rodgers together againand write it on an index card.

8 .

Display library books and showwhere the Dewey decimals arefound.

9 .

Display an empty wallet tointroduce a story about severalunusual ways to earn money.

10.

Show a catalog or advertisementsthat would appeal to students inorder to introduce a story tothink about what we need tomake us content.

11.

Practice reading aloud "The Appleof Contentment" and then tell thestory to younger children.

12.

Illustrate important events in"The Apple of Contentment."

13.

Write a play based on the thirdchapter, "Amazing Miss Mazey."

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Curriculum Map - English Language Arts - Reading - 6th Grade (2nd Edition)

gaining writing skillsIdentify exaggeration25.Compose sentences withexaggeration

26.

Determine word meaningfrom prefixes

27.

Distinguish between theuse of first-person narratorand third-person narrator

28.

Identify third-person pointof view

29.

Interpret the moral of astory

30.

Interpret the motives ofcharacters

31.

Identify strong synonyms32.Write a strong synonym33.Use a thesaurus34.Recall facts and details35.Identify elements of setting36.Identify point of view37.Identify the author's use ofimagery

38.

Discern between right andwrong actions and choices

39.

Identify differentcharacters' perspectives

40.

Recognize the author'spurpose

41.

Discern humorous elements42.Identify elements of mood43.Interpret l iterature throughoral reading

44.

Use adjectives to describecharacters

45.

Identify elements of humor46.Compare and contrastcharacters in a story

47.

Describe characters'motives

48.

Describe characters' traits49.Paraphrase sentences50.Identify synonyms todevelop word meaning

51.

Match synonyms to buildvocabulary

52.

Interpret imagery53.Identify fact and opinion54.Complete analogies55.Infer unstated details56.Sequence events57.Recall stated and unstateddetails

58.

Divide words with theVC/CV pattern into syllables

59.

Divide compound wordsinto syllables

60.

Determine the accented61.

ArrowsSeveral library booksabout dogs

29.

An empty wallet or asock

30.

Several catalogs oradvertisements for sportitems, clothing, orcomputers

31.

A Bible32.Visual 8: EARS33.Visual 9: Listen andLearn

34.

A recording of wolveshowling

35.

A copy of The Tale ofPeter Rabbit by BeatrixPotter

36.

A copy of The JungleBook by Rudyard Kipling

37.

Student reader38.

Act out different characters from"Aunt Mazey Ain't Crazy" anddevelop differing voices andgestures for each character.

15.

Play a recording of howlingwolves to introduce a poem thatcompares nonliving things toliving things.

16.

Research information aboutwolves in India and then comparethe description and habits to thewolves in "Mowgli's Brothers."

17.

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syllables in two-syllablewords without affixesDetermine the primary andsecondary accentedsyllables in two- andthree-syllable compoundwords

62.

Use charts to locateinformation

63.

Use the Dewey decimalsystem to classify andlocate books

64.

Distinguish betweenskimming and scanning

65.

Identify first-person pointof view

66.

Identify simile67.Note the author's use ofirony to create humor

68.

Note the author's use ofexaggeration to createhumor

69.

Determinecause-and-effectrelationships

70.

Note the author's use ofblending elements (historyclass)

71.

Contrast character traits72.Infer unstated facts anddetails

73.

Evaluate the author'schoice of words

74.

Recognize the use offlashback in a story

75.

Identify flashback76.Identify and completesimiles

77.

Recognize first-personpoint of view

78.

Write a paragraph infirst-person point of view

79.

Read a chart to locateinformation

80.

Read a map81.Identify types of humor82.Recognize the author asthe narrator: third-personpoint of view

83.

Recognize the genrel iterary folktale

84.

Identify personification85.Note the use ofunderstatement in the story

86.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: Contentmentis found in Christ

87.

Use personification in88.

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writ ingWrite creative similes fromcliches

89.

Use a strategy for listeningwith comprehension

90.

Develop a sense of history91.Identify change in character92.Relate story content tobiblical truth: God providessalvation throughrepentance and faith

93.

Recognize the genre biblical fiction

94.

Discriminate between aspirit of gratitude andingratitude

95.

Identify character traitsand attitudes

96.

Paraphrase Bible verses97.Apply biblical truths98.Demonstrate an awarenessof the author's use ofimagery

99.

Identify an element offoreshadowing

100.

Read aloud dialogue andactions in a way thatinterprets the "heart" ofthe character

101.

Note how the authorreveals characters throughtheir actions

102.

Recognize that therewards of hard work aremore than monetary

103.

Make predictions104.Demonstrate anunderstanding of figurativelanguage

105.

Contrast characters'reactions and judge theappropriateness of each

106.

Read aloud characterdialogue in a way thatcommunicates motive

107.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of theprinciple that many thingsare more important thanmoney

108.

Relate story content tobiblical principles

109.

Locate verses in the Bible110.Use a glossary111.Apply syllable division rules1 and 3

112.

Apply literary elements -setting, point of view, and

113.

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main charactersIdentify and interpretresponses of characters

114.

Give evidence to support aconclusion

115.

Identify the beginning andend of a flashback

116.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of the scopeof God's power

117.

Note personal growth of acharacter

118.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God'spromises are true

119.

Identify statements thatsupport a main idea

120.

Recognize that God willuse anyone who is willing

121.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God'spromises are true

122.

Identify the main idea andimportant details of aparagraph

123.

Summarize with mainideas and important details

124.

Identify adverbs and thequestions that adverbsanswer

125.

Complete a flashback scene126.Identify character growthand change

127.

Recognize an extendedmetaphor

128.

Recognize that rhythmsupports meaning

129.

Identify the mood of thepoem

130.

Identify similes,metaphors, andpersonification

131.

Use repetition in writing132.Recognize the author's useof sarcasm and irony

133.

Identify the emotionalresponses of characters

134.

Read orally to convey thepersonality of a character

135.

Describe the qualities ofcharacters

136.

Note the author's use offoreshadowing

137.

Recognize the author's useof irony

138.

Identify the elements ofrealism in fanciful fiction

139.

Determine sentence140.

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meaning from contextIdentify irony141.Detect change in acharacter

142.

Read orally in a persuasivemanner

143.

Recognize the author's useof personification

144.

Identify elements ofrealism in fanciful fiction

145.

Identify synonyms146.Determine word meaningfrom context

147.

Apply accent rules 1 and 3148.Determine word usagefrom context

149.

Identify antonyms150.Write descriptive sentences151.Write an example of irony152.Skim to get the generalidea of an article

153.

Recognize and list fiveways that characters arerevealed in literature

154.

Brainstorm and recordideas about a characterand how it is revealed

155.

Write a character sketch156.Identify methods ofrevealing character

157.



Quarter 2

Unit 2 -VictoriesLessons 31-52

(updated 9/27/18)

Distinguish between typesof characters: round and f lat, dynamic and static

1.

Identify elements of setting2 .Recognize the author's useof humor

3 .


4.

Read orally to interpretdialect

5 .

Predict outcomes6.Note how the action buildsin a story

7 .

Read orally in interpretdialect

8 .

Determine word meaningfrom context

9 .

Match story characterswith actions and traits

10.

Apply syllable divisionrules 1, 2, and 4

11.

Skill Day: Types ofcharacters

1 .

The Graddaddy of AllFrogs

2.

The Nisei3 .Skill Day: Propaganda4.Brethren Nisei5 .Skill Lesson: Atlas6 .A Ride to Honor7 .Stickball8 .The Secret Pitch9 .America's FavoritePastime

10.

Rest in Hope: TheMichael Weathers Story

11.

The Proud-MindedPrincess

12.

Literature Lesson:Setting

13.

Worktext pp. 55-92,244-247

1.

Art2 .PowerPoint3 .An Interview with JohnWeathers Video

4.

Anaphora Video5.Dawn Watkins talksabout The Proud-MindedPrincess Video

6.

Directing theProud-Minded PrincessVideo

7.

Japanese-AmericanSoldiers in WWII Video

8.

Propaganda Video9.Propaganda (Lesson 35)Video

10.

Puns Video11.Puns and Punchlines(Lesson 49) Video

12.

Read various passages inPsalms and skim additionalPsalms to locate theanaphora in each one.

1 .

Discuss how aChristian's hope comesfrom God's Word.

2 .

Explain that everythingthat happens is for our owngood and God's glory.

3 .

Lead discussions by utilizing thediscussion questions providedthroughout the unit.

1 .

Assign worktext pages asconcepts are introduced forpractice skill throughout the unit.

2 .

Read both aloud andsilently/independently varioussections throughout the unit.

3 .

Display a blown up balloon toillustrate a round character and adeflated balloon to illustrate aflat character.

4 .

Display a jar of homemadepickles to introduce a story aboutwhat pickles and frogs have to dowith each other.

5 .

Write another episode of usingthe Clantons, the Tarketts, andGranddaddy Frog.

6 .

Find an easy pickle recipe and7.

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Apply accent rules 1, 2,and 3

12.

Interpret dialect13.Match story characterswith character traits

14.

Distinguish between roundand flat characters

15.

Write sentences to conveyword meaning

16.

Determine meanings ofwords with prefixes de-,dis-, in-

17.

Recognizecause-and-effectrelationships

18.

Make inferences19.Identify prejudice20.Compare facts and opinions21.Scan to locate specificdetails in an article

22.

Identify the main idea ofan article

23.

Match antonyms24.Recognize fourpropaganda techniques:bandwagon, name calling,testimonial, and glitteringgeneralities

25.

Recognize the need tothink critically whenreading and listening

26.

Note the emotionalstruggles of a character

27.

Recognize third-personpoint of view

28.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of historicalevents during World War II

29.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God issovereign

30.

Note change in character31.Relate story content tobiblical truths: Christiansare to be the light of theworld; God is sovereign

32.

Identify round and flatcharacters

33.

Infer the motives ofcharacters

34.

Match words and definitions35.Distinguish fact and opinion36.Recognize the attitudes ofcharacters

37.

Recognize the purposes ofan atlas

38.

Use graphs and maps tocompare information

39.

Setting (Lesson 52)Video

13.

Sound Off! - Make aPoem Using Anaphora(Lesson 41) Video

14.

Stickball (Lesson 41)Video

15.

The Proud-MindedPrincess, Act I (Lesson46) Video

16.

The Proud-MindedPrincess, Act II (Lesson47) Video

17.

The Proud-MindedPrincess, Act III (Lesson48) Video

18.

Visual 10: The Shape It'sIn

19.

Visual 11: A Change ofCharacter

20.

Vocabulary sentences21.Visual 4: Syllables andSwords

22.

Visual 5: Accents andArrows

23.

Visual 6: More Syllablesand Swords

24.

Visual 7: More Accentsand Arrows

25.

Pictures of the WorldTrade Center and thePentagon after theterrorist attacks of 2001

26.

Pictures of the attack onPearl Harbor duringWorld War II

27.

"Amendment to the U.S.Constitution"

28.

Copies of "A Slick Sale"29.Visual 12: Jump on theBandwagon

30.

Visual 13: Don't BeFooled

31.

Visual 14: Hear Ye! HearYe!

32.

Visual 15: All ThatGlitters

33.

Magazine or newspaperarticles about the unfairtreatment of a person ora group

34.

A world atlas35.A Bible36.A copy of "Kapnos andthe Under Countries"

37.

Visual 16: PQ3R38.Student reader39.A copy of "Get Your40.

can some pickles with thestudents.Display pictures of the attacks onthe World Trade Center, thePentagon, and Pearl Harbor anddiscuss how the U.S. hasexperienced very little frontdamage from warring countriescompared to other countries thatare in constant war and strife.

8 .

Divide into groups of two or threeand write a radio broadcast for aspecific situation listed in the text.

9 .

Ask for volunteers to read andact out "A Slick Sale."

10.

Read to the students anewspaper article about aboutunfair treatment of people.

11.

Complete a chart and classifydifferent characters as round,flat, dynamic, or static.

12.

Provide atlases and directstudents to locate the country oftheir choice and make a list of allthe types of maps, graphs, andcharts giving information aboutthat country.

13.

Write your own riddle andassemble the riddles into a bookfor display.

14.

Show a baseball bat and andbaseball to introduce a storyabout a neighborhood baseballgame and a very unusual player.

15.

Research if any of the recordsmentioned in "America's FavoritePastime" have been broken sincethe publication of the book.

16.

Choose an event from your lifeand write about what happenedin a testimonial form. Then askanother person who witnessedthis event to write about it fromtheir perspective and compare.

17.

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Determine the appropriatesources of information inan atlas

40.

Read bar graphs and linegraphs

41.

Read a precipitation graph42.Read maps and interprettime changes

43.

Recognize the author'sunique word choices

44.

Discern character traits45.Interpret meaning fromcontent

46.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: A wiseperson thinks before hespeaks

47.

Read and interpret a map48.Interpret imagery49.Interpret symbolism in ariddle

50.

Recognize characteristicsof loyalty, compassion, andobedience

51.

Read a map52.Predict the meaning of ariddle

53.

Determine character traits54.Identify anaphora55.Describe the personspeaking in a poem

56.

Participate in a choralreading of a poem

57.

Use anaphora to write linesof poetry

58.

Note the author's choice ofwords

59.

Rewrite a poem to reflectanother setting

60.

Discern the motives ofcharacters

61.

Describe the mood of thestory

62.

Identify first-person pointof view

63.

Identify figurative language64.Detect change in character65.Note the author's use ofdescriptive verbs

66.

Use the PQ3R studymethod to readinformational text

67.

Identify simile68.Note the author's use ofdescriptive words

69.

Use PQ3R study method toread informational text

70.

Recall facts and details71.

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Identify actions that reflectcharacter

72.

Use the PQ3R method ofstudy

73.

Plot related events on atime l ine

74.

Identify the perspectivefrom which the story is told

75.

Identify how theperspective affects theway the story is presented

76.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: All thathappens to us is for ourgood and God's glory

77.

Identify the theme of thestory

78.

Relate story content tobiblical truth

79.

Locate and paraphraseverses from the Bible

80.

Identify the schwa sound81.Recognize the schwasyllables have variousspellings

82.

Recognize that the accentnever falls on a syllablewith a schwa sound

83.

Recognize that in wordswith the schwa ending, theaccent usually falls on thesyllable that precedes theending

84.

Apply accent rule 485.Demonstrate anunderstanding of arrangedmarriages and classdistinctions from ahistorical perspective

86.

Compare and contrastcharacters

87.

Recognize puns aswordplay that colors thedialogue

88.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: Before honoris humility

89.

Read orally to conveycharacter traits

90.

Infer unstated facts anddetails

91.

Evaluate characters'motives

92.

Recognize noble qualitiesof unselfish love

93.

Read orally to demonstrateemotional responses ofcharacters

94.

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Demonstrate anunderstanding of staticand dynamic characters

95.

Recognize foreshadowing96.Relate story content topersonal experience

97.

Compare and contraststory events

98.

Read orally to reveal achange in a character

99.

Identify ways to interactwith other characters

100.

Read orally with variedvoice expression

101.

Identify verbs thatdescribe motivation ofcharacters

102.

Read orally withconfidence before others

103.

Identify voice expressions104.Identify themes that arecarried out throughout theplay

105.

Recognize changes in acharacter

106.

Draw conclusions107.Make predictions108.Complete analogies109.Identify character traits110.Interpret word meaningfrom context

111.


112.

Project characters beyondthe plot

113.

Determine word usagefrom context

114.

Identify types of characters115.Recognize puns116.Interpret puns117.Write a pun118.Recognize the influence ofsetting on a story

119.

Identify types of setting: integral and backdrop

120.

Recognize setting as asymbol

121.

Skim to get the generalidea of an article

122.

Brainstorm and recordideas about setting

123.

Infer details of a setting124.Write the details of asett ing

125.

Identify details of a story'ssett ing

126.

Recognize types of setting: integral and backdrop

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Unit 3 -VenturesLessons 53-71

(updated 9/27/18)

Distinguish betweenexternal and internalconflict

1 .

Distinguish among thetypes of conflict: man vs.self, man vs. man, man vs.society, and man vs. nature

2 .

Relate story content tobiblical truth: PersonalBible study and prayer areimportant

3 .

Note the author's use ofsimile

4 .

Note the author's use ofmetaphor

5 .

Note the author's use ofdetails to create setting

6 .

Recognize foreshadowing7.Compare and contrastcharacters

8 .

Recognize the value ofrespect and cooperation

9.

Identify the conflict in thestory

10.

Distinguish between goodand evil characters

11.

Distinguish betweenmetaphors and similes

12.

Write metaphors andsimiles

13.

Match words and definitions14.Use a Venn diagram tocompare and contrastinformation

15.

Complete a story map16.Read a catalog order form17.Recognize characteristicsof prose and poetry

18.

Classify literature as proseor poetry on a writingspectrum

19.

Distinguish the differencebetween prose and poetry

20.

Identify personification21.Recognize the poet's useof figurative language

22.

Compare and contrast twopoems

23.

Identify character traits24.Compare the story tobiblical content

25.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: A Christian'sactions affect his testimony

26.

Identify the main conflictin the story: man vs. self

27.

Identify character growth28.

Skill Day: Types ofconflict

1 .

Antarctica2 .Skill Day: Prose andpoetry

3 .

Poems of Day: Sunrise4 .Weaver of Light 5 .Ornan the Jebusite6 .Skill Lesson: BibleReference Tools

7 .

Shipwrecked!8 .Author Scrapbook:Daniel Defoe

9.

The Quisling Hunt10.A Visit with a MysteryWriter: Gloria Repp

11.

Yeoman Knight12.Skill Day: Etymologies13.Literature Lesson: Plot14.

Worktext pp. 93-120,110-112, 248-253,275-278

1.

Art2 .PowerPoint3 .A Medieval Feast Video4.Antarctica Video5.Daniel Defoe (Lesson63) Video

6.

Emily Dickinson Video7.Interviewing Video8.Irrelevant Information(Lesson 66) Video

9.

Medieval Painting Video10.Ordering from a CatalogVideo

11.

Ornan the Jebusite Video12.Plot Video13.Plot (Lesson 70) Video14.Prose and Poetry(Lesson 56) Video

15.

Quisling (Lesson 64)Video

16.

Sunrise (Lesson 57)Video

17.

The Quisling Hunt - ThePoachers Video

18.

Weaver of Light (Lesson57) Video

19.

Visual 17: What's theProblem?

20.

Vocabulary sentences21.Items used for a hobby22.Visual 18: Prose orPoetry?

23.

Box of forty-eight orsixty-four crayons

24.

Recognize and markrhyme scheme

25.

A Bible26.Variety of Biblereference tools such asa Bible commentary,Bible dictionary, Bibleconcordance, Bible atlas,Bible encyclopedia

27.

A copy of RobinsonCrusoe

28.

A copy of The SwissFamily Robinson

29.

Visual 8: EARS30.Visual 9: Listen andLearn

31.

Pictures of endangeredanimals

32.

Visual 16: PQ3R33.A puzzle in its box34.

Research a Bible passageand then write a biblicalfiction story based on thatpassage.

1 .

Discuss different ways tostudy the Bible.

2 .

Look up keywords relatingto areas of your life inwhich you desire to grow.

3 .

Discuss biblical virtues andinstruct students to choosethree virtues to write aparagraph about explainingwhy each one is important.

4 .


1 .

Read aloud andsilently/independently varioussections throughout the unit.

2 .

Assign worktext pages as newconcepts are introduced topractice skills.

3 .

Display items that would be usedfor a hobby to introduce a storyabout two brothers who indulgein their hobbies.

4 .

Add information to a Venndiagram concerning characters ofa story.

5 .

Write a detailed report of whathappened with Tyce and his menin the story titled "Antarctica."

6 .

Allow students to choose acrayon from a crayon box tointroduce a poem about thetimes and colors of day.

7 .

Write one four-line poemusing aabb rhyme scheme andanother four-line poemusing abab rhyme scheme.

8 .

Write about what you would doand how you would live on adeserted island: would you stayclose to shore and look for a shipof rescue or would you learn tolive comfortably on the island?

9.

Prepare a field trip activity in thewoods or on a farm that involvesresearching information abouttracking footprints.

10.

Display an unfinished puzzle tointroduce a story that is amystery.

11.

Write a letter to an author of abook you have enjoyed reading.

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Identify character growthand change

28.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God punishessin yet is loving andforgiving

29.

Recognize the genre biblical fiction

30.

Read a map to determinelocations and directions

31.

Draw a map with a map key32.Distinguish traits of storycharacters

33.

Distinguish types of conflict34.Identify the sequence ofcharacter growth andchange

35.

Identify five types of Biblereference tools: Bibleconcordance, Biblecommentary, Bibledictionary, Bibleencyclopedia, and Bibleatlas

36.

Scan to locate specificdetails in an article

37.

Use a concordance tolocate information

38.

Read a Bible atlas map39.Compare and contrast aBible atlas map and amodern-day map

40.

Identify the narrator andthe point of view of thestory

41.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God's will isperfect

42.

Describe the mood of asituation

43.

Infer cause-and-effectrelationships

44.

Identify the main conflict:man vs. nature

45.

Interpret meaning fromcontext

46.

Interpret word meaningfrom context

47.

Locate verses in the Bible48.Apply biblical truth to storycontent

49.

Identify cause-and effectrelationships

50.


51.

Recall facts and details52.Develop a sense of history53.Take notes and make54.

A puzzle in its box34.Visual 1: The Author'sPurpose

35.

Visual 17: What's theProblem?

36.

A copy of "MysteryMeanings"

37.

Visual 19: WordEquations

38.

Student reader39.

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drawings to aid in listeningEvaluate the characters'responses

55.


56.

Describe traits of storycharacters

57.

Compare and contraststory characters

58.

Identify the types ofconflict in the story: manvs. self; man vs. man; manvs. nature

59.

Interpret the types ofconflict in the story

60.


61.

Infer and recall story details62.Recognize charactergrowth and change

63.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God issovereign and He makesno mistakes

64.

Write sentences to conveyword meanings

65.

Distinguish character traitsand actions

66.


67.

Draw conclusions68.Identify the importance ofdetails to the story plot

69.

Identify a characteristic ofa good mystery story

70.

Infer unstated details fromthe mystery writer's answer

71.

Relate the mystery writer'sstatements to examples inher writ ing

72.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of how anauthor plans for consistentand interesting characters

73.

Conduct and record aninterview

74.

Identify irrelevantinformation

75.

Identify the main idea of aparagraph

76.

Recognize the charactertraits of wit, courage, andduty

77.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: A Christianmust put on the wholearmor of God

78.

Note how a character's79.

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actions reveal charactertraitsIdentify a simile80.Relate story content tobiblical truth: Those whoare faithful in small thingscan be trusted with greaterresponsibilities

81.

Recognize the author's useof imagery

82.

Note the author's use ofsetting to reflect thecharacter's emotions

83.

Recall and infer facts anddetails

84.

Determine word usagefrom context clues

85.

Identify types of conflict86.Identify the author'spurpose for writing

87.

Determine word meaningsfrom prefixes, suffixes, andLatin and Greek roots

88.

Determine the etymologyof a word

89.

Build words based onetymologies

90.


91.

Identify elements of plot92.Describe how conflictaffects plot

93.

Describe how a good plotsupports a theme

94.

Recognize the function ofplot

95.

Brainstorm and recordideas about plot and how itis developed

96.

Determine a plot sequencein preparation for writing astory

97.

Determine the plotsequence of a story

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Quarter 3

Unit 4 -Extravaganzas -Lessons 72-97

(updated 9/27/18)

Identify different genres1.Recognize characteristicsof different genres

2.

Identify conflict3 .Relate story content tobiblical truths: God is not arespecter of persons; God

4.

Skill Day: Genres1.Six Hot Buns2.The Christmas Story3 .Skill Day: Discernment I4 .The Adventures of TomSawyer - "The GloriousWhitewasher" and

5.

Worktext pp. 121-162,254-259, 279-286

1.

Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Comparing the Hopi tothe Navajo Video

4.

Excerpt from Medallion5 .

Choose a short psalm fromthe Bible that could beused as a choral-readingselection and copy the keyof choral-reading signalsand their meanings andthen rewrite the psalm.

1 . Lead discussions by utilizing thequestions provided throughoutthe unit.

1 .


2 .

Assign worktext pages as new3.

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commands and praisessacrificial givingRecognize the use ofdialect in a character'sspeech

5.

Note the author's use ofdescriptive words to createimagery

6 .

Relate story content tobiblical truth: It is better totrust in God than to trust inriches

7.

Recognize the crisis andfalling action of the story

8 .

Identify tone and mood9.Identify descriptive termsfor characters

10.

Recall facts and details11.Relate story to personalexperience

12.

Read for information 13.Identify the topic sentenceof a paragraph

14.

Identify the main idea of aparagraph

15.

Identify the author'spurpose

16.

Infer facts and details17.Read orally tocommunicate meaning

18.

Adapt reading rateaccording to choral readingsymbols

19.

Determine the meaning ofa word through context

20.

Relate the Christmas storyto Old Testament prophecy

21.

Determine choral readingsymbols

22.

Locate verses in the Bible23.Identify information24.Apply word meaning insentence context

25.

Recognize how God dealswith sin

26.

Recognize that God's Wordin the standard by whichwe determine goodliterature

27.

Use God's Word to identifyprinciples for discernment

28.

Apply discernmentprinciples to other areas ofl i fe

29.

Recognize the genrehistorical fiction

30.

Read orally to convey mood31.Identify onomatopoeia32.

"The Cat and thePainkiller"There Is a Fountain6 .Author Scrapbook:William Cowper

7 .

Literature Lesson:Devices of Style

8 .

The Adventures ofAlexander Selkirk

9 .

The Unintentional Hero10.Call It Courage11.Sir Alexander Fleming:Master of His Craft

12.

The Pied Piper ofHamelin

13.

Author Scrapbook:Robert Browning

14.

Skill Day: Graphic15.ThePeterkins Celebratethe Fourth of July

16.

Feathers in the Wind17.Skill Lesson: Almanacs18.

VideoFrances HodgsonBurnett Video

6.

Mark Twain Video7.Onomatopoeia Video8.Propaganda (Lesson 95)Video

9.

Robert Browning (Lesson92) Video

10.

Slapstick, Incongruity,and Puns (Lesson 94)Video

11.

Sound Off! - BiblicalAllusion (Lesson 81)Video

12.

Sound Off! -Discernment (Lesson76) Video

13.

Sound Off! - Hyperbole(Lesson 81) Video

14.

Sound Off! - Imagery(Lesson 81) Video

15.

Sound Off! - UseOnomatopoeia (Lesson77) Video

16.

The Christmas Story(Lesson 75) Video

17.

The Pied Piper ofHamelin, I-VI (Lesson89) Video

18.

The Pied Piper ofHamelin, VII-XII (Lesson90) Video

19.

The Pied Piper ofHamelin, XIII-XV (Lesson91) Video

20.

There Is a Fountain(Lesson 79) Video

21.

Traditional Navajo WaysVideo

22.

William Cowper (Lesson80) Video

23.

Writing With Devices ofStyle (Lesson 82) Video

24.

Student reader for eachstudent

25.

Copy of Reading 5 forChristian Schools: Pagesin My Head

26.

Copy of Reading 2B forChristian Schools: Whenthe Sun Rides High

27.

Copy of Reading 4 forChristian Schools: I MetYou in a Story

28.

Vocabulary sentences29.Visual 1: The Author'sPurpose

30.

Explain that disobeyingand not being submissiveto God often leads to moresin.

2 .

Choose a biblical characterwho showed courageamidst frighteningsituations because theytrusted in the Lord, readthe Bible account of hiscourage, and write aparaphrase of the event.

3 .

Read Psalm 15 aloud andemphasize verse 4, whichsays that a righteous manwho has given his word willkeep it even when it costshim to do so.

4 .

concepts are introduced topractice skills throughout the unit.Secretly choose a secretencourager for the week who willperform acts of kindness.

4 .

Perform a choral reading bydividing the class into two groupsand four solo readers.

5 .

Display a paintbrush to introducestudents to a story when TomSawyer turned a tedious job intosomething enjoyable.

6 .

Show several advertisements forboth legitimate and "quack"products and discuss thetechniques that are used to tryto get people to buy products.

7 .

Have students choose an ailmentto cure and develop a quackformula or method to cure it anddesign and write anadvertisement using propagandamethods to sell his chosenproduct.

8 .

Lead students in singing "There Isa Fountain."

9 .

Lead students in singing"Amazing Grace" to demonstratethe regularity of common meter.

10.

Brainstorm ideas and phrases forimagery and hyperbole on agraphic organizer.

11.

Distribute both salted andunsalted crackers and explainthat in the story students areabout to read, the maincharacter does not have salt butacquires the taste for somethinghe learns to enjoy just as much.

12.

Create a sundial to use forobserving the time without usinga clock.

13.

Find a folktale that tells aboutanother culture or about howsomething began, practice tellingthe story, and then tell thefolktale to other students.

14.

Display moldy food to introduce astory about how mold turned outto be important.

15.

Design a science experiment totest the effect of a variable onmold growth.

16.

Using an actual newspaper, pointout on the first page the list ofitems included in the newspaperand pages on which they arefound.

17.

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Recognize an allusion tothe Bible

33.

Interpret figurativelanguage

34.

Identify the type of plot inthe story: episodic

35.

Read orally to interpretcharacter emotion andmotivat ion

36.

Recognize the author's useof elements of humor

37.

Note the author's use ofimagery

38.

Interpret dialect39.Apply principles ofdiscernment

40.

Identify characters' traitsand actions

41.

Note the author's use ofirony and imagery

42.

Determine character traits43.Interpret metaphor44.Identify common meter45.Recognize a progression ofideas

46.

Interpret the symbolism ofblood in the gospelmessage

47.

Interpret sacred poetry48.Identify metaphor49.Use a strategy for listeningwith comprehension

50.

Take notes and makedrawings to aid in listening

51.


52.

Recognize and definethree devices of style usedin literature, imagery,hyperbole, and allusion

53.

Brainstorm and recordexamples of imagery,hyperbole, and allusion

54.

Identify imagery,hyperbole, and allusion

55.

Write imagery, hyperbole,and allusion

56.

Determine word meaningfrom context

57.

Describe the setting andmood of the story

58.

Compare and contrasttraits of two characters

59.

Identify the genre nonfiction

60.

Interpret biblical allusion61.Relate story content tobiblical truths: God's Word

62.

A historical map ofPalestine, includingNazareth, Jerusalem,Bethlehem, Jericho,Samaria, and the JordanRiver

31.

A Bible32.Visual 20: Defend withDiscernment

33.

A hymnal containing"There Is a Fountain"and a metrical index

34.


36.

A volume ofShakespeare's plays

37.

A copy of John Bunyan'sPilgrim's Progress

38.

Student reader39.Visual 17: What's theProblem?

40.

Several books withNewbery and Caldecottmedal seals

41.

Books by EleanorFarjeon, MeidaertDeJong, and Scott O'Dell

42.

Several newspapers43.Visual 6: More Syllablesand Swords

44.

An American flag and/orsome patriotic music

45.

Visual 7: More Accentsand Arrows

46.

Visual 12: Jump on theBandwagon

47.

Visual 13: Don't BeFooled

48.

Visual 14: Hear Ye! HearYe!

49.

Visual 15: All ThatGlitters

50.

Native American articlesor pictures

51.

A newspaper52.A telephone53.A radio54.

Create a courtroom scene toportray the Pied Piper, the Mayor,the lame boy, witnesses, lawyers,and jurors.

18.

Use items in a word web toconstruct an outline.

19.

Display a U.S. flag and play somepatriotic music to introduce astory about a very unusual Fourthof July.

20.

Write a diamante that reflects theevents of the story "ThePeterkins Celebrate the Fourth ofJuly."

21.

Research the Hopi or anotherNative American people andwrite a short report.

22.

List information students wouldlike to find out about on analmanac.

23.

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can bring repentance andpeace; the most miserablelife is life without GodRecognize positive changein a character's outlookand resourcefulness

63.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: A clean lifereflects a clean heart

64.

Understand alternativemethods of calculating time

65.

Recognize the value ofhard work

66.


67.

Make judgments about acharacter's decisions

68.

Relate story content tobiblical truths: God createdman with the need forcompanionship; Godcomforts believers throughthe presence of the HolySpirit

69.

Match words and definitions70.Compare and contrastinformation

71.

Sequence events on a plotmountain

72.

Identify character traitsand changes in character

73.

Determine the value ofprimary and secondarysources

74.


75.

Identify dynamic characters76.Identify elements of humor77.Identify personification78.Identify faulty conclusionsdrawn in the story

79.

Discern nonrealisticelements of a folktale

80.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of theprinciple: Great wealthdoes not guarantee greathappiness

81.

Interpret characterresponses

82.

Identify characterdifferences

83.

Complete analogies84.Write sentences usingpersonification

85.

Relate a story character toa character from anotherstory

86.

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Identify elements of plot87.Identify types of conflict88.Recognize awards givenfor children's literature

89.

Identify and infer facts anddetails

90.

Label a diagram91.Differentiate between JohnNewbery and RandolphCaldecott

92.

Recognize the historicalsignificance of medicaldiscoveries

93.

Recognize and appreciatetraits of hard work anddedication

94.

Evaluate outcomes95.Determine a character'straits from his actions

96.

Determinecause-and-effectrelationships

97.

Interpret emotions in apoem

98.

Identify character traits99.Discern how an authorcreates mood

100.

Identify characters' motives101.Discern between honestand dishonest actions

102.

Discern the moral of a story103.Make critical judgmentsabout motives

104.

Compare story content tobiblical examples: Matthew19:24 and Genesis 29:16-28

105.

Identify rhyming words106.Determine rhyme scheme107.Locate information in anewspaper article

108.

Rewrite newspaperheadlines

109.

Identify newspapersections in which to locateinformation

110.

Classify words111.Apply syllable division rule3

112.


113.

Draw conclusions114.Determine the moral of thestory

115.

Develop a sense of history116.Organize information usinga graphic organizer (web)

117.

Form an outline usinginformation from a graphic

118.

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organizerMake word choices toexpress a main idea

119.

Describe character traits120.Make judgments betweenrealistic and unrealisticsituations in humor

121.

Understand and discusselements of humorousfiction: incongruity, puns,and slapstick

122.

Discern how the eventscreate the crisis of the story

123.

Identify forms of humor: slapstick, incongruity, and puns

124.

Apply accent rule 5125.Identify propagandatechniques

126.

Describe the mood of thestory

127.

Relate story content tobiblical truths: We shouldrespect, honor, and obeythose in authority over us;Christ was the perfectsacrifice to pay for our sins

128.

Identify the incitingincident of the plot

129.

Evaluate the motives ofcharacter

130.

Recognize the innerconflict of the maincharacter

131.

Read orally to convey theemotion of characters

132.

Relate story content tobiblical truths: Godpromises to be with us intime of trouble; Godcommands us to befaithful and obedient

133.

Read a map134.Identify similes andpersonification

135.

Write similes andpersonification

136.

Sequence events137.Determine characterchange

138.


139.

Use an almanac to answerquestions and compareinformation

140.

Read and evaluateinformation in a table

141.

Identify information found142.

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in almanacsDetermine keywords foruse with almanacs

143.

Read an almanac entry144.



Quarter 4

Unit 5 - DistantRealms Lessons98-117

(updated 9/27/18)

Recognize the effects ofsetting and the author'sword choice on mood

1.

Identify words and phrasesthat reflect the mood of astory

2 .

Draw a scene to illustrate asett ing

3 .

Identify and enjoy humor4 .Identify the narrator of astory

5 .

Make judgments about acharacter's decisions

6.

Interpret an illustration7.Make judgments aboutreality versus fantasy

8.

Read orally with variedvoice inflection to conveyhumor and emotion

9.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God wants usto be dependable workers

10.

Apply elements of a talltale to a realistic story

11.

Identify foreshadowing12.Predict outcomes13.Apply accent rule 514.Determine word meaningin context

15.

Recognize a purpose forreading: for information

16.

Recall facts and details17.Use the PQ3R studymethod to readinformational text

18.

Identify the genre nonfiction

19.

Interpret word meaningfrom context

20.


21.

Write a paragraph toestablish mood and setting

22.

Identify the elements ofsetting in the story

23.

Describe how the authorcreates the mood of the

24.

Skill Day: Setting andMood

1.

Blotto2 .The Medieval Knight3 .Champion in Truth4 .Skill Day: GraphicOrganizers II

5 .

Oliver Twist6 .Author Scrapbook:Charles Dickens

7.

The Open Road8.The Sparrow Hawk9.Worth More ThanSparrows

10.

Skill Lesson: NonprintMedia

11.

Dream of Light12.Skill Day: DiscernmentII

13.

Literature Lesson:Theme

14.

Worktext pp. 163-194,260-265, 287-290

1.

Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Applying Discernmentto Reading (Lesson 115)Video

4.

Charles Dickens (Lesson106) Video

5.

Courtly Manners (Lesson100) Video

6.

Excerpt from OliverTwist Video

7.

Highwayman Video8.His Eye Is On TheSparrow (Lesson 110)Video

9.

Interview with SanelaTutaris Video

10.

Let's Get OrganizedVideo

11.

Oliver Twist (Lesson104) Video

12.

Oliver Twist (Lesson105) Video

13.

Robin Hood Video14.Setting and Mood Video15.Setting and Mood(Lesson 98) Video

16.

Sound Off! - Alliteration(Lesson 109) Video

17.

The Sparrow Hawk(Lesson 109) Video

18.

Theme (Lesson 116)Video

19.

Visual 21: Setting theMood

20.

Map of North America21.Vocabulary sentences22.Visual 7: More Accentsand Arrows

23.

Visual 16: PQ3R24.A certificate, award, ordiploma

25.

Visual 22: Let's GetOrganized

26.

An item that has been27.

Explain no sparrowescapes the notice of theHeavenly Father.

1 .

Think of an older Christianthe student knows andlooks to as a spiritualexample and write out alist of questions he wouldlike to ask that personabout his salvation and theLord's working in his life.

2 .


1 .


2 .

Assign worktext pages as newconcepts are introduced topractice skills throughout the unit.

3 .

Display a bar of soap and apepper shaker to introduce astory about pepper and soap.

4 .

Create a tall tale by using thestory of "Blotto."

5 .

Research the rules of court in theMiddle Ages and create anetiquette book of rules that apage learned and that a knightwas expected to follow.

6 .

Brainstorm and list phrasesrelated to knighthood and thencreate a haiku using those words.

7 .

Complete a graphic organizerabout the U.S. government.

8 .

Have each student write adescriptive paragraph relating asetting, using sensory words toconvey the mood he has chosen.Then have students trade with apartner and try to guess eachother's moods.

9 .

Display and allow students totouch a live toad in order tointroduce a how one author useda toad and other animals tocreate some memorablepersonalities.

10.

Write a chapter about Toad'stroubles and then draw a pictureof Toad and his new interest.

11.

Have each student write acinquain about a bird of hischoice.

12.

Play a recording of bird sounds.13.List items found in a library tointroduce a story aboutinteresting things that can be

14.

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storyRelate historical events tomodern events

25.

Develop a historicalperspective of medievalEngland, kings, and knights

26.

Discern character traits27.Identify suspense28.Make predictions29.Contrast the traits of storycharacters

30.

Evaluate characteratt i tudes

31.

Relate the story to thearticle "The MedievalKnight"

32.

Relate story content topersonal experience

33.

Locate Bible verses34.Infer conclusions35.Recall and infer facts anddetails

36.

Determine a title for anarticle

37.

Compare and contrastcharacters' traits

38.

Determine and describemood

39.

Match words and definitions40.Organize information usinga graphic organizer

41.

Describe how the authorappeals to the reader'ssenses to create an image

42.

Note elements of setting43.Contrast characters44.Generalize about acharacter from his actions

45.

Read orally to conveycharacter traits andemotions

46.

Make judgments aboutrealistic versus unrealisticelements

47.

Recognize irony48.Recognize the author'smessage: The orphansshould be cared for, andthe court system should beimproved

49.

Paraphrase sentences50.Apply syllable division rules1-4 and accent rules 1-4

51.

Infer facts and details52.Draw conclusions53.Apply biblical truth54.Determine mood55.Recognize the use of word56.

monogrammedVisual 4: Syllables andSwords

28.

Visual 5: Accents andArrows

29.


30.


32.

A Bible33.A picture of a stagecoach34.A cassette tape or CD ofbird sounds

35.

A tract or gospel booklet36.Visual 23: Dare toDiscern

37.

Student reader38.

found in a library.Visit the local library to find outthe kinds of nonprint media thelibrary has.

15.

Take a field trip to the library.16.

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choice to convey moodUse a strategy for listeningwith comprehension

57.

Develop a sense of history58.Take notes and makedrawings to aid in listening

59.

Identify the setting and themood

60.

Read orally to interpret thecharacter's motives andemotions

61.

Discern elements of animalfantasy

62.

Compare and contrastcharacters in a story

63.

Project characters beyondthe plot

64.

Describe character traits65.Relate story character topersonal experience

66.

Develop a sense of historyand cultural perspective

67.

Identify character traitsand motives

68.


69.

Determine advantages anddisadvantages of gypsy life

70.

Interpret irony71.Identify character traits72.Recognize wordrelationships

73.

Identify comparisons74.Note how sound andrhythm support poeticeffects

75.

Identify the rhyme schemeof a poem

76.

Use alliteration in writing77.Scan to locate specificdetails in an article

78.

Relate content to biblicaltruth: We are moreimportant to God thansparrows because we arecreated in His image

79.

Note the author's use ofsimile

80.

Read for information81.Identify the main idea andsupporting details of aparagraph

82.

Outline the information inan article

83.

Compare and contrastinformation in a table

84.

Use a word web to organizeinformation

85.

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Recognize different typesof nonprint media

86.

Distinguish betweensources of nonprint media

87.

Identify appropriatenonprint media

88.

Develop a historicalunderstanding of the warin Bosnia and empathy forthe emotional and physicalstruggles of a refugee

89.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: Peace comesfrom Christ alone

90.

Make judgments aboutdifferent philosophies of life

91.

Recognize symbolism in art92.Interpret the meaning ofchapter tit les

93.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: God issovereign

94.

Recognize the importanceof studying the Bible andwitnessing for Christ

95.

Use God's Word to identifyprinciples of discernmentin literature

96.

Recognize thatdiscernment must beapplied to every aspect ofl i fe

97.

Distinguish between plotand theme

98.

Distinguish between statedand unstated theme

99.

Recognize the need toread with discernment

100.


101.

Identify events thatsupport the theme of astory

102.

Brainstorm and recordevents that support atheme

103.

Identify the theme of astory

104.

Identify the theme of aBible passage

105.

Match words anddefinitions based oncontext clues

106.

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Unit 6 -OvercomersLessons118-141

(updated 9/27/18)

Identify open and closedendings of stories

1 .

Recognize denouement asthe resolution of the story

2 .


3.

Evaluate a character'satt i tude

4.

Identify character change5.Identify problems andsolutions

6.

Evaluate the denouementof the story

7 .

Complete analogies8 .Complete a story map9.Use the encyclopedia tolocate information

10.

Develop a sense of history11.Discuss and describehistorical eventsconcerning theUnderground Railroad andthe Thirteenth Amendment

12.

Read for information13.Skim to get the generalidea of an article

14.

Read a table for information15.Match words and definitions16.Recall and interpret factsand details

17.


18.

Evaluate emotionalresponses of characters

19.

Identify third-person pointof view

20.


21.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: Godpromises power to the weak

22.

Interpret the meaning of astory tit le

23.


24.


25.

Identify and interpretmotives of characters

26.

Identify characters as flator round and dynamic orstatic

27.

Identify irrelevantinformation

28.

Identify first-person factsand ideas

29.

Predict outcomes30.Draw conclusions31.

Skill Day: Denouement1 .The Room2.Secrets in the Walls3 .The Important Part4 .The Redheaded League5.Author Scrapbook: SirArthur Conan Doyle

6 .

Olympian7.A Visit with a Poet:Dawn L. Watkins

8 .

The Winner9 ."Medals at the ParisOlympics"

10.

"The Prize of HighCalling"

11.

Skill Lesson: PeriodicalLiterature

12.

Laura Bridgman13.Literature Lesson:Moral Tone

14.

The Three Mosquiteers15.It Must Not Fail!16.Sons of a Mighty Father17.

Worktext pp. 195-238,266-7, 291-294

1.

Art2 .PowerPoint3 .Chickadee Winter(Lesson 127) Video

4.

Chinese Civil War Video5.Denouement (Lesson118) Video

6.

Holy Home (Lesson 132)Video

7.

Olympian (Lesson 127)Video

8.

Reading from TheRedheaded League (STpp. 517-19) Video

9.


10.


11.

Seeking Freedom Video12.Sestina for the Deer(Lesson 127) Video

13.

Short Story (Lesson 134)Video

14.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle(Lesson 126) Video

15.

Sound Off! - Define theIdiom (Lesson 132) Video

16.

Suspense Video17.Suspense (Lesson 138)Video

18.

The Catacombs Video19.The Roman Circus Video20.The Well (Lesson 127)Video

21.

Visual 24: Plot Mountain22.A tennis show with theshoelace knotted

23.

Vocabulary sentences24.A quilt25.A basketball26.Visual 10: The Shape It'sIn

27.

Visual 11: A Change ofCharacter

28.

A collection of fifteenmiscellaneous items

29.

Tray or box lid30.Visual 8: EARS31.Visual 9: Listen andLearn

32.

A Bible33.A medal or an award34.Several differentmagazines, including a

35.

Emphasize that readingGod's Word will quiet yourspirit and give you strengthto obey.

1 .

Explain that a person hasto be empty and will ingbefore God can do His workin his life. He has to realizehe is weak and that powercomes from God.

2 .

Have each student write achallenge or devotionalabout something the Lordhas done in his life thatcan be an encouragementto others and applyScripture versesthroughout his challenge.

3 .

Discuss how when we getto heaven, God will correcteveryone's disabilities andno one will struggleanymore.

4 .

Read Philippians 4:8 aloudand discuss what Paul tellsus to think about or to letour minds dwell on.

5 .

Discuss some questionsthat a Christian should askhimself when he comesacross something bad in abook.

6 .

Lead discussion by utilizing thequestions provided throughoutthe unit.

1 .


2 .

Assign worktext pages as newconcepts are introduced topractice skills.

3 .

Display a tennis shoe with aknotted lace to represent how aplot may seem before the authorexplains what happens.

4 .

Show a quilt to introduce a storyabout an unusual way in whichquilts were used.

5 .

Write a newspaper article similarto the one Mrs. Lindquist mighthave written for the localnewspaper to tell about thediscovery of the attic in the oldparsonage.

6 .

Construct a timeline that includesHarriet Tubman's birth yearthrough the year of her death.

7 .

Draw a floor plan of a buildingthat could be used to hiderunaway slaves.

8 .

Display a basketball and tell thestudents that if they've ever feltclumsy, they will relate to the boyin the story they will be reading.

9 .

Display various items on a trayfor a minute, remove items fromsight, and then direct students torecall as many items as possibleand write them on a piece ofpaper in order to introduce amystery.

10.

Leave clues around the classroomfor students to draw conclusionsbased on what they see.

11.

Have each student write a poemabout something he dreams ofdoing someday.

12.

Display a medal to introduce thereading of a story about a winnerwho wanted to glorify God in allhe did.

13.

Write a letter to a missionary.14.Arrange a field trip to a locallibrary and ask for ademonstration of how to usethe Reader's Guide to PeriodicalLiterature.

15.

Create symbols for words onindex cards using craft suppliesand have someone else touch it

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Draw conclusions31.Identify similes32.Interpret a metaphor33.Determine word meaningfrom context

34.

Gather information fromand write advertisements

35.

Recognize foreshadowing36.Use an article to gatherinformation

37.

Arrange information towrite an article

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Recall facts and details40.Take notes and makedrawings to aid in listening

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Identify action words42.Distinguish between realityand imagination

43.

Infer setting44.Recognize that the poet'stechnique supportsmeaning

45.

Use strong verbs to showaction

46.

Infer time and place ofsett ing

47.

Note the author's personalexperiences reflected inthe settings of her poems

48.

Note the author's use ofdetails to create setting

49.

Discern the differencebetween form poetry andfree verse

50.

Relate the poet'sstatements to examples inher writ ing

51.

Write a description ofsett ing

52.

Develop setting based onpersonal experience

53.

Write a poem54.Relate story content tobiblical truth: GlorifyingGod in all we do is themost important thing in life

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Demonstrate anunderstanding thatadverse circumstancesoften offer greatopportunities to reflectGod's glory

56.

Identify and evaluatecharacter responses

57.

Demonstrate anappreciation for foreign

58.

magazines, including arange of reading andinterest levelsStudent reader36.Copies of the evaluationforms on Appendixpages A47-A48

37.

A collection of insects,or pictures of insects

38.

Visual 4: Syllables andSwords

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Oil lamps and matches41.A copy of a maze foreach student

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and have someone else touch itblindfolded to see if they canguess what it is in order tointroduce a story about someonewho was not only blind but alsodeaf.Have each student createsymbols that can be "drawn" inthe palm of a hand with his finger.

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Have each student choose aparticular disability and try tocarry out his everyday activitiesat home for a few hours with thisdisability. Then write about howthe disability changed the way inwhich he carried out hiseveryday activities.

18.

Choose a nursery rhyme andrewrite it substituting insects forthe characters in the rhymeinstead of people.

19.

Research and write a reportabout a lighthouse.

20.

Complete a maze in order tointroduce a story about twobrothers who live in an unusualplace designed like a maze.

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missionsRelate story content tobiblical truth: True life isfound in serving Christ

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Demonstrate anunderstanding of historicalevents in China duringWorld War II

60.

Identify and evaluatecharacter responses andatt i tudes

61.

Identify evidence tosupport a conclusion

62.

Interpret bar and linegraphs

63.

Compare and contrastinformation

64.

Recognize the purpose ofusing periodical literature

65.

Recognize the purpose ofthe Readers' Guide toPeriodical Literature

66.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of how touse the Readers' Guide toPeriodical Literature

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Interpret information69.Use a periodical guide entry70.Demonstrate anappreciation for individualswith disabilities

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Relate story content tobiblical truths: The Bible isGod's Word; man is sinful;man needs to repent of sinand turn to Christ

72.

Identify change in acharacter

73.

Locate and paraphraseBible verses

74.

Determine word usagefrom context

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Interpret idioms76.Recognize how an author'spersonal beliefs affect hiswri t ing

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Identify God's Word as thestandard by which onejudges the appropriatenessof l iterature

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Identify elements of fiction:characterization, setting,plot, devices of style, andtheme

79.

Select the better plan forthe ending of a short story

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Write the beginning of ashort story

81.

Write a plan for the endingof a short story

82.

Interpret meaning fromcontext

83.

Describe mood andsymbolism in a story

84.

Read orally to convey acharacter's motive

85.

Identify with a character86.Make judgments aboutcharacters' motives anddecisions

87.

Identify puns88.Identify similes andmetaphors

89.

Determine the type ofdenouement in the story

90.

Interpret irony in the story91.Evaluate a character'sresponse

92.

Identify foreshadowing93.Identify character traits94.Classify words95.Determine mood96.Sequence events97.Apply syllable division rules1-4

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Use the main topics andsubtopics of anencyclopedia article

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Recognize suspense as anelement of plot

101.

Recognize cliffhanger as atype of suspense

102.

Identify cliffhangers103.Identify the genrenonfiction (biography)

104.

Identify personification105.Recognize character traitsof hard work andresponsibility

106.

Outline information107.Relate story content tobiblical truths: God givesstrength when we areweak; our thoughts affectour attitudes; we forgiveothers because Christforgave us

108.

Describe the denouement109.Discern change incharacters

110.

Relate story content tobiblical truth: We can trust

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God in times of trialIdentify how setting affectsmood

112.

Demonstrate anunderstanding of historicalevents concerning thepersecution of the earlyChurch in Rome

113.

Relate story content tobiblical truths: God givesstrength when we areweak; our thoughts affectour attitudes; we forgiveothers because Christforgave us

114.

Interpret the story tit le115.Follow directions in a maze116.Identify characters117.Identify word meaningfrom context

118.

Locate verses in the Bible119.Relate story content tobiblical truth

120.

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