Description

In this volume, your child will explore Peter Spier, Bill Peet, Arnold Lobel, Arthur Geisert, Joseph Bruchac, and Tomie dePaola. Each lesson includes a writing lesson about an author/illustrator, a read aloud of the main book, and a topical Bible study.

Lesson #1: Peter Spier (The Star Spangled Banner)
Brainstorm using a music mind map. Writing an ABAB poem or song.
Bible study topic: Blessings

Lesson #2: Bill Peet (Cock-A-Doodle Dudley)
Brainstorm by creating nature illustrations. Writing an inspired story.
Bible study topic: God’s Goodness through the Psalms

Lesson #3: Arnold Lobel (Ming Lo Moves the Mountain)
Brainstorm by mixing and matching. Writing a folktale.
Bible study topic: Jesus’ Miracles

Lesson #4: Arthur Geisert (Pumpkin Island)
Brainstorm by being a tourist. Writing historical fiction.
Bible study topic: Abundant Life

Lesson #5: Joseph Bruchac (Squanto’s Journey)
Brainstorm by creating visual aids. Writing a script for oral storytelling.
Bible study topic: Thankfulness

Lesson #6: Tomie dePaola (An Early American Christmas)
Brainstorm using a Christmas themed graphic organizer. Writing a theme.
Bible study topic: Jesus’ Birth

To learn more about our writing curriculum by heading to our writing webpage here.
*This is a PDF curriculum. Physical books are not included with this curriculum.