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Weekly Readings

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The following weekly readings should be broken up into daily readings in whatever way works best for your family.

Week 1
Bible: Old Testament - The Beginning - Genesis 1:1-31
New Testament - Zacharias and Elisabeth - Luke 1:5-25
or Bible: Gen. 1:26-31; 2:7, 20-25; 3:1-24 (Adam and Eve)
An Island Story: chapter 1 "The Stories of Albion and Brutus"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Sword of Damocles" (Greek)
Parables from Nature: "A Lesson of Faith"
Aesop's Fables: "The Wolf and the Kid" (pg. 7 in the Milo Winter version) and "Tortoise and the Ducks" (pg. 8 in the Milo Winter version)
Just So Stories: How the Whale Got His Throat
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 1
This term, focus on explaining and teaching the following geography concept(s): The world is round. Left, right, front (before), back (behind) are positions; know which is which and realize they are dependent on perspective.

Week 2
Bible: Old Testament - Adam and Eve - Genesis 2:1-25
New Testament - An Angel Visits Mary - Luke 1:26-38
or Bible: Gen. 6:5-8, 13-22; 7:13-18; 8:13-22 (Noah and the ark)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Damon and Pythias"; and "A Laconic Answer" (Greek)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 1 "Polycarp Witness in the Arena" (69-155 AD)
Aesop's Fables: "Belling the Cat" (pg. 11 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Eagle and the Jackdaw" (pg. 12 in the Milo Winter version)
Burgess's Bird Book: chapter I "Jenny Wren Arrives: Introducing the House Wren" (pictures for each bird)
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 2
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 3
Bible: Old Testament - Evil Enters the Garden - Genesis 3:1-24
New Testament - Mary visits Elisabeth - Luke 1:39-56
or Bible: Gen. 22:1-19 (Abraham and Isaac)
An Island Story: chapter 2 "The Coming of the Romans"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Brave Three Hundred"
Aesop's Fables: "The Boy and the Filberts" (pg. 12 in the Milo Winter version) and "Hercules and the Wagoner" (pg. 13 in the Milo Winter version)
Blue Fairy Book: "Beauty and the Beast" OR "The Glass Slipper"
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 3

Week 4
Bible: Old Testament - Cain and Abel - Genesis 4:1-26
New Testament - Elisabeth Has Her Baby - Luke 1:57-80
or Bible: Gen. 25:27-34 (The sale of a birthright)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Alexander and Bucephelas"; and "Diogenes" (Greek)
Burgess's Bird Book: chapter II "The Old Orchard Bully - The English or House Sparrow"
Aesop's Fables: "The Kid and the Wolf" (pg. 13 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" (pg. 14 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "Moses the Kitten"
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 5
Bible: Old Testament - From Adam to Noah - Genesis 5:1-32; Wickedness in the World - Genesis 6:1-8
New Testament - Mary Has HER Baby - Luke 2:1-20
or Bible: Gen. 28:10-22 (The ladder that reached to heaven)
An Island Story: chapter 3 "The Romans Come Again"
Parables from Nature: "Law of Authority and Obedience"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Story of Regulus" (Roman)
Just So Stories: How the Camel Got His Hump
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 4
Aesop's Fables: "The Fox and the Grapes" (pg. 16 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Bundle of Sticks" (pg. 16 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "Only One Woof"
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 6
Bible: Old Testament - Noah and the Flood - Genesis 6:9-22, 7:1-24, 8:1-22
New Testament - Baby Jesus is Taken to the Temple - Luke 2:21-38
or Bible: Gen. 37:1-4, 11, 28b (The coat of many colors)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Cornelia's Jewels" (Roman)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 5
Aesop's Fables: "The Ass and his Driver" (pg. 18 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Oxen and the Wheels" (pg. 18 in the Milo Winter version)
Blue Fairy Book: "Why the Sea is Salt" (a man tells his brother to go the Dead; a ship sinks and all perish) OR "Felicia and the Pot of Pinks"
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 7
Bible: Old Testament - God's Covenant; Noah's Sons - Genesis 9:1-28; Nations Descended from Noah - Genesis 10:1-32
New Testament - Jesus is Taken on Another Visit to the Temple - Luke 2:39-52
or Bible: Gen. 41:15-49, 53-57 (The dreams of a king)
An Island Story: chapter 4 "How Caligula Conquered Britain, and How Caractacus Refused to be Conquered"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Horatius at the Bridge" (Roman)
Shakespeare: "Midsummer Nights Dream"
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 6
Aesop's Fables: "The Lion and the Mouse" (pg. 19 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf" (pg. 20 in the Milo Winter version)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 2 "Blandina Martyr of Lyons" (155-177 AD)
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 8
Bible: Old Testament - The Tower of Babel - Genesis 11:1-9; Abram's Family Tree - Genesis 11:10-26; 11:27-32; God Calls Abram - Genesis 12:1-9
New Testament - John the Baptist Begins His Ministry - Luke 3:1-20
or Bible: Exod. 2:1-10 (Moses, the child who was found in the river)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Cincinnatus" (Roman)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Gnat and the Bull" (pg. 21 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Plane Tree" (pg. 21 in the Milo Winter version)
Benjamin Franklin by Ingri D'Aulaire: take 1-3 weeks as needed
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 9
Bible: Old Testament - Abram Goes to Egypt - Genesis 12:10-20; Abram and Lot Separate - Genesis 13:1-18
New Testament - Jesus' Baptism; When all the people were being baptized, before Herod shut up John in prison, Jesus also came to be baptized - Matt 4:13-17; Mark 4:9-12
or Bible: Exod. 3:1-4:17 (The burning bush)
An Island Story: chapter 5 "The Story of a Warrior Queen" (Boadicea)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Androcles and the Lion" (Roman)
Just So Stories: How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 7
Shakespeare: "The Tempest"
Aesop's Fables: "The Farmer and the Stork" (pg. 22 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Sheep and the Pig" (pg. 22 in the Milo Winter version)
Benjamin Franklin by Ingri D'Aulaire: take 1-3 weeks as needed
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 10
Bible: Old Testament -Abram Rescues Lot and Meets Melchizedek - Genesis 14:1-24
New Testament - The Wilderness - Luke 4:1-13
or Bible: Num. 13:1-14:9 (The grapes from Canaan)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "King Alfred and the Beggar" (Saxon England)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 8
Aesop's Fables: "The Travelers and the Purse" (pg. 24 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Lion and the Ass" (pg. 24 in the Milo Winter version)
Benjamin Franklin by Ingri D'Aulaire: take 1-3 weeks as needed
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 11
Bible: Old Testament - God's Covenant With Abram - Genesis 15:1-21; Hagar and Ishmael - Genesis 16:1-16
New Testament - Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-in-Law - Luke 4:14-41
or Bible: Judges 6:11-24; 6:36-7:25 (Gideon and his three hundred soldiers)
An Island Story: chapter 6 "The Last of the Romans"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Story of William Tell" (Switzerland 1300's; the AO Advisory prefers Horace Scudder's version from The Book of Legends of this story.)
Parables from Nature: "The Unknown Land"
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 9
Aesop's Fables: "The Frogs who Wished for a King" (pg. 25 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Oak and the Reeds" (pg. 28 in the Milo Winter version)
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Week 12
Bible: Old Testament - Abram Keeps God's Covenant - Genesis 17:1-27; Abram Has Three Visitors - Genesis 18:1-15
New Testament - Fishermen - Luke 5:1-11
or Bible: Judges 13:1-25; 16:4-31 (Samson, the strong man)
An Island Story: chapter 7 "The Story of St. Alban"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Arnold Winkelried" (1386)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 3 "Constantine Defender of the Church" (272-337 AD)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Just So Stories: How the Leopard Got His Spots (The original version of this story contains an offensive racial epithet near the very end of the chapter that will need to be substituted with another word)
Aesop's Fables: "The Boys and the Frogs" (pg. 29 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Crow and the Pitcher" (pg. 30 in the Milo Winter version)
Blue Fairy Book: "Prince Darling" and "Toads and Diamonds" (a selfish girl dies in the woods); OR "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" (An troll woman bursts with anger)
A Child's Garden of Verses: a poem every day

Optional Exam Week

Week 13
Bible: Old Testament - Abraham Pleads for Sodom - Genesis 18:16-33; Sodom and Gomorrah - Genesis 19:1-29 (parents: preread)
New Testament - Four Friends Bring a Man to be Healed - Luke 5:17-26
or Bible: The whole book of Ruth spread over several days or Ruth 1:1-17; 2:1-2; 3:1-6; 4:13-17 (Ruth, the gleaner)
An Island Story: chapter 8 "Vortigern and King Constans"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Bruce and the Spider" (Britain, 1329)
Aesop's Fables: "The Ants and the Grasshopper" (pg. 30 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Ass Carrying the Image" (pg. 31 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "Bonny's Big Day"
A.A. Milne a poem a day
Blue Fairy Book: "The Glass Slipper" OR "Beauty and the Beast"
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 10
This term, focus on explaining and teaching the following geography concept(s): Fixed direction (north, south, east, west). The sun shows direction: East is where the sun rises, west is where it sets. Stars (North or Pole Star, constellations) show direction and help mariners find their way. The length and direction of shadows can help us tell time as well as direction.

Week 14
Bible: Old Testament - Abraham Lies to Abimelek - Genesis 20:1-18; Isaac is Born - Genesis 21:1-7; Abram Sends Hagar and Ishmael Away - Genesis 21:8-21
New Testament - The Healing of a Withered Hand - Luke 6:1-11
or Bible: 1 Sam. 16:1, 5-13 (David: the shepherd boy)
An Island Story: chapter 9 "The Story of the Coming of Hengist and Horsa"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Black Douglas" (James Douglas, Britain, d 1330)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season (pictures for each chapter)
Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child
Aesop's Fables: "A Raven and a Swan" (pg. 31 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Two Goats" (pg. 32 in the Milo Winter version)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 4 "Athanasius against the World" (296-373 AD)
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 11

Week 15
Bible: Old Testament - Abram's Treaty with Abimelek at Beersheba - Genesis 21:22-34; God Tests Abraham - Genesis 22:1-19; The Sons of Abram's Brother Nahor - Genesis 22:20-24
New Testament - Jesus calls the Disciples, and Heals More People - Luke 6:12-19
or Bible: 1 Sam. 17:1-54 (The fight with the giant)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Whittington" (Britain, 1423)
Aesop's Fables: "The Ass and the Load of Salt" (pg. 32 in the Milo Winter version)
"The Lion and the Gnat" (pg. 34 in the Milo Winter version)
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Blue Fairy Book: "Master Maid" (Unnecessary cruelty to her suitors. Couldn't she just say no?) OR "Prince Hyacinth"
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 12

Week 16
Bible: Old Testament - Sarah Dies - Genesis 23:1-20
New Testament - Healing of the Centurion's Servant - Luke 7:1-10
or Bible: 1 Sam. 24:1-22 (David spares Saul)
An Island Story: chapter 10 "Hengist's Treachery"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Inchcape Rock" (1500's; look for Peter Graham's painting)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Shakespeare: "As You Like It"
Aesop's Fables: "The Leap at Rhodes" (pg. 34 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Wild Boar and the Fox" (pg. 36 in the Milo Winter version)
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Just So Stories: The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo

Week 17
Bible: Old Testament - Isaac and Rebekah - Genesis 24:1-67
New Testament - John the Baptist Questions Jesus - Luke 7:11-30
or Bible: 1 Kings 1:28-40; 6:1-14, 38 (Solomon and his temple)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Sir Philip Sidney" (1586) and "The Ungrateful Soldier"
Aesop's Fables: "The Ass, the Fox and the Lion" (pg. 36 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Birds, the Beasts and the Bat" (pg. 37 in the Milo Winter version)
Parables from Nature: "Training and Restraining"
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 13

Week 18
Bible: Old Testament - Abraham Dies - Genesis 25:1-11; Ishmael's Sons; Isaac's Sons Jacob and Esau - Genesis 25:12-34
New Testament - The Woman Who Washed Jesus' Feet - Luke 7:36-50
or Bible: 1 Kings 18:20-39 (Elijah and the prophets of Baal)
An Island Story: chapter 11 "The Story of How the Giant's Dance was Brought to Britain"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "George Washington and his Hatchet"; and "Doctor Goldsmith" (1774)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Lion, the Bear and the Fox" (pg. 37 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Hares and the Frogs" (pg. 39 in the Milo Winter version)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 5 "Ambrose Bishop of Milan" (339-397 AD)
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Blue Fairy Book: "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" (A wicked Magician and his wicked Brother are killed) OR "Why the Sea is Salt" (a greedy man tells his brother to go the Dead; a ship sinks and all perish)
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 14

Week 19
Bible: Old Testament - Isaac Deceives Abimelek - Genesis 26:1-33; Esau's Wives - Genesis 26:34-35
New Testament - A Parable of the Sower - Luke 8:1-18
or Bible: Jonah 1:1-2:10 (Jonah and the whale)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Casabianca" (1798)
Aesop's Fables: "The Fox and the Stork" (pg. 40 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Travelers and the Sea" (pg. 41 in the Milo Winter version)
George Washington by Ingri D'Aulaire: take 1-3 weeks as needed
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Shakespeare: "The Winter's Tale"
Just So Stories: The Beginning of the Armadillos
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 15

Week 20
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob Steals Esau's Blessing - Genesis 27:1-46; 28:1-9
New Testament - Jesus Rules a Storm - Luke 8:19-26
or Bible: Daniel 3 (The fiery furnace)
An Island Story: chapter 12 "The Coming of Arthur"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Picciola" (1800's)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Stag and his Reflection" (pg. 42 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Peacock" (pg. 42 in the Milo Winter version)
George Washington by Ingri D'Aulaire: take 1-3 weeks as needed
A.A. Milne: a poem a day

Week 21
Bible: Old Testament Jacob's Dream at Bethel - Genesis 28:10-22; Jacob in Paddan Aram - Genesis 29:1-14; Jacob's Two Wives - Genesis 29:15-30
New Testament - The Herd of Pigs - Luke 8:27-39
or Bible: Daniel 6 (Daniel in the lion's den)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "How Napoleon Crossed the Alps" (1800's)
Aesop's Fables: "The Mice and the Weasels" (pg. 44 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Wolf and the Lean Dog" (pg. 44 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "Blossom Comes Home"
George Washington by Ingri D'Aulaire take: 1-3 weeks as needed
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 16

Week 22
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob's Children - Genesis 29:31-35; 30:1-24; Jacob Increases His Flocks - Genesis 30:25-43
New Testament - Jairus's Daughter - Luke 8:40-56
or Bible: Luke 1:5-20, 57-66 (The angel by the altar)
An Island Story: chapter 13 "The Founding of the Round Table"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Maximillian and the Gooseherd" (King of Bavaria, 1800's)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 6 "Monica and Augustine Christian" Mother and Son (354-430 AD)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Vain Jackdaw and his Borrowed Feathers" (pg. 47 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Monkey and the Cat" (pg. 50 in the Milo Winter version)
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 17

Week 23
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob Flees From Laban - Genesis 31:1-55
New Testament - Loaves and Fishes - Luke 9:10-17
or Bible: Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20 (The Babe of Bethlehem)
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "Antonio Canova" (1822)
Parables from Nature: "Waiting"
Aesop's Fables: "The Dogs and the Hides" (pg. 51 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Bear and the Bees" (pg. 52 in the Milo Winter version)
A.A. Milne: a poem a day
Just So Stories: How the First Letter Was Written
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 18

Week 24
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob Worries About Meeting Esau - Genesis 32:1-21; Jacob Wrestles With God - Genesis 32:22-32; Jacob and Esau Reunite - Genesis 33:1-20
New Testament - Who Say Ye That I Am? - Luke 9:18-36
or Bible: Matthew 2:1-12 (The star and the wise men)
An Island Story: chapter 14 "The Story of Gregory and the Pretty Children"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold "Grace Darling" (1842)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Fox and the Leopard" (pg. 52 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Heron" (pg. 54 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "The Market Square Dog"
A.A. Milne: a poem a day

Optional Exam Week

Week 25
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob Goes Back to Bethel - Genesis 35:1-15; Rachel and Isaac Die - Genesis 35:16-29; Esau's Descendants - Genesis 36:1-30
New Testament - Following Jesus - Luke 9:51-62
or Bible: Luke 2:41-52 (The child in the temple)
An Island Story: chapter 15 "How King Alfred Learned to Read"
Fifty Famous Stories Retold: "The Kingdoms" (Frederick William, King of Prussia)
Parables from Nature: "Law of the Wood"
Aesop's Fables: "The Fox and the Goat" (pg. 58 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Cat, the Cock and the Young Mouse" (pg. 59 in the Milo Winter version)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Just So Stories: How the Alphabet Was Made
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 19
This term, focus on explaining and teaching the following geography concept(s): The round world can be divided into two spheres. The line dividing it across the middle is the equator; its parallel lines are latitude. The line where the earth meets the sky is called the horizon.

Week 26
Bible: Old Testament - The Chiefs of Edom - Genesis 36:31-43; Joseph's Dreams - Genesis 37:1-11; Joseph is Sold by His Brothers - Genesis 37:12-36
New Testament - The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37
or Bible: John 2:1-11 (The water that was turned into wine)
Viking Tales: "The Baby"
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season (pictures for each chapter)
Aesop's Fables: "The Wolf and The Shepherd" (pg. 59 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Farmer and His Sons" (pg. 61 in the Milo Winter version)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Blue Fairy Book: "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" OR "Snow-white and Rose red" (a bear kills an evil gnome)
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 20

Week 27
Bible: Old Testament - Joseph and Potiphar's Wife - Genesis 39:1-2; The Cupbearer and the Baker in Prison - Genesis 40:1-23
New Testament - Mary and Martha - Luke 10:38-42
or Bible: John 4:5-42 (The stranger at the well)
An Island Story: chapter 16 "King Alfred in the Cowherd's Cottage"
Viking Tales: "The Tooth-thrall"
Aesop's Fables: "The Goose and the Golden Egg" (pg. 62 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Astrologer" (pg. 65 in the Milo Winter version)
Trial and Triumph: chapter 7 "Patrick Missionary to the Irish" (389-461 AD)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 21

Week 28
Bible: Old Testament - Pharaoh's Dreams - Genesis 41:1-40; Joseph Becomes a Leader During Egypt's Famine - Genesis 41:41-57
New Testament - Jesus Teaches His Disciples How to Pray - Luke 11:1-13
or Bible: Luke 5:1-11 (The story of the fishermen)
Viking Tales: "Olaf's Farm" [image of a ship's head like the one described in this chapter here]
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "Three Bullocks and a Lion" (pg. 66 in the Milo Winter version) and "Mercury and the Woodman" (pg. 66 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "Oscar, Cat-About-Town"
Buffalo Bill: by Ingri D'Aulaire take 1-3 weeks as needed
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day

Week 29
Bible: Old Testament - Joseph's Brothers Go to Egypt for Food - Genesis 42:1-38
New Testament - True Treasure - Luke 12:13-34
or Bible: Matt. 5:1-10 (The sermon on the mount)
An Island Story: chapter 17 "More About Alfred the Great"
Viking Tales: "Olaf's Fight with Havard"
Aesop's Fables: "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" (pg. 69 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Milkmaid and her Pail" (pg. 74 in the Milo Winter version)
Buffalo Bill by Ingri D'Aulaire: take 1-3 weeks as needed
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Shakespeare: "King Lear"
Just So Stories: The Crab That Played with the Sea
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 22

Week 30
Bible: Old Testament - Joseph's Brothers Go to Egypt Again - Genesis 43:1-34
New Testament - Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day - Luke 13:11-17
or Bible: Luke 7:1-10 and other stories of miracles, if desired (The miracle worker)
Viking Tales: "Foes' - Fear"
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Goatherd and the Goat" (pg. 75 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Wolf and the Housedog" (pg. 77 in the Milo Winter version)
Buffalo Bill: by Ingri D'Aulaire take 1-3 weeks as needed
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 23

Week 31
Bible: Old Testament - The Stolen Cup - Genesis 44:1-34
New Testament - The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin - Luke 15:1-10
or Bible: John 10:7-18 and Luke 10:29-37 (The Good Shepherd and the good samaritan)
An Island Story: chapter 18 "Ethelred the Unready"
Viking Tales: "Harald is King"
Parables from Nature: "Daily Bread"
Aesop's Fables: "The Quack Toad" (pg. 78 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Cat and the Fox" (pg. 82 in the Milo Winter version)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Blue Fairy Book: "The Forty Thieves" OR "Prince Darling"
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 24

Week 32
Bible: Old Testament Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers - Genesis 45:1-28
New Testament - The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32
or Bible: Matthew 21:1-11 (The palm branches)
Viking Tales: "Harald's Battle"
Trial and Triumph: chapter 8 "Pope Gregory I Servant of the Servants of God" (540-604 AD)
Aesop's Fables: "Two Travelers and a Bear" (pg. 83 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Dog and His Reflection" (pg. 84 in the Milo Winter version)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season

Week 33
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob Goes to Egypt to See Joseph - Genesis 46:1-34; 47:1-12
New Testament - Jesus Teaches His Disciples - Luke 17:1-11
or Bible: Luke 22:39-51 (The betrayal)
An Island Story: chapter 19 "How Edmund Ironside Fought for the Crown"
Viking Tales: "Gyda's Saucy Message"
Aesop's Fables: "The Hare and the Tortoise" (pg. 84 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Fox and the Crow" (pg. 87 in the Milo Winter version)
James Herriot's Treasury: "Smudge, the Little Lost Lamb"
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Just So Stories: The Cat That Walked by Himself
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 25

Week 34
Bible: Old Testament - Joseph Feeds the People During the Famine - Genesis 47:13-31; Jacob Blesses Joseph's Sons - Genesis 48:1-22
New Testament - Ten Lepers - Luke 17:11-19
or Bible: Mark 16:1-8 (The empty tomb)
Viking Tales: "The Sea Fight"
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Lion's Share" (pg. 90 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Northwind and the Sun" (pg. 91 in the Milo Winter version)
Shakespeare: "Twelfth Night; Or, "What You Will"
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 26

Week 35
Bible: Old Testament - Jacob Blesses Joseph's Brothers - Genesis 49:1-28
New Testament - A Pharisee and a Publican - Luke 18:9-17
or Bible: Acts 1:1-11 (The ascension)
An Island Story: chapter 20 "Canute and the Waves"
Viking Tales: "King Harald's Wedding"
Parables from Nature: "Cobwebs"
Aesop's Fables: "The Ass in the Lion's Skin" (pg. 93 in the Milo Winter version) and "The Bees, and Wasps and the Hornet" (pg. 94 in the Milo Winter version)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Paddle to the Sea: chapter 27

Week 36
Bible: Old Testament - Joseph Reassures His Brothers After Jacob Dies 49:29-33; Genesis 50:1-21; Joseph Dies - Genesis 50:22-26
New Testament - The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27
New Testament - Jesus Heals a Blind Man - Luke 18:351-43
or Bible: Acts 3:1-16; 4:1-22 (The man at the beautiful gate)
An Island Story: chapter 21 "Edward the Confessor"
Viking Tales: "King Harald Goes West-Over-Seas"
Trial and Triumph: chapter 9 "Boniface Missionary to the Germans" (680-754 AD)
Burgess's Bird Book: choose one chapter based on geographic region and season
Aesop's Fables: "The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle" (pg. 96 in the Milo Winter version)
Oxford Book of Children's Verse: a poem a day
Blue Fairy Book: "White Cat" (The white cat is killed and the princess appears) OR "Princess and the Glass Hill"
Just So Stories: The Butterfly That Stamped

Optional Exam Week

Last updated: Jul 9, 2024 (Bible verses were updated)