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Weekly Readings

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

Go directly to week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Week 1
Bible: Judges 1-3; Mark 1-2:12; Psalm 106:1-23; Proverbs 1:1-19
Mere Christianity Book 1 ch 1 Law of Human Nature
Through Gates of Splendor ch 1 I Dare Not Stay Home, first half
     or William Carey Preface, Forward
History of the American People pg 79-82 (to 'there are immortal souls') OR Age of Revolution, ch 1 William of Orange (first half this week)
Peruse this site and read actual cases and legal transcripts.
Note: Incidentally, a good foil for reading the Witchcraft Trials of Salem would be the Malleus Maleficarum -- a book about how to discover witches published in England. The Salem Witch Trials were a blight on our history, but the fact remains that they stand out because of the rarity of witchcraft executions in the Colonies, and their comparatively late date (although Switzerland executed a witch in 1892). In the Colonies, 40 people were executed for witchcraft, half of them in the Salem Trials, and one of the key judges later repented and expressed his deep sorrow for his role in the executions. In England, there were nearly a thousand witchcraft trials from 1552 to 1722, and roughly a quarter of those ended in executions. Scotland tried nearly 2,000 in the same period, and even Switzerland had nearly 400 witchcraft trials in this period with nearly a quarter of the accused executed. Southwestern Germany executed some 3,000 during the same time period. Read another perspective.
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Founding Father introduction and begin "War" (it's a long chapter) OR Life of Washington ch 1, 2
Longitude ch 1 Imaginary Lines, ch 2 The Sea Before Time OR From London to Land's End: from beginning to "put an end to all these things."
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 131-135: Gladness
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 10-16 Introduction-ch 1
The Universe Next Door ch 1 A World of Difference: Introduction
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 60 Dryden - The New Poetry
Coverley Papers: 1 Addison, 2 Steele, 106 Addison
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 1 The Staffian Race, ch 2 Pacolet
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: Sir Roger's Family
Gulliver's Travels Part I-A Voyage to Lilliput ch 1, 2
Tale of a Tub: The Preface
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Signs and Seasons: work through ch 6, The Seasonal Stars, this term
The Sea Around Us ch 1. The Gray Beginnings
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 2
Bible: Judges 4-6; Mark 2:13-4:20; Psalm 106:24-48; Proverbs 1:20-33
Mere Christianity Book 1 ch 2 Some Objections
Through Gates of Splendor ch 1 I Dare Not Stay Home, second half
     or William Carey ch 1 A Quiz: Who Was William Carey?, first half
Optional: Saints and Heroes by G Hodges (Vol 2) 13 Fox, 1624-1691
History of the American People pg 82-85 (to 'watershed in American history.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 1 William of Orange (last half this week)
Salem witch trials: Read a case or other document each week.
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Founding Father "War" OR Life of Washington ch 3
Longitude ch 3 Adrift in a Clockwork Universe OR From London to Land's End: from "Since the death of King William" to "Igne Prior Fatis, Altera cepit Aqua."
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 17-35 ch 2-5
The Universe Next Door ch 2 A Universe Charged with the Grandeur of God: Christian Theism, first half
Microbe Hunters ch 1 Leeuwenhook (there are 4 sections; space it out for the week if desired)
Coverley Papers: 107 Steele, 108 Addison, 109 Steele
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 3 Pacolet's Story, ch 4 Recollections
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: Mr Will Wimble
Gulliver's Travels Part I-A Voyage to Lilliput ch 3-5
Tale of a Tub: Section I.--The Introduction
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 3
Bible: Judges 7-9:21; Mark 4:21-5; Psalm 107:1-22; Proverbs 2:1-9
Mere Christianity Book 1 ch 3 Reality of the Law
Through Gates of Splendor ch 2 Destination: Shandia
     or William Carey ch 1 A Quiz: Who Was William Carey?, second half
History of the American People pg 85-89 (to 'an experimental center for plants.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 2 Continental War (first half this week)
Salem witch trials: Read a case or other document each week.
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Founding Father "Constitution" first half of the chapter OR Life of Washington ch 4
Longitude ch 4 Time in a Bottle, ch 5 Powder of Sympathy OR From London to Land's End: from "As the city itself stand" to "great patron of the Reformation."
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 36-48 ch 6-10
The Universe Next Door ch 2 A Universe Charged with the Grandeur of God: Christian Theism, second half
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 13 How to Read Practical Books over the next two or three weeks
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 61 Defoe - The First Newspapers
Coverley Papers: 110 Addison, 112
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 5 Marriage of Sister Jenny, ch 6 A Case of Spleen, ch 7 The Dream of Fame
Gulliver's Travels Part I-A Voyage to Lilliput ch 6-8
Tale of a Tub: Section II.
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 4
Bible: Judges 9:22-11; Mark 6; Psalm 107:23-43; Proverbs 2:10-22
Mere Christianity Book 1 ch 4 What Lies Behind
Through Gates of Splendor ch 3 All Things to All Men, first half
     William Carey: none this week
Optional: Saints and Heroes by G Hodges (Vol 2) 14 Wesley, 1703-1791
History of the American People pg pg 89-93 (to 'operating over 300 ships.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 2 Continental War (last half this week)
Salem witch trials: Read a case or other document each week.
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Founding Father "Constitution" last half of the chapter OR Life of Washington ch 5
Longitude ch 6 The Prize, ch 7 Cogmaker's Journal OR From London to Land's End: from "Among other monuments" to "this age could stir them."
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 136-139: Justice Universal
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 49-61 Washington's Farewell Address-ch 12
Coverley Papers: 113 Steele, 114, 115 Addison
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 8 Love and Sorrow, ch 9 Love and Reason
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: The Picture Gallery
Gulliver's Travels Part II-A Voyage to Brobdingnag ch 1-3 (near the end of ch 1, Gulliver describes a giantess nursing a child.)
Tale of a Tub: Section III.--A Digression Concerning Critics
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
The Sea Around Us ch 2. The Pattern of the Surface
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 5
Bible: Judges 12-15; Mark 7-8:21; Psalm 108; Proverbs 3:1-20
Mere Christianity Book 1 ch 5 Cause to Be Uneasy
Through Gates of Splendor ch 3 All Things to All Men, second half
     or William Carey ch 2 A Tribute by an Indian Woman, first quarter
History of the American People pg 93-96 (to 'cotton after the Revolution.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 3 The Spanish Succession (first half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
John Wesley Denounces the Doctrine of Predestination, first half (1740)
Founding Father "President" OR Life of Washington ch 6
Longitude ch 8 The Grasshopper Goes to Sea OR From London to Land's End: from "Doubtless they had some method" to "orchards allotted to every house."
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 62-73 ch 13-15
The Universe Next Door ch 3 The Clockwork Universe: Deism, first half
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 62 Defoe - "Robinson Crusoe"
Coverley Papers: 116 Budgell, 117 Addison, 118 Steele
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 10 A Business Meeting, ch 11 Duello, ch 12 Happy Marriage
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: A Country Sunday
Gulliver's Travels Part II-A Voyage to Brobdingnag ch 4 and 6 (skip ch 5, where some ladies take undignified liberties with tiny Gulliver)
Tale of a Tub: Section IV.--A Tale Of A Tub
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Great Astronomers: Edmond Halley, first half
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 6
Bible: Judges 16-18; Mark 8:22-9:29; Psalm 109; Proverbs 3:21-35
Mere Christianity Book 2 ch 1 Rival Conceptions
Through Gates of Splendor ch 4 Infinite Adaptability, first half
     or William Carey ch 2 A Tribute by an Indian Woman, second quarter
History of the American People pg 96-100 (to 'provided free for guests.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 3 The Spanish Succession (last half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
John Wesley Denounces the Doctrine of Predestination, first half (1740)
Founding Father "Nature" OR Life of Washington ch 7
Longitude ch 9 Hands on Heaven's Clock OR From London to Land's End: from "In the great streets near" to "extremely rich in proportion."
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 74-85 ch 16-18
The Universe Next Door ch 3 The Clockwork Universe: Deism, second half
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 14 Imaginative Literature over the next 2 or 3 weeks
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 63 Swift
Coverley Papers: 119 Addison, 120
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 13 Dead Folk, ch 14 The Wife Dead, ch 15 The Club at the Trumpet
Gulliver's Travels Part II-A Voyage to Brobdingnag ch 7, 8
Tale of a Tub: Section V.--A Digression In The Modern Kind, Section VI.--A Tale Of A Tub
Poetry
Great Astronomers: Edmond Halley, second half
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 7
Bible: Judges 19-21; Mark 9:30-10:31; Psalm 110, 111; Proverbs 4:1-3
Mere Christianity Book 2 ch 2 The Invasion
Through Gates of Splendor ch 4 Infinite Adaptability, second half
     or William Carey ch 2 A Tribute by an Indian Woman, third quarter
History of the American People pg 100-103 (to 'over the people of the colonies.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 4 Marlborough (first half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Sermon, first quarter (1741)
Founding Father "Morals" OR Life of Washington ch 8
Longitude ch 10 The Diamond Timekeeper OR From London to Land's End: from "There are abundance of good families" to "part of England can equal."
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 140-149: Justice to the Persons of Others
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 86-99 ch 19-23
Coverley Papers: 121, 122, 123
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 16 A Very Pretty Poet, ch 17 Fatherly Care
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: The Widow
Gulliver's Travels Part III-A Voyage to Laputa, Etc ch 1-3
Tale of a Tub: Section VII--A Digression In Praise Of Digressions, Section VIII.--A Tale Of A Tub
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 8
Bible: Ruth; Mark 10:32-11; Psalm 112, 113; Proverbs 4:14-27
Mere Christianity Book 2 ch 3 The Shocking Alternative
Through Gates of Splendor ch 5 Expendable for God, first half
     or William Carey ch 2 A Tribute by an Indian Woman, last quarter
History of the American People pg 103-107(to 'of the mob belonged to it!') OR Age of Revolution, ch 4 Marlborough (last half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Sermon, second quarter (1741)
Founding Father Ideas" OR Life of Washington ch 9
Longitude ch 11 Trial by Fire and Water OR From London to Land's End: from "From thence I went west" to "most exquisite writing."
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 100-111 ch 24
The Universe Next Door ch 4 The Silence of Finite Space: Naturalism, first third
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 64 Swift Gulliver's Travels
Coverley Papers: 125, 126, 127
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 18 Bickerstaff Censor
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: The Chase
Gulliver's Travels Part III-A Voyage to Laputa, Etc ch 4-7
Tale of a Tub: Section IX.--A Digression Concerning The Original
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
The Sea Around Us ch 3. The Changing Year
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 9
Bible: 1 Samuel 1-3; Mark 12; Psalm 114, 115; Proverbs 5:1-14
Mere Christianity Book 2 ch 4 The Perfect Penitent
Through Gates of Splendor ch 5 Expendable for God, second half
     William Carey: none this week
History of the American People pg 107-108 (to 'second half of the twentieth century.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 5 Oudenarde and Malplaquet (first half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Sermon, third quarter (1741)
Founding Father "Fathers" OR Life of Washington ch 10
Longitude ch 12 A Tale of Two Portraits OR From London to Land's End: from "This county, and this part of it" to "many things, very instructing."
Are You Liberal, Conservative? pg 112-121 summary-end
The Universe Next Door ch 4 The Silence of Finite Space: Naturalism, middle third
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 15 Stories, Plays, and Poems over the next 2 or 3 weeks
Coverley Papers: 128, 129
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 19 Of Men Who Are Their Own Masters
Gulliver's Travels Part III-A Voyage to Laputa, Etc ch 8-11
Tale of a Tub: Section X.--A Farther Digression, Section XI.--A Tale Of A Tub
Poetry
Great Astronomers: James Bradley
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 10
Bible: 1 Samuel 4-8; Mark 13-14:11; Psalm 116, 117; Proverbs 5:15-23
Mere Christianity Book 2 ch 5 The Practical Conclusion
Through Gates of Splendor ch 6 Missionary to the Head-Shrinking Jivaros
     or William Carey ch 3 A Jar of Clay, first third, to "cared for him and sustained him."
History of the American People pg 108-112 (to 'essence of the religious experience.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 5 Oudenarde and Malplaquet (last half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Jonathan Edwards' "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" Sermon, last quarter (1741)
Founding Father "Patriarchs and Masters" OR Life of Washington ch 11
Longitude ch 13 The Second Voyage of Captain James Cook OR From London to Land's End: from "As I say, Plymouth lies" to "appertaining to the honour of Cornwall."
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg150-155: Truth: Justice in Word
The Universe Next Door ch 4 The Silence of Finite Space: Naturalism, last third
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 65 Joseph Addison "the Spectator"
Coverley Papers: 130, 131, 132 Steele
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 20 False Doctoring, ch 21 Drinking
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: The County Assizes
Gulliver's Travels Part IV-A Voyage to the Houyhnhnms ch 1-4
Tale of a Tub: The Conclusion; read to the end
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 11
Bible: 1 Samuel 9-12; Mark 14:12-72; Psalm 118:1-18; Proverbs 6:1-19
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 1 The Three Parts of Morality
Through Gates of Splendor ch 7 Breaking Jungle Barriers, first half
     or William Carey ch 3 A Jar of Clay, middle third, from "Creative Leisure"
History of the American People pg 112-114 (to 'stranger sects on the Protestant fringes.') OR Age of Revolution, ch 6 Treaty of Utrechte (first half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Declaration of Rights (1765)
Founding Father "Father of his Country" OR Life of Washington ch 12
Yuval Levin interview on The Great Debate: Edmund Burke, Thomas Paine, and the Birth of the Left and Right YouTube, 1 hour
Longitude ch 14 The Mass Production of Genius OR From London to Land's End: from "Behind Foy and nearer" to "materials for another letter."
Coverley Papers: 269 Addison, 329, 335 Addison
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 22 Night and Day, ch 23 Two Old Ladies, ch 24 Maria Calls in Shire Lane
Days with Sir Roger DeCoverley: The Spectators Return to Town
Gulliver's Travels Part IV-A Voyage to the Houyhnhnms ch 5-8
Battle of the Books--take 2 weeks to read this
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Week 12
Bible: 1 Samuel 13, 14; Mark 15, 16; Psalm 118:19-29; Proverbs 6:20-35
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 2 The 'Cardinal Virtues'
Through Gates of Splendor ch 7 Breaking Jungle Barriers, second half
     or William Carey ch 3 A Jar of Clay, last third, from "Creative Leisure"
History of the American People pg 114-117 OR Age of Revolution, ch 6 Treaty of Utrechte (last half this week)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Patrick Henry's famous 'Give me liberty or give me death - 1775
Founding Father "Death" OR Life of Washington ch 13
Longitude ch 15 In the Meridian Courtyard OR From London to Land's End: Appendix
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 66 Dick Steele
Coverley Papers: 359 Budgell, 383 Addison, 517
Isaac Bickerstaff ch 25 Sister Jenny and Her Husband, ch 26 Love That Will Live, ch 27 Mr Bickerstaff's Nephews
Gulliver's Travels Part IV-A Voyage to the Houyhnhnms ch 9-12
Battle of the Books--take 2 weeks to read this
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts I and II this term

Optional Exam Week

Term 2: 1730-1786

Week 13
Bible: 1 Samuel 15-17; Acts 1, 2; Psalm 119:1-19; Proverbs 7:1-5
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 3 Social Morality
Through Gates of Splendor ch 8 The Aucas, first half
     William Carey: none this week
History of the American People pg 121-125 to "Huguenot immigrants in the British colonies could testify" OR Age of Revolution, ch 7 The House of Hanover
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Edmund Burke's Plea for Conciliation with the American Colonies, 1775
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Inch Keith, St. Andrews
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 156-162: Spoken Truth
The Universe Next Door ch 5 Zero Point: Nihilism, first third
Common Sense by Thomas Paine Introduction
History of Rasselas ch 1-3 (these are very short chapters)
Land of Little Rain ch 1 The Land of Little Rain, 2 Water Trails of the Ceriso OR Selbourne to end of Letter IV OR Life of the Fly ch 1, 2
The Story of Painting by H.W. Janson - this term, work through the section "Toward Revolution"
Poetry
Grammar
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Signs and Seasons: work through ch 7, The Wandering Stars, this term
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 14
Bible: 1 Samuel 18-20:42; Acts 3, 4; Psalm 119:20-35; Proverbs 7:6-27
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 4 Morality and Psychoanalysis
Through Gates of Splendor ch 8 The Aucas, second half
     or William Carey ch 4 The Modernization of India, first fifth, to "others amongst the American Indians."
History of the American People pg 125-131 to "factor in his life and allegiance." OR Age of Revolution, ch 8 Sir Robert Walpole
The Declaration of Independence (1776)
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Aberbrothick, Montrose
The Universe Next Door ch 5 Zero Point: Nihilism, middle third
Common Sense by Thomas Paine 1 Of the Origin and Design of Government in General
History of Rasselas ch 4-8
She Stoops to Conquer, a play; read Act I (there are 5 acts; do one per week)
Land of Little Rain ch 3 The Scavengers OR Selbourne Letters V-XI OR Life of the Fly ch 3, 4
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
The Sea Around Us ch 4. The Sunless Sea
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 15
Bible: 1 Samuel 21-24; Acts 5, 6; Psalm 119:37-56; Proverbs 8:1-11
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 5 Sexual Morality
Through Gates of Splendor ch 9 September 1955
     or William Carey ch 4 The Modernization of India, second fifth, from "Three Presuppositions of Carey's Reforms" to "fighting for their own rule."
History of the American People pg 131-136 to "indulging his scientific curiosity." OR Age of Revolution; ch 9 Austrian Succession
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Aberdeen, Slanes Castle, the Buller of Buchan
The Universe Next Door ch 5 Zero Point: Nihilism, last third
Common Sense by Thomas Paine 2 Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession
History of Rasselas ch 9-12
She Stoops to Conquer, a play; read Act II
Land of Little Rain 4 The Pocket Hunter OR Selbourne Letters XII-XXII OR Life of the Fly ch 5
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 16 History over the next 2 or 3 weeks
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 16
Bible: 1 Samuel 25-27; Acts 7-8:8; Psalm 119:57-71; Proverbs 8:12-21
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 6 Christian Marriage, first half
Through Gates of Splendor ch 10 Operation Auca Begins
     or William Carey ch 4 The Modernization of India, third fifth, from "Carey's Two Most Important Contributions to Reform"
History of the American People pg 136-141 to "and oppressive, but ridiculous." OR Age of Revolution, use this week to catch up if necessary
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Autobiography of Ben Franklin (this book has no chapters; estimate and read portions over 16 weeks)
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Bamff, Elgin, Fores, Calder, Fort George, Inverness
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 163-166: Some Causes of Lying
Common Sense by Thomas Paine 3 Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
History of Rasselas ch 13-15
She Stoops to Conquer, a play; read Act III
Land of Little Rain 5 Shoshone Land OR Selbourne Letters XXIII-XXXII OR Life of the Fly ch 6
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 17
Bible: 1 Samuel 28-2 Samuel 1:16; Acts 8:9-9; Psalm 119:72-87; Proverbs 8:22-35
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 6 Christian Marriage, second half
Through Gates of Splendor ch 11 A Line from Plane to Ground, first half
     or William Carey ch 4 The Modernization of India, fourth fifth, from "Carey's Two Most Important Contributions to Reform"
History of the American People pg 141-147 to "--to a close." OR Age of Revolution, ch 10 The American Colonies
Articles of Confederation spread over two weeks if desired (1777)
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 1, 2
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Lough Ness, Fall of Fiers, Fort Augustus
The Universe Next Door ch 6 Beyond Nihilism: Existentialism, first third
Common Sense by Thomas Paine 3 Thought
s on the Present State of American Affairs
History of Rasselas ch 16-19
She Stoops to Conquer, a play; read Act IV
Land of Little Rain 6 Jimville, 7 My Neighbor's Field OR Selbourne Letters XXXIII-XLIV OR Life of the Fly ch 7, 8
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 67 Pope
Poetry
Great Astronomers: Sir William Herschel, first half
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 18
Bible: 2 Samuel 1:17-4; Acts 10, 11; Psalm 119:88-102; Proverbs 9:1-18
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 7 Forgiveness
Through Gates of Splendor ch 11 A Line from Plane to Ground, second half
     or William Carey ch 4 The Modernization of India, last fifth, from "Carey's Two Most Important Contributions to Reform"
History of the American People pg 147-152 to "their lives and fortunes in the same cause." OR Age of Revolution, ch 11 The First World War
Articles of Confederation, finish if necessary (1777)
Articles of Capitulation, Yorktown (1781)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 3-5
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Anoch
The Universe Next Door ch 6 Beyond Nihilism: Existentialism, middle third
Common Sense by Thomas Paine Appendix
History of Rasselas ch 20-25
She Stoops to Conquer, a play; read Act V
Land of Little Rain 8 The Mesa Trail OR Selbourne Letters to Daines Barrington I-VI OR Life of the Fly 9, 10
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 68 Samuel Johnson
Poetry
Great Astronomers: Sir William Herschel, second half
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 19
Bible: 2 Samuel 5-9; Acts 12-13:41; Psalm 119:103-122; Proverbs 10:1-11
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 8 The Great Sin
Through Gates of Splendor ch 12 The Savages Respond, first half
     William Carey: none this week
History of the American People pg 152-157 to "Independence sets forth." OR Age of Revolution, ch 12 The Quarrel with America
Treaty with Great Britain (1783)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 6, 7
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Glensheals, The Highlands
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 167-172: Integrity in Work
The Universe Next Door ch 6 Beyond Nihilism: Existentialism, last third
Essays by Jane Haldimand Marcet 1 The Rich and The Poor
History of Rasselas ch 26-29
The School for Scandal, a 5-act play; read Act I
Land of Little Rain 9 The Basket Maker OR Selbourne Letters VII-XVI OR Life of the Fly ch 11
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 17 Science and Mathematics over the next 2 or 3 weeks
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 69 Johnson
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 20
Bible: 2 Samuel 10-13:20; Acts 13:42-15:29; Psalm 119:123-136; Proverbs 10:12-21
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 9 Charity
Through Gates of Splendor ch 12 The Savages Respond, second half
     or William Carey ch 5 The Mind of a Modernizer, first quarter, to "His Word irrespective of how we feel."
History of the American People pg 157-162 to "September 11, 1777." OR Age of Revolution, use this as a catch-up week
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 8, 9
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Glenelg, Sky, Armidel
Essays by Jane Haldimand Marcet 2 Wages
History of Rasselas ch 30-34
The School for Scandal, a play; read Act II
Land of Little Rain 10 The Streets of the Mountains OR Selbourne Letters XVIII-XXII OR Life of the Fly ch 12-14
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
The Sea Around Us ch 5. Hidden Lands
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 21
Bible: 2 Samuel 13:21-15; Acts 15:22-16:40; Psalm 119:137-155; Proverbs 10:22-32
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 10 Hope
Through Gates of Splendor ch 13 The Search for Palm Beach, first half
     or William Carey ch 5 The Mind of a Modernizer, second quarter, from "Human Beings as God's Image" to "never, lamentably, becoming a reforming force."
History of the American People pg 162-167 to "Anglo-American Special Relationship." OR Age of Revolution, ch 13 War of Independence
Federalist Paper No. 10 - Divisive Party Factions
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 10
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Coriatachan in Sky
The Universe Next Door ch 7 Journey to the East: Eastern Pantheistic Monism, first third
Essays by Jane Haldimand Marcet 3 Population: or Patty's Marriage
History of Rasselas ch 35-38
The School for Scandal, a play; read Act III
Land of Little Rain 11 Water Borders OR Selbourne Letters XXIII-XXXVI OR Life of the Fly ch 15-16
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 70 Goldsmith
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 22
Bible: 2 Samuel 16-18; Acts 17, 18; Psalm 119:156-176; Proverbs 11:1-11
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 11 Faith
Through Gates of Splendor ch 13 The Search for Palm Beach, second half
     or William Carey ch 5 The Mind of a Modernizer, third quarter, from "All People Can Change, Because We Are All Made in God's Image"
History of the American People pg 167-173 to "lost the religious battle." OR Age of Revolution, ch 14 The United States
Federalist Paper No. 39 - Republican Principles
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 11
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Raasay
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 173-178: Integrity in Use of Time
The Universe Next Door ch 7 Journey to the East: Eastern Pantheistic Monism, middle third
Essays by Jane Haldimand Marcet 4 The Poor's Rate: or The Treacherous Friend
History of Rasselas ch 39-42
The School for Scandal, a play; read Act IV
Land of Little Rain 12 Other Water Borders OR Selbourne Letters XXXVII-XLIV OR Life of the Fly ch 17-18
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 71 Goldsmith
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 23
Bible: 2 Samuel 19-21; Acts 19-20:17; Psalm 120, 121; Proverbs 11:12-22
Mere Christianity Book 3 ch 12 Faith (again)
Through Gates of Splendor ch 14 An Auca on the Path
     or William Carey ch 5 The Mind of a Modernizer, last quarter, to "His Word irrespective of how we feel."
History of the American People pg 173-177 to "reaching it the next morning."
Federalist Paper No. 51 - Proper Checks and Balances
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 12, 13
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Dunvegan
The Universe Next Door ch 7 Journey to the East: Eastern Pantheistic Monism, last third
Essays by Jane Haldimand Marcet 5 Foreign Trade: or The Wedding Gown
Love is a Fallacy (very short!)
History of Rasselas ch 43-46
The School for Scandal, a play; read Act VI (take 2 weeks if necessary)
Land of Little Rain 13 Nurslings of the Sky OR Selbourne Letters XLV-LVI OR Life of the Fly ch 19
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 72 Burns
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Week 24
Bible: 2 Samuel 22-24; Acts 20:18-21; Psalm 122, 123, 124; Proverbs 11:23-31
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 1 Making and Begetting
Through Gates of Splendor ch 15 Why Did the Men Go?
     William Carey: book is finished
History of the American People pg 177-184 to "the other, at all times."OR Age of Revolution, ch 15 The Indian Empire
Federalist Paper No. 68 - Electing the President; The Electoral College
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 14
Letters to His Son by Lord Chesterfield
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ulinish, Talisker in Sky
History of Rasselas ch 47-49
Land of Little Rain 14 Little Town of the Grape Vines OR Selbourne Letters LVII to end OR Life of the Fly ch 20
Microbe Hunters ch 2 Spallanzani (there are 7 sections; space it out across a week or more if desired)
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through parts III and IV this term

Optional Exam Week

Term 3: 1786-1815

Week 25
Bible: 1 Kings 1-2:27; Acts 22; Psalm 125, 126, 127; Proverbs 12:1-12
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 2 Three-Personal God
Through Gates of Splendor ch 16 We Go Not Forth Alone, first half
History of the American People pg 184-192 to "In that sense it was very important." OR Age of Revolution, ch 16 The Younger Pitt
Constitution of the United States (1787)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 15, 16
Founding Brothers: Preface- The Generation
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 1, 2
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ostig in Sky to "habitually idle."
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 179-186: Opinions
The Universe Next Door ch 8 A Separate Universe: The New Age, first fifth (about 10 pages)
Pride and Prejudice ch 1-7
Faust: Dedication, Prelude, and Prologue (about 11 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 1-5
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Signs and Seasons: work through the Epilogue, The Calendar, this term
The Sea Around Us ch 6. The Long Snowfall
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 26
Bible: 1 Kings 2:28-5; Acts 23; Psalm 128, 129, 130; Proverbs 12:13-28
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 3 Time and Beyond
Through Gates of Splendor ch 16 We Go Not Forth Alone, second half
History of the American People pg 192-200 to "as two years (some, one)." OR Age of Revolution, ch 17 The American Constitution
Washington's First Inaugural Address (1789)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 17
Founding Brothers: ch 1 The Duel
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 3, 4
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ostig in Sky from "Having never been supplied" to yield no protection."
The Universe Next Door ch 8 A Separate Universe: The New Age, second fifth (about 10 pages)
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 18 Philosophy over the next 2 or 3 weeks
Pride and Prejudice ch 8-13
Faust: Night (14 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 6-10
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 27
Bible: 1 Kings 6, 7; Acts 24, 25; Psalm 131, 132, 133; Proverbs 13:1-12
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 4 Good Infection
Through Gates of Splendor ch 17 Success on Friday
History of the American People pg 200-208 to "William Few of Georgia." OR Age of Revolution, ch 18 The French Revolution
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 18, 19
Founding Brothers: ch 2 The Dinner
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 5, 6
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ostig in Sky from "It affords a generous" to "survived to see their country again."
The Universe Next Door ch 8 A Separate Universe: The New Age, third fifth (about 10 pages)
Pride and Prejudice ch 14-18
Faust: Before the Gate (11 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 11-15
Poetry
Great Astronomers: Pierre-Simon Laplace
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 28
Bible: 1 Kings 8-9:14; Acts 26; Psalm 134, 135; Proverbs 13:13-25
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 5 The Obstinate Toy Soldiers
Through Gates of Splendor ch 18 Silence, first half
History of the American People pg 208-215 to "industry could stand on its own feet." OR Age of Revolution, ch 19 France Confronted
Speeches by William Wilberforce and William Pitt concerning the slave trade; spend two weeks
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 20
Founding Brothers: ch 2 The Dinner (catch up week)
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 7, 8
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ostig in Sky from "The Gothick swarms have at least been multiplied" to "the congregation may often be offended or misled."
The Universe Next Door ch 8 A Separate Universe: The New Age, fourth fifth (about 10 pages)
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 187-190: Principles
Pride and Prejudice ch 19-23
Faust: Study(11 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 16-20
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 29
Bible: 1 Kings 9:15-12:11; Acts 27; Psalm 136; Proverbs 14:1-11
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 6 Two Notes
Through Gates of Splendor ch 18 Silence, second half
History of the American People pg 215-222 to "inti-mate acquaintance." OR Age of Revolution, use this week to catch up if necessary
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 21, 22
Founding Brothers: ch 3 The Silence
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 9, 10
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ostig in Sky from "There is in Scotland, as among" to "whose vanity they flattered."
The Universe Next Door ch 8 A Separate Universe: The New Age, last fifth (about 10 pages)
Pride and Prejudice ch 24-29
Faust: Study, Auerbach's Cellar (16 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 21-25
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
The Sea Around Us ch 7. The Birth of an Island
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 30
Bible: 1 Kings 12:12-ch 14; Acts 28; James 1; Psalm 137, 138; Proverbs 14:12-24
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 7 Let's Pretend
Through Gates of Splendor ch 19 Yet Have We Not Forgotten Thee
History of the American People pg 222-230 to "led America to an auspicious start." OR Age of Revolution, ch 20 Trafalgar
Speeches by William Wilberforce and William Pitt concerning the slave trade; spend two weeks
Washington's Farewell Address (1796)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 23
Founding Brothers: ch 4 The Farewell
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 11, 12
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ostig in Sky from "The recital of genealogies" to "safe into his own harbour."
How To Read a Book Part 3 ch 19 Social Science over the next 2 or 3 weeks
Pride and Prejudice ch 30-34
Faust: Witches' Kitchen (10 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 26-30
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 31
Bible: 1 Kings 15-16:22; James 2, 3; Psalm 139; Proverbs 14:25-35
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 8 Hard or Easy?
Through Gates of Splendor ch Epilogue 1958
History of the American People pg 230-237 to "minority only eight times." OR Age of Revolution, ch 21 Emperor of the French
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 24
Founding Brothers: ch 4 The Farewell (catch up week)
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 13, 14
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Col, Grissipol in Col
The Universe Next Door ch 9 The Vanished Horizon: Postmodernism, first third
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 191-203: Self-Ordering
Pride and Prejudice ch 35-40
Faust: A Street, Evening, Promenade, The Neighbor's House (15 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 31-35
Poetry
Great Astronomers: John Brinkley and the Dunsink Observatory in Dublin
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 32
Bible: 1 Kings 16:23-18; James 4, 5; Psalm 140, 141; Proverbs 15:1-15
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 9 Counting the Cost
Through Gates of Splendor ch Epilogue 1981
History of the American People pg 237-245 to "to the pediment and roof." OR Age of Revolution, ch 22 Peninsular War
Treaty with the Six Nations (1794)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 25, 26
Founding Brothers: ch 5 The Collaborators
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 15, 16
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Castle of Col
The Universe Next Door ch 9 The Vanished Horizon: Postmodernism, middle third
English Literature for Boys and Girls Chap 73 Cowper
Pride and Prejudice ch 41-44
Faust: Street, Garden, Garden-Arbor, Forest and Cavern (14 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 36-40
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 33
Bible: 1 Kings 19, 20; Galatians 1, 2; Psalm 142, 143; Proverbs 15:16-33
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 10 Nice People or New Men, first half
History of the American People pg 245-253 to "begged Congress to accept." OR Age of Revolution, ch 23 Washington, Adams, Jefferson
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 27, 28
Founding Brothers: ch 5 The Collaborators (catch up week)
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 17-19
Treaty with France (Louisiana Purchase) (1803)
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Mull
The Universe Next Door ch 9 The Vanished Horizon: Postmodernism, last third
Pride and Prejudice ch 45-48
Faust: Margaret's Room, Martha's Garden, At the Fountain, Donjon, Night (16 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 41-45
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
The Sea Around Us ch 8. The Shape of Ancient Seas
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 34
Bible: 1 Kings 21, 22; Ecclesiastes 1; Galatians 3; Psalm 144, 145; Proverbs 16:1-11
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 10 Nice People or New Men, second half
History of the American People pg 253-261 to "Vermont and New York State." OR Age of Revolution, ch 24 The War of 1812
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 29
Founding Brothers: ch 6 The Friendship
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 20-22
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Ulva, Inch Kenneth to "warmer among the ruins of Iona"
CM's Ourselves Book 1 pg 204-210: Vocation
Pride and Prejudice ch 49-52
Faust: Cathedral, Walpurgis Night (15 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 46-50
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 35
Bible: Ecclesiastes 2-6; Galatians 4; Psalm 146, 147; Proverbs 16:12-22
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 11 The New Men, first half
History of the American People pg 261-269 to "grand but ruthless purposes." OR Age of Revolution, ch 25 Elba and Waterloo
Treaty with Great Britain (End of War of 1812) (1814)
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 30, 31
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
The Universe Next Door ch 10 The Examined Life: Conclusion
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 23
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Inch Kenneth from "We came too late" to "confined him in the dungeon."
Pride and Prejudice ch 53-56
Faust: Oberon and Titania's Golden Wedding, Dreary Day, Night (9 pages)
Count of Monte Cristo ch 51-55
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Week 36
Bible: Ecclesiastes 7-12; Galatians 5, 6; Psalm 148, 149, 150; Proverbs 16:23-33
Mere Christianity Book 4 ch 11 The New Men, second half
History of the American People pg 269-279 OR Age of Revolution, catch up this week if necessary
John Adams and the American Revolution ch 32, 33
Napoleon Bonaparte by J. Abbott - not too long, but no chapters. Divide as desired this term
Miracle at Philadelphia ch 24, 25
Journey to Western Islands of Scotland: Inch Kenneth from "Lochbuy means the Yellow Lake" to end.
Pride and Prejudice ch 57-61
Count of Monte Cristo ch 56-60 (finish reading chapters 61-118 through the summer)
Faust: Dungeon (8 pages)
Poetry
Apologia Science or BJU Science
Elements of Style: Work through part V this term

Optional Exam Week

Last updated: July 29, 2024 (old Bible schedule was removed)