The Classics Curriculum
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Johnny Tremain never knew his father. His mother, whom he dearly loved, died when he was a youngster. But before she died Johnny's mother made sure that he would grow up to be a fine young man, able to earn a good living. Johnny Tremain was apprenticed to a silversmith in Boston in the mid seventeen seventies. Not only was he a good apprentice... he had promise of being a great silversmith, just like his hero Paul Revere. Johnny just had one problem... he was proud. His pride made him haughty and overconfident. One Sunday, in order to get a job done on time, Johnny broke the "Sabbath" and cast a silver pitcher. It happened so fast nobody could stop it... the crucible cracked and the molten silver poured all over Johnny's hand. It was the beginning of a new life for Johnny. No longer would he be able to work as a silversmith. Who would have ever guessed that this terrible accident would lead to his participation in the birth of a new nation?
History and Geography :
Colonial American; Revolutionary War.
English :
Sentences, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
Reading :
Reading comprehension with activities designed to build and strengthen skills such as main idea, cause and effect, sequencing, inferences, drawing conclusions and predicting outcomes.
Vocabulary and Spelling :
Activities are designed to improve spelling skills and increase vocabulary.
Creative Writing :
Activities designed to make writing enjoyable, thus encouraging the student to write. Daily writing and weekly editing are emphasized.
Critical Thinking :
Activities designed to strengthen logic and deductive reasoning through puzzles, analogies, and following directions.
Science and Health :
Nutrition; first aid; heat and heat conduction; fire safety.
Moral and Ethical Values :
The effects of pride; patriotism; trust; responsibility; do unto others.