The Classics Curriculum
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This classic tale set in Texas just after the Civil War is the story of an ugly yellow dog and the family he adopted. With his father away on a cattle drive, a dog was needed at the ranch. But Old Yeller was not the dog Travis had in mind! Still, the dog nosed his way into the hearts of the whole family--especially Travis. How would they have survived the hardships of life in the untamed west without him?
History and Geography :
Post Civil War era; Texas history (or history of your state).
English :
Pronouns, subject pronouns, possessive pronouns.
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 :
The brain; the nervous system.
Moral and Ethical Values :
Confidence; responsibility; faithfulness; loyalty; fair.