Reading Homeschool Curriculum

Freddy's class is collecting canned goods for a Thanksgiving food drive, but class bully, Max, forgets to bring one.

"Level 2: developing reader 250-750 words"--P. [1] of cover.

In the year 1707, eight-year-old Sarah accompanies her father into the wilderness of Connecticut. There her father builds a house and clears land while Sarah keeps the camp and cooks for him. The dark, the wild animals, and the Indians all make it difficult to be brave, but, she reminds herself of her mother's words as she holds her red cloak close: "Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble." When her father leaves to bring the rest of the family back, Sarah is left in the care of a neighboring Indian tribe, where she learns the meaning of trust and friendship. Based on a true story. Setting: Connecticut, 1707 Guide: 30 pages; 9 sections

Twelve-year-old Matt is left alone in the Maine wilderness to take care of the cabin until his father can return with the rest of the family. But after a series of mishaps leaves Matt injured and without food, Matt must depend on a tribe of neighboring Indians for help. Matt discovers the problems of communicating with, depending upon, and understanding people from a different culture. Setting: Maine, 1763 Pgs: 58