McGuffey 2nd Reader Unit 10: Prudence and Thanksgiving
"The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. As righteousness tendeth to life; so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death." Proverbs 11: 17-18
"He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail." Proverbs 22: 8
"He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail." Proverbs 22: 8
These three lessons emphasize the importance of taking care of the harvest and storing food ahead for the winter. A poem of praise is included and families can discuss the importance of praising God in all things, including the abundance at harvest time.
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After completing the activities for Lessons 31-33, complete a Create and Share project: The following ideas may be considered:
- If it is harvest time, allow the children to participate in harvesting food and preserving it for future use.
- If it is not harvest time, you can make some type of food item and preserve it for future use (freezer meals, freezer snacks, canned beans, homemade bread, homemade cookies, etc.)
Lesson XXXI: Reading: Before reading Lesson XXXI, discuss the meaning of the following words: scythe—a tool use for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole. A picture of a scythe would be helpful in the discussion. Read Lesson XXXI out loud as a group and discuss the questions at the end.
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Lesson XXXII: Before reading Lesson XXXII, discuss the meaning of the following word (use a picture to help teach this word): sickle—a short handled farming tool with a semi-circular blade, used for cutting grain, lopping, or trimming. Read Lesson XXXII and discuss the questions at the end of the lesson. Use all eight questions, either orally or for written work.
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Lesson XXXIII: Before reading Lesson XXXIII, discuss the meaning of the following words: melodiously—having a pleasant tune, pleasant sounding; warble- (of a bird) sing softly and with a succession of constantly changing notes. Read Lesson XXXIII. This selection is good for reading orally, like a poem. Read it, talk about favorite lines, enjoy it together.
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