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QUARTER 2—The Age of Reform (1522–1572)
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Around the World—Quarter 2
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Week 13
Lessons 37-39
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Day 1: Lesson 37—Mary Tudor (“Bloody Mary”) (1553)
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Day 2: Lesson 38—Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
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Day 3: Lesson 39—John Knox and the Scottish Reformation (1559)
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Day 4: Enrichment (Activities/Literature)
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Day 5 (Part 1): Mapping Exercise
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Day 5 (Part 2): Week 13 Quiz
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Volume III Self-Paced Course Week 13 (FREE)

Assignment

  1. In your Student Reader, read “Around the World—Quarter 2” (p. 112-113) for an overview of the next 7 weeks.
  2. It is my recommendation that you read one or two outside books per quarter (ie. biographies, classics, historical fiction, or primary sources) to enrich your study of world history. While the Companion Guide offers you hundreds of titles for all ages, I’ve narrowed down those choices for middle and older self-paced students to give you 12 titles to choose from for each quarter. (You’re welcome!)  Lesson numbers are added to show you where the titles best fit, but don’t worry about lining up lessons and literature too closely because we all read at different rates. Just enjoy reading when you can!  For a printable full list, see your Home Page. For convenience, I’m dropping just the Quarter 2 titles here. 
  • Need a short cut?  I put in bold the books I’ve enjoyed the most for historical significance, rich content, or pure pleasure.  

QUARTER 2

  • Utopia by Sir Thomas More. This classic is readily available from numerous publishers. With most copies at 84 pages in length, it’s not too daunting of a satire for Middle and Older Students and a good introduction to reading original works. (Lesson 27)
  • A Man for All Seasons, a play by Robert Bolt. Reading a play is different from reading a book—and offers a tremendous opportunity for a family read-aloud, co-op, or school performance. A Man for All Seasons tells the story of Thomas More and his courage to stand for his convictions. Vintage (ISBN 978-0679728221); 1990; 163 pp. (Lesson 27)
  • The River of Grace: The Story of John Calvin by Joyce McPherson. This pleasant biography goes back to Calvin’s boyhood and offers a warm, thorough look at the Protestant leader. Greenleaf Press (ISBN 978-1882514540); 1999; 180 pp. (Lesson 30)
  • Children of the Longhouse by Joseph Bruchac. This Native American author brings to life young Ohkwa’ri, a Mohawk boy, to reveal the life and times of Native Americans before the arrival of Europeans. This pleasant read offers an important cultural perspective of North America. Puffin Books (ISBN 978-0140385045); 1998; 150 pp. (Lesson 33)
  • The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day by Scott O’Dell. This historical fiction revolves around William Tyndale’s plan to put the English Bible into the hands of the common people. Told through the experience of a 16-year-old sailor, Tom Barton, this book sheds light on the faith and courage of Bible smugglers. JourneyForth (ISBN 978-0890843680); 2007; 182 pp. (Lesson 34)
  • Beyond the Sacred Page by Jack Cavanaugh. This grand work of historical fiction is dedicated to a martyr, Joan Bocher, who was burned at the stake for heresy during the reign of Henry VIII for distributing English translations of the Bible to ladies at court. In Beyond the Sacred Page, readers experience the courts of England where young Meg is torn between love, politics, faith, and forbidden scripture. OakTara (ISBN 978-1602900943); 2014; 348 pp. (Lesson 34)
  • A Voice in the Wilderness: The Story of Bartolomé de Las Casas by Gerald Kinneavy. This novel, narrated by the author, tells the true and tragic tale of Bartolomé de Las Casas, who spent a lifetime protecting the indigenous of the New World. Outskirts Press (ISBN 978-1432708252); 2007; 268 pp. (Lesson 36)
  • Lady Jane Grey—Nine Day Queen of England by Faith Cook. A former online student of mine sent me this book as a gift and I’m so glad she did! I could hardly put it down. Faith Cook did a marvelous job explaining the politics of the time period (leading up to the tragedy of the young queen) and the personality of the young heroine (who held fast to her faith.) Evangelical Press (ISBN 978-0852346136); 2004; 249 pp. (Lesson 37)
  • Foxe’s Book of Martyrs by John Foxe. This classic (sometimes referred to as Foxe’s Christian Martyrs of the World) is not an easy read. However, it is valuable, timeless, and true. It was written in 1563 by an eyewitness of Christian persecution under Bloody Mary. Starting with the stoning of Stephen, John Foxe chronicles the lives of dozens of Christian martyrs and heroes of the faith. Many families add this treasury to their home libraries. Bridge-Logos, Inc. (ISBN 978-0882708751); 2001; 482 pp. (Lesson 37)
  • Queen Elizabeth I, a Biography by J. E. Neale. Originally published in 1934, this is considered by some the definitive biography of Elizabeth I. With readable text and an engaging story line, it won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Biography. Academy Chicago Publishers (ISBN 978-0897333627); 2005; 446 pp. (Lesson 38)
  • The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary, Queen of Scots (Young Royals) by Carolyn Meyer. Blending fact and fiction, Carolyn Meyer brings the tragic story of Mary, Queen of Scots to a better level of understanding by helping readers step into her thinking. Clarion Books (ISBN 978-0544022195); 2013; 432 pp. (Lesson 40)
  • Wings like a Dove: The Courage of Queen Jeanne d’Albret (Chosen Daughters) by Christine Farenhorst. This beautiful blend of fact (the persecution of Huguenots) and fiction (Jeanne’s younger years) will help students better know and appreciate the real Jeanne d’Albret and her steadfast contribution to the faith of the Huguenots. P&R Publishing (ISBN 978-0875526423); 2006; 208 pp. (Lesson 41)

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