COURSE PLAN CARRY ON, MR. BOWDITCH

COURSE PLAN CARRY ON, MR. BOWDITCH COURSE PLAN METHODOLOGY: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham is represented by the abbreviation. Each weekly assignment is summarized in the first lines of the week s daily course plan. The specific daily assignments are outlined in the following lines indicated by the 1, 2, 3 and 4. The chapter study questions, chapter vocabulary and glossary are located in the Literature Study Question booklets available for purchase from. Answers should be given in complete written or oral sentences. We suggest reading the weekly written assignment to the student at the beginning of the week. The student should write the assignment down on a note card (to be used as a bookmark) so that he can think about the assignment as he reads. The written assignments are suggested to be started on Thursday after the reading is done and completed by the following Monday. As the teacher, be sure to review the exam now to ensure all concepts are covered with your student as he reads the book. All the Exam questions will be taken from the notes listed in these course plans and the Study Questions in the Literature Study Question booklet. Each week also includes a memory gem. If the student repeats the phrase a couple of times a day each week, he will improve his memory skills, increase his repertoire of phraseology, and prepare for one of the parts of the exam at the same time. Encourage the student to pay attention as he reads the quotation in the text, so he understands the context. He can also earn extra credit by knowing these quotations for the final. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, is the biography of Nathaniel Bowditch, a young boy in the time of the American Revolution. His natural mathematical intelligence and curiosity helped him to overcome poverty and become an expert in navigation on America s merchant ships and write the book The American Practical Navigator, also known as the Sailor s Bible. His self-discipline and self-education give him opportunities beyond all expectations. Characters: The Family: Nathaniel Bowditch (Nat) - The main character. A real person born in 1773 Hab Short for Habakkuk Nat s older brother Mary Nat s oldest sister, looks after the family Lizza Nat sister and confidante Mother - makes the best of things but dies when Nat is ten Father was captain of a ship that sunk, was unable to care well for his family Granny Father s mother who took care of the family, died when Nat was twelve William, Samuel, Lois Nat s younger brothers and sister Important People in Nat s Life: Mr. Watson Nat s elementary school teacher Dr. Bentley encourages Nat with his studies and offers him access to a private library, pastor of East Church Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO1

COURSE PLAN Jonathan Hodges A young business man who indentures Nat for 9 years Captain Henry Prince An able captain under whom Nat first sails Elias Derby Ship owner who has a good sense of the future of the young country Mr. Walsh Nat s bookkeeping teacher Ben Meeker A worker in Ropes and Hodges who is becalmed and a pessimist Sam Smith A sea captain who is a champion for Nat, orients him to the chandlery Mr. Morris Offers Nat a job to tutor his daughters and go to Harvard Reverend Dr. Prince Allows Nat to borrow books from The Salem Philosophical Library Elizabeth Boardman Daughter of a sea captain and friend of Nat Mary Ingersoll (Polly) Cousin of Elizabeth and daughter of a sea captain Captain Gibaut Offers Nat a position on board the ship Henry Monsieur Bonnefoy Gives advice about a venture Nathan Read A Harvard grad, owned the apothecary in town, let Nat borrow books in French Mr. Jordy Helps Nat to pronounce French correctly Lem Harvey A trouble maker, one of Nat s fo c stle students, becomes a friend Dr. Holyoke Founder of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Boston Lupe Another of Nat s top f c stle students Johnny Gorman Cabin boy turned able seaman because of Nat Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO2

COURSE PLAN WEEK 1 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 1-6 in the glossary prior to reading. You may want to have the Chapter 1 6 student use each in a sentence. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Memory Gem: A strong man sails by the ash breeze. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 3 4 Glossary Sentences Study Questions Chapter 1-6 Assignments Have the student read Chapter 1-6 and answer the Study Questions. Nat grew up on the eastern seaboard near Salem, Massachusetts. He has a loving family that is having financial trouble. He loves school, but the teacher does not expect much from him because he is so little. He has to quit school at age ten to help his father in the cooperage shop. Much to his disappointment he is indentured at age 12 to a businessman in town. Have the student complete the written assignment, due Monday. : Nat has to learn some hard life lessons at a very early age. He faces many disappointments in what he wants and what the family needs. Describe something you have had to do because of a need in your family. (minimum 1 paragraph) Week 1 Grade Book Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Week 1 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO3

COURSE PLAN WEEK 2 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 7-12 in the glossary prior to reading. You may want to have the student use each in a sentence. Study questions may be Chapter 7-12 completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Memory Gem: Being happy takes a lot of practice, don t you think? Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 3 4 Glossary Sentences Study Questions Chapter 7-12 Assignments Have the student read Chapter 7 12 and answer the Study Questions. Nat uses his time at the Ship Chandlery well, and uses all his spare time studying anything he can and is filling up many notebooks. After nine years his indenture is over and a new chapter of his life begins. Have the student complete the written assignment, due Monday. : Nat had many interests, but his love was mathematics. What one subject captures your interest that you would like to study? How would you begin to learn all you can about that subject?(1 paragraph) Week 2 Grade Book Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Week 2 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO4

COURSE PLAN WEEK 3 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Notes Chapter 13-18 Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 13-18 in the glossary prior to reading. You may want to have the student use each in a sentence. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Memory Gem: Do you think you can teach me anything without bawling me out? Yes. But I couldn t teach you as long as you bawl yourself out. Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 3 4 Glossary Sentences Study Questions Chapter 13-18 Assignments Have the student read Chapters 13 18 and answer the Study Questions. Nat makes good on his venture and begins teaching all the sailors how to do navigation on board ship. He finds errors in the navigational book they use and figures out a new way to do lunars. Nat also realizes he loves Elizabeth. They marry and then he is off to sea again. Have the student complete the written assignment, due Monday. Think of the Memory Gem. When was a time you felt you couldn t learn/or do something. How did you feel when you did finally learn or accomplish some skill?(1 paragraph) Week 3 Grade Book Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Week 3 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO5

COURSE PLAN WEEK 4 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Notes Chapter 19-24 Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 19-24 in the glossary prior to reading. You may want to have the student use each in a sentence. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Memory Gem: Rough weather at times. But I ll say this for it I was never becalmed! Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 3 4 Glossary Sentences Study Questions Chapter 19-24 Assignments Have the student read Chapter 19-24 and answer the Study Questions. Nat sails again. He suffers another personal loss and Polly helps him through a difficult time. He educates new crews and befriends Lupe. Nat earns his degree, becomes Captain of his own ship and puts all his learning and figuring to the test as he navigates home through a dense fog. Have the student complete the written assignment, due Monday.. Rough weather could be a metaphor for Nat s life, but he never felt becalmed. Describe Nat s character traits that made him successful in life. Week 4 Grade Book Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Week 4 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO6

COURSE PLAN WEEK 5 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week BB Notes Report Review Written assignment: Congratulations! You have finished reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Now you need to write a nice book report on the story. Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 2 3 4 Report Review Report Review Assignments. Work on your book report. Review your paper to make sure everything you have written supports your thesis statement, and the entire paper has a gentle flow from one supported idea to the next. Check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Rewrite the paper neatly if you are writing it in long hand. Study for the Exam. Review all your Study Questions, the starred vocabulary, the geographical locations, and the characters. Week 5 Grade Book Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Week 5 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO7

ASSIGNMENT ANSWER KEY WEEK 1: : Nat has to learn some hard life lessons at a very early age. He faces many disappointments in what he wants and what the family needs. Describe something you have had to do because of a need in your family. Answers will vary. WEEK 2: : Nat had many interests, but his love was mathematics. What one subject captures your interest that you would like to study in depth? How would you begin to learn all you can about that subject? (1 paragraph) Answers should include things like: State your interest Resources you can use People who share your interest How much time/day or week you would devote pursuing your learning WEEK 3: : Think of the Memory Gem: Do you think you can teach me anything without bawling me out? Yes. But I couldn t teach you as long as you bawl yourself out. When was a time you felt you couldn t learn/or do something? How did you feel when you did finally learn or accomplish some skill? Explain your answer (1 paragraph) The student's response should explain how he felt in the beginning and how his feelings changed as the skill or knowledge was learned. WEEK 4: : Rough weather could be a metaphor for Nat s life, but he never felt becalmed. Describe Nat s character traits that made him successful in life. (1 paragraph) Answers should include some of the following points: Positive attitude Appreciating persons who helped Taking advantage of opportunity Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO8

EXAM Part I. Study Questions. Answer each question in complete sentences. (3 points each) 1. Who is the main character of the story? 2. What was the greatest disappointment for Nat when he was only 10 years old? 3. What does it mean to be indentured? 4. How does Nat use his free time during his indenture? 5. What is Nat s position on his first voyage? 6. How well does he do his job? 7. Why does Nat teach all the crews to navigate aboard ship? 8. How did Nat feel about finding mistakes in Moore s Navigational book? 9. Does Nat ever collect on his expectation? How? 10. Explain how people helped Nat learn. 11. How was mathematics important in Nat s life? 12. What would Nat say to you if you whined and complained about how you don t understand something you are trying to learn? 13. What were the purposes of Nat s voyages? 14. Who supports Nat as he writes his book? 15. Would you have liked to have Nat s opportunities? Why or why not? Part II. Names. Match the name with the description of the person. (2 points each) Elizabeth Boardman Mr. Watson Ben meeker Captain Prince Lem Harvey Dr. Bentley Nat s first teacher who thought he was too young to work big problems A pastor who encouraged Nat in his learning A girl who said Nat s brain works to fast Was master on Nat s first voyage A troublemaker who becomes a student of Nat s A man who is becalmed, and a pessimist Part III. Essay. Throughout his life Nat sailed by the ash breeze. What is that? How did it help/hinder him? What was his proudest moment? (30 points) Part IV. Extra Credit. Write down up to three of the Memory Gems that you have memorized. (3 points each) Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO9

EXAM ANSWER KEY Part I. Study Questions. Answer each question in complete sentences. (3 points each) 1. Who is the main character of the story? Nathaniel Bowditch. 2. What was the greatest disappointment for Nat when he was only 10 years old? He was not allowed to go to school. 3. What does it mean to be indentured? One must work at a job for a number of years for room and board without pay. 4. How does Nat use his free time during his indenture? Nat studies everything he can and keeps notebooks on what he has learned. 5. What is Nat s position on his first voyage? Nat was a ships clerk. 6. How well does he do his job? He does well and is able to negotiate in French. 7. Why does Nat teach all the crews to navigate aboard ship? He feels they are capable and wants to give back for all those who helped him. 8. How did Nat feel about finding mistakes in Moore s Navigational book? He was very angry that so many mistakes were found as people s lives depended on the information. 9. Does Nat ever collect on his expectation? How? Yes, he gets to study the scientific books that were aboard the Mars. 10. Explain how people helped Nat learn. Many people recognized his intelligence and thirst for learning and gave him time to study and access to books. 11. How was mathematics important in Nat s life? Nat was brilliant in math and he enjoyed the perfection of working with numbers, especially knowing his work could help others. 12. What would Nat say to you if you whined and complained about how you don t understand something you are trying to learn? He would say you were wasting his time and when you were ready to learn he would help you. 13. What were the purposes of Nat s voyages? All of Nat s voyages were on merchant ships to buy and sell goods. Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO10

EXAM ANSWER KEY 14. Who supports Nat as he writes his book? Polly, his second wife, encourages him to write his navigational book. 15. Would you have liked to have Nat s opportunities? Why or why not? Answers will vary but need to be supported by facts from the story. Part II. Names. Match the name with the description of the person or horse. (2 points each) Mr. Watson: Dr. Bentley: Elizabeth Boardman: Captain Prince: Lem Harvey: Ben Meeker: Nat s first teacher who thought he was too young to work big problems A pastor who encouraged Nat in his learning A girl who said Nat s brain works too fast Was master on Nat s first voyage A mean man who becomes a student of Nat s A man who is becalmed in the chandlery Part III. Essay. Throughout his life Nat sailed by the ash breeze. What is that? How did it help/hinder him? What was his proudest moment (30 points) The essay should include the following points: Explain the term sailing by the ash breeze It helped him get jobs after his indenture He help other people better their lives by teaching them new skills Proudest moment was getting his degree from Harvard Part IV. Extra Credit. Write down up to three of the Memory Gems that you have memorized. (3 points) See memory gems listed in the lesson plans. Any are acceptable. Copyright 2016 All Rights Reserved CO11