My First Treasure Trove of Literature

An Easy-to-Use Literature Program with Hands-On Activities

My First Treasure Trove of Literature introduces students to the rewarding study of literature. This inviting, approachable guide will develop a child’s reading and critical thinking skills, challenge him to think more deeply about virtuous character qualities, and build the foundation for a fruitful, lifelong relationship with good literature. The student will explore three delightful children’s classics:

• Pinocchio
• The Whipping Boy
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

My First Treasure Trove of Literature includes:

• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension questions
• Literary elements (character and plot)
• Literary devices (simile, allusion, onomatopoeia)
• Weekly questions for individual or group discussion
• Studies of virtuous character qualities and saintly role models
• Weekly games, projects, and hands-on activities
• A final project for each book

Designed for independent study—no prior literary knowledge needed from the parent! To encourage independent study, all instructions are directed to the student.

Removable parent resources include:

• complete answer key
• detailed guide to discussion questions

Recommended for students in third grade, or for any student who is reading fluently. The program is designed to be completed in conjunction with How to Dress a Duck and Other Stories from Science, which provides essential non-fiction reading comprehension practice. A daily schedule for My First Treasure Trove and How to Dress a Duck is available in CHC Lesson Plans for Third Grade.