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Everyone agreed that the six Herdman kids were the worst kids in the world. They lied, they stole, they hit little kids, they talked dirty, and everyone smoked cigars (even the girls.) To the other children Sunday School was a safe haven, because the Herdman's never went there. Then one Sunday, when the Herdman's show up looking for chocolate cake, they hear about the Christmas pageant and decide they want to participate.
Landing all the main parts, what will happen when kids who have never even heard the story of Christmas interpret it for their new church?

Progeny Press' English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Elementary School Primary grade student with:

About the Author: Learn about Barbara Robinson.
Vocabulary: Understand words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques:  In context, dictionary, fact vs. opinion, point of view, mood, idioms, similes, character study, theme, self-righteousness.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Golden Rule, Pharisees, all part of the body of Christ, Jesus loves children, giving, God looks at the heart.
Activities and Writing Assignments:  Christmas mural, storytelling, Christmas traditions, carols, gossip, wordsearch, drama, invitation, service project.
Suggestions for Further Reading:  We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson.

All of Progeny Press' Language Arts unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!

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• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy for Elementary students
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• Provides a permanent record of the Elementary school student’s work
• Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!

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Formatted with your Upper Elementary grade student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into writing assignments and lessons that build and strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and establishes their critical analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved using Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools around the world for over 30 years!

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