Expanded instructional edition | Grade 1 | Week 14 of 36
Read each cited Scripture passage with the learner. Family-led study guide, not a complete accredited Grade 1 curriculum.
Weekly objectives and routine
Identify the people and events in the passage, explain a vocabulary word, retell an event, answer with textual evidence, and draw or write a response. Daily: read 5 minutes, discuss 5–8 minutes, guided practice 5–10 minutes, check 5 minutes.
Day 66: Naomi and Ruth
Read: Ruth 1:1-14. Focus: Naomi prepares to return to Judah, and Ruth chooses to remain with her.
Teacher modeling: Read slowly in short sections. Name who is involved and what the passage actually says. Invite the learner to retell it, then reread the key verse.
Vocabulary: Select a meaningful word from the reading. Explain it with the verse and use it in an oral sentence.
Ask: Who planned to return to Judah? Teacher guidance: Expected answer: Naomi (Ruth 1:6–7). Ask the learner to identify the supporting verse.
Guided practice: Draw Naomi and Ruth as two figures traveling. Identify who planned to return and who chose to accompany her.
Independent work: Draw and label one true detail, then dictate or write one sentence about it. Record or point to the supporting verse.
Exit check: State one accurate fact and find the supporting verse with adult help.
Day 67: Where you go
Read: Ruth 1:15-22. Focus: Ruth tells Naomi she will go where Naomi goes.
Teacher modeling: Read slowly in short sections. Name who is involved and what the passage actually says. Invite the learner to retell it, then reread the key verse.
Vocabulary: Select a meaningful word from the reading. Explain it with the verse and use it in an oral sentence.
Ask: Who said she would go with Naomi? Teacher guidance: Expected answer: Ruth (Ruth 1:16–17). Ask the learner to identify the supporting verse.
Guided practice: Create two speech bubbles for Ruth and Naomi. Dictate Ruth’s decision using words from Ruth 1:16.
Independent work: Draw and label one true detail, then dictate or write one sentence about it. Record or point to the supporting verse.
Exit check: State one accurate fact and find the supporting verse with adult help.
Day 68: Gathering grain
Read: Ruth 2:1-12. Focus: Ruth gathers leftover grain in the field of Boaz, who treats her kindly.
Teacher modeling: Read slowly in short sections. Name who is involved and what the passage actually says. Invite the learner to retell it, then reread the key verse.
Vocabulary: Select a meaningful word from the reading. Explain it with the verse and use it in an oral sentence.
Ask: Whose field did Ruth enter? Teacher guidance: Expected answer: Boaz’s field (Ruth 2:3). Ask the learner to identify the supporting verse.
Guided practice: Scatter paper grain pieces in a field drawing. Have Ruth’s paper figure gather the leftover grain, then name the field’s owner.
Independent work: Draw and label one true detail, then dictate or write one sentence about it. Record or point to the supporting verse.
Exit check: State one accurate fact and find the supporting verse with adult help.
Day 69: Kindness and care
Read: Ruth 2:13-23. Focus: Boaz provides food and protection while Ruth works in the field.
Teacher modeling: Read slowly in short sections. Name who is involved and what the passage actually says. Invite the learner to retell it, then reread the key verse.
Vocabulary: Select a meaningful word from the reading. Explain it with the verse and use it in an oral sentence.
Ask: Name one way Boaz helped Ruth Teacher answer: He provided food, allowed gleaning, or directed workers to protect her (Ruth 2:14-16).
Guided practice: Draw a plate of food and a safe place to work. Explain two ways Boaz helped Ruth according to the reading.
Independent work: Draw and label one true detail, then dictate or write one sentence about it. Record or point to the supporting verse.
Exit check: State one accurate fact and find the supporting verse with adult help.
Day 70: A family continues
Read: Ruth 4:9-17. Focus: Boaz marries Ruth; their son is named Obed.
Teacher modeling: Read slowly in short sections. Name who is involved and what the passage actually says. Invite the learner to retell it, then reread the key verse.
Vocabulary: Select a meaningful word from the reading. Explain it with the verse and use it in an oral sentence.
Ask: What was the child’s name? Teacher guidance: Expected answer: Obed (Ruth 4:17). Ask the learner to identify the supporting verse.
Guided practice: Make a simple family chain with three labeled circles: Ruth, Obed, and Boaz. Use the passage to confirm the relationships.
Independent work: Draw and label one true detail, then dictate or write one sentence about it. Record or point to the supporting verse.
Exit check: State one accurate fact and find the supporting verse with adult help.
Weekly independent check
Name one person or group, retell one event or instruction, explain one vocabulary word, find a supporting verse, and draw or write one accurate detail. Score five skills, one point each; reteach any missing skill. Permit oral responses, tracing, and dictation.