Misty of Chincoteague

On an island off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies.  Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her--that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can't live without her.  The frenzied roundup that follows on the next "Pony Penning Day" does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected.  Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild.  But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether.

Courses this book is used in:

• Primary Literature: Grades 3-4:
• Homeschool
  
  
• Literature 5:
  • Homeschool

Literature 5 Course Information

This Grade 5 literature course deepens comprehension and introduces more sustained literary analysis through a year of classic fiction, historical narrative, and adventure. Core readings include Island of the Blue Dolphins, Where the Red Fern Grows, My Side of the Mountain, Calico Captive, and The Hobbit. Students develop mature reading habits through guided discussion, regular reading checks, and written responses that support clear, organized thinking.

Poetry study is integrated throughout the year using our Classic Poems Across the Ages text and extends beyond recitation to include imagery, structure, and meaning. Students also complete structured journal work, paragraph practice, and projects. The course supports adaptable pacing, allowing instructors to adjust reading and writing workload as needed while preserving instructional coherence. Detailed lesson plans and teacher keys support both independent student growth and confident instruction.

Courses this book is used in:

• Literature 5:
  
  • Online
  • Digital Homeschool
  • Homeschool - This course includes multiple reading tracks to support different reading levels. Please use the Course Plan to choose your books and weekly assignments, since the titles and pacing vary by track. Families may change tracks if needed, but we recommend switching only at a unit/quarter break so you can continue smoothly without repeating the same content. Misty of Chincoteague is used in Advanced 5 Reading Plan 1.