Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny are orphans. Determined to make it on their own, they set out to find a safe place to live. They discover an old, red boxcar that provides shelter from a storm. Against all odds, they make it into their home--and become the Boxcar Children!
Courses this book is used in:
- Language Arts 2:
- Online
- Reading and Literature 2:
- Homeschool
- Primary Literature: Grades 3-4:
- Homeschool
Reading and Literature 2 Course Information:
Reading and Literature 2 continues to develop strong reading skills while deepening students’ engagement with good literature. Anchored in Catholic National Reader, Book Two and enriched by classic novels, fables, poetry, and saint stories, this course strengthens phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension through a carefully sequenced selection of texts.
The course includes multiple reading tracks, allowing families to select an appropriate level while maintaining a coherent and unified curriculum. Students participate in guided and independent reading, with a strong emphasis on reading aloud, attentive listening, and mutual response.
Alongside the primary reader, students encounter longer literary works and varied genres, developing the ability to follow plots, identify characters, recognize key details, and understand an author’s purpose. Poetry and language-rich texts help students internalize patterns of language, while writing assignments—such as narration and simple book reports—build skills in clear and effective expression.
By uniting skill development with rich literary content and flexible pacing, the course fosters a love of reading and an appreciation for well-crafted language and stories.