Carry on, Mr. Bowditch - Study Guide

Through Jean Lee Latham's thrilling biography, students will learn:

About the Author and Illustrator: Learn about Jean Lee Latham and John O'Hara Cosgrave II.

Background: Sailing ships.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: Synonyms, characterization, foreshadow, in context, antonyms, expressions.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: God is our anchor, the Lord is our help, perseverance, God's plans, encouragement, grief, Golden Rule, accomplishments, diligence.

Activities and Writing Assignments: Mapping, indentured servants/slavery, Harvard, Bible study, writing, astronomy, French Revolution, research.

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, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!

Features and Benefits of the study guide

Printed Workbook Format

• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!