Roaring Rapids School – Self-Study Lesson 25

1. 🎧 Listen for the Big Idea (First Listening)

Step 1: Listen one time without reading.

Don’t worry about every word. Just ask yourself:

• Who is in danger near the river?
• How do Jake and Colt help Morgan and his mule?
• Why does Morgan begin to think differently about faith?

2. 📖 Read for Meaning (Second Listening)

Step 2: Listen again while reading the story text.

This time, notice how courage, kindness, and faith shown through action help Morgan see something new.

• Underline or copy one sentence describing the danger of the river.
• Underline or copy one sentence showing Jake or Colt helping Morgan.
• Underline or copy one sentence about faith, kindness, or action.

3. 🧾 Vocabulary List (Key Words from the Story)

Study these words before listening again.

4. 🔁 Key Phrase Practice (Repeat Aloud)

Say these aloud 3 times each:

• “River’s got a temper today.”
• “That’s a man.”
• “I am. And that’s why I’m going.”
• “Don’t fight the river.”
• “Most folks aren’t here.”
• “You’re hungry. And we’ve got enough.”
• “Faith that don’t move your boots ain’t much use.”
• “Sometimes, that’s how He lets himself be seen.”

This is a full professional self-study lesson based on one ranch chapter.

5. ❓ Comprehension Questions (Answer in Your Own Words)

Write full sentences.

1. What were Jake and Colt doing before they saw Morgan?
2. Why was the river dangerous that day?
3. What danger was Morgan facing when Jake saw him?
4. How did Colt help Jake during the rescue?
5. What had the renegades taken from Morgan?
6. Why did Jake insist that Morgan eat with them?
7. Why did Morgan ask if Jake and Colt were “church men”?
8. What lesson does this chapter teach about helping others?

6. 🗣 Speaking Prompts (Record Yourself if Possible)

Answer out loud. Speak for 1–2 minutes.

• Why do you think Jake went into the river to help Morgan?
• What does “actions speak louder than words” mean?
• How can kindness help someone feel safe?
• Have you ever helped a stranger, or has a stranger helped you?
• Why did Morgan say, “I think I saw Him for the first time today”?

🎧 Optional: Record yourself and listen again.

7. ✍️ Writing Task (5–10 Sentences)

Choose ONE:

• Option A: Summary – Write 6–10 sentences summarizing what happens in Chapter 25.
• Option B: Reflection – Explain how Jake and Colt showed kindness through action.
• Option C: Personal Reflection – Write about a time when someone helped you, or when you helped someone else.