Roaring Rapids School – Self-Study Lesson 39

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

Step 1: Listen one time without reading.

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

• Why does Jake go to Caldwell Crossing?
• How does Jake speak to the young man who took Dusty?
• What does Jake give the young man, and why is it important?

2. 📖 Read for Meaning (Second Listening)

Step 2: Listen again while reading the story text.

This time, notice how Jake stays calm, seeks truth, and shows mercy without ignoring wrongdoing.

• Underline or copy one sentence that shows Jake staying calm.
• Underline or copy one sentence that explains the young man’s story.
• Underline or copy one sentence that shows Jake offering help or wisdom.

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:

• “That’s my horse!”
• “We can settle this dispute peacefully.”
• “Taking a horse without asking is stealing.”
• “Let’s give him some time to think.”
• “Maybe he’s on the square.”
• “I’m giving you a book I’d give my son.”
• “It will teach you about Someone who will give you power and wisdom.”
• “He took your giveaway Bible.”

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. Where do Jake and Thomas find Dusty?
2. How does Jake first speak to the stranger in the cafe?
3. What story does the young man tell about how he found Dusty?
4. Why does Sheriff Tex say taking a horse without asking is serious?
5. Why does Jake give the young man his G.A.B.?
6. What does Tex decide to do with the young man?
7. What does Tex’s report later reveal about the young man?
8. What lesson does this chapter teach about mercy, truth, and better choices?

6. 🗣 Speaking Prompts (Record Yourself if Possible)

Answer out loud. Speak for 1–2 minutes.

• Why is it important to stay calm when someone has done wrong?
• What is the difference between mercy and ignoring wrongdoing?
• Why do you think Jake gave the young man a Bible?
• Have you ever had to make a better choice after a mistake?
• What kind of advice can help a person change direction?

🎧 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 39.
• Option B: Reflection – Explain how Jake showed both justice and mercy.
• Option C: Personal Reflection – Write about a time when good advice helped someone make a better choice.