Famous People Notebook: Hymn Writers Famous People Notebook: Hymn Writers is the perfect study to complement your current music or Bible study. Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind, but now I see Your child will be introduced to 10 famous hymn writers through 10 self-contained lessons. The lessons are constructed in a simple format: short and informative text followed by comprehension questions and a space for written narration. Hymn Writers Covered in Famous People Notebook: Hymn Writers: Isaac Watts Charles Wesley Anne Steele John Newton William Cowper Reginald Heber Fanny Crosby Horatio Spafford Carl Boberg Thomas Chisholm How to Use Famous People Notebook: Hymn Writers You are welcome to complete each lesson in any order that suits your current study or interest. However, please note that completing the lessons in order will provide your student with basic understanding of chronology. Each lesson begins with a short and informative text about the famous hymn writer. Your student may read the lesson to himself or aloud then answer the comprehension questions. There is a space provided for written narration. To aid a student who struggles with reading comprehension we suggest using the comprehension questions as writing prompts for this section. A parent or teacher may read the text and/or the questions orally if that is beneficial to your student. Skills Taught: Reading comprehension Critical thinking Notebooking Research Hymn Lyrics Vocabulary Suggested vocabulary words are bolded to easily prompt the student to take notice. We suggest having your student look up any unknown bolded words to encourage proper understanding of the text. You may want to have your student create a notebook with the words and definitions. The student may look up the words in another source, however, there is a glossary at the end of the study. Research a Hymn Author Once the student completes the comprehension questions and written narration there is a section for additional information. At the end of the study, your student will select his favorite famous hymn writer to study further with additional resources of his choice and then write a narration on the paper provided. Lastly, there is a final review quiz for your student to complete. *Answer keys for comprehension questions for each lesson and final review quiz are provided. Wondering How to Do a Hymn Study? Learn how to do a hymn study so that your family can appreciate the essence of what hymns offer us as Christians. Be sure to grab the Free Hymns Copywork Pack. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Students can learn hymns in a simple way. It can be a habit in your homeschool AND teach about history, build your child’s faith. That is a maximum benefit.
