Roaring Rapids School – Self-Study Lesson 6

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 Caldwell ask Jake about Colt?
• What do Jake and Colt remember about the Civil War?
• Why does Caldwell decide to hire Colt?

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:

• “A fellow learns a lot about a man by who he calls a friend.”
• “Blood’s the same color on everybody.”
• “We carried in men from both sides.”
• “Worth more than gold.”
• “We shook hands. War was over.”
• “I’ll promise this ranch will run straight.”
• “Sounds like we’re ridin’ together, pard.”
• “Give it to the new Range Boss.”

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. Why does Caldwell ask Jake about Colt Barnes?
2. What was Jake’s job during the Civil War?
3. Why did Colt choose to help wounded men, even on the enemy side?
4. Where did Jake and Colt first meet during the war?
5. What does Colt mean when he says, “Blood’s the same color on everybody”?
6. What ranch did Colt work on before coming west?
7. What does Caldwell learn about Colt’s character and experience?
8. How does Chapter 6 end, and what new beginning does it suggest for Colt?

6. 🗣 Speaking Prompts (Record Yourself if Possible)

Answer out loud. Speak for 1–2 minutes.

• Have you ever met someone who became a trusted friend? What happened?
• Why is it important to help others, even if they are different from you?
• What qualities make a good leader on a ranch or in a workplace?
• Jake and Colt fought on opposite sides, but they respect each other. What lesson can we learn from that?
• If you were starting a new life in a new place, what kind of work would you hope to find?

🎧 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 6.
• Option B: Personal Reflection – Write about a time you helped someone, or someone helped you.
• Option C: Continue the Story – Write what happens next week as Colt begins work as Range Boss at Roaring Rapids Ranch.