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C l a s s i c a l S u b j e c t s C r e a t i v e l y T a u g h t ™

Tammy Peters and Daniel Coupland, PhD

The Curious Child’s Guide to Grammar

Level 2B

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Well-Ordered Language:

The Curious Child’s Guide to Grammar

Level 2B

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4Object Pronouns

Chapter

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Lesson to Learn AObject Pronouns

1. Analyze the following sentences, and then diagram them in the space provided. Use a ruler to draw the lines.

a. During the art tour, the students will not have them.

b. Did he bring the extra notebooks?

c. The young docent gave directions to us in the hall.

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Lesson to LearnA Object Pronouns

d. The boys and girls followed her throughout the visit.

2. Imagine that you are touring an art museum with your classmates. With that in mind, write the following sentences.

a. Write one sentence about an art docent, being sure to use an object pronoun.

b. Write one sentence about you and your classmates at the museum, being sure to include an object pronoun as part of a compound object.

3. In the following chart, fill in the blanks with the correct object pronouns. Say them aloud several times.

Singular Plural

First Person ______________ ______________

Second Person ______________ ______________

Third Person ______________ ______________


Lesson to Learn BObject Pronouns


a. On the porch, the dog quietly napped on it.

b. The two girls busily drew pictures of him.

c. Phoebe carefully sketched him and asked her.


Lesson to LearnB Object Pronouns

d. Eden liked it and threw the squeaky toy to him.

2. Imagine that Phoebe and Eden are sketching their dog. Write one sentence about a dog, being sure to use an object pronoun.

3. Rewrite the following sentences correctly by adding the capitalization and correct punctuation (such as periods and commas).

a. otis said are you sorting the laundry now

b. she ordered quickly carry those towels upstairs

c. they grumbled we will be late for practice

4. On the line provided, list the object pronouns (singular and plural) for first person, sec-ond person, and third person.


Lesson to Learn CObject Pronouns


a. The red team and blue team hid them in secret places.

b. The one team took it and buried it near the oak tree.

c. The other team tied it to a high branch.


Lesson to LearnC Object Pronouns

d. Quietly and eagerly, both teams searched for them.

2. Imagine you are watching the red team and blue team playing Capture the Flag, and then write a sentence about the red team, being sure to use an object pronoun.

3. In the following sentences, circle the correct object pronoun.

a. I saw the twins and ( he / him ) near the van.

b. Calvin called for Phoebe and ( me / I ).

c. I waved to Calvin and ( them / he ).

4. Rewrite the following sentences correctly by adding the capitalization and correct punctuation (such as periods and commas).

a. he asked will max be coming for pizza

b. she muttered he will come with phoebe

c. the twins grumbled that is not fair

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Sentences for PracticeObject Pronouns

Chapter 4: Object Pronouns

Analyze the following sentences.

1. In the kitchen, Mom is mixing it for them.

2. The girls did not want it.

3. Quickly, Eden raced with her upstairs.

4. Certainly, Mom needs them downstairs.

5. Otis hid them under the bed.


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6. Next, Max closed it tightly.

7. Mom called for them again.

8. Chip watched it curiously.

9. Millie understood the problem with them.

10. She found them and dragged them downstairs to Mom.


Lesson to Enjoy—PoemObject Pronouns

Oh reader, beware of words that make you feel important or beautiful when they come from one you do not know. In “The Spi-der and the Fly,” the poet Mary Howitt tells a tale of the crafty,

hungry Spider who invites Miss Fly to dinner. He tempts her into his parlor with flattering words about her gauzy

wings and brilliant eyes.

The Spider and the Flyby Mary Howitt (1799–1888)

“Will you walk into my parlor?” said the Spider to the Fly, “ ’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy; The way into my parlor is up a winding stair, And I have many curious things to show when you are there.” “Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “to ask me is in vain; For who goes up your winding stair can ne’er come down again.”

“I’m sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high; Will you rest upon my little bed?” said the Spider to the Fly. “There are pretty curtains drawn around, the sheets are fine and thin; And if you like to rest awhile, I’ll snugly tuck you in!” “Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “for I’ve often heard it said They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!”

Said the cunning Spider to the Fly, “Dear friend, what can I do To prove the warm affection I’ve always felt for you? I have within my pantry, good store of all that’s nice; I’m sure you’re very welcome—will you please to take a slice?” “Oh no, no,” said the little Fly, “kind Sir, that cannot be, I’ve heard what’s in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!”

parlor: living room

store: a supply of food

in vain: having no purpose, result, or effectne’er: never



“Sweet creature!’ said the Spider, “you’re witty and you’re wise; How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes! I have a little looking-glass upon my parlor shelf; If you’ll step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself.” “I thank you, gentle sir,” she said, “for what you’re pleased to say, And bidding you good morning now, I’ll call another day.”

The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den, For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again; So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly, And set his table ready, to dine upon the Fly. Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing, “Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing; Your robes are green and purple—there’s a crest upon your head; Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!”

Alas! Alas! How very soon this silly, little Fly, Hearing the wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by; With bussing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,— Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue— Thinking only of her crested head—poor foolish thing! At last, Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast. He dragged her up his winding stair, into this dismal den Within his little parlor—but she ne’er came out again!

And now dear little children, who may this story read, To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne’er give heed; Unto an evil counselor close heart, and ear, and eye, And take a lesson from this tale of the Spider and the Fly.1

1. Mary Howitt, “The Spider and the Fly,” in Favorite Poems Old and New, ed. Helen Ferris (New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1957), pp. 530–532.

looking-glass: mirror

subtle: both delicate and tricky

hither: here

dismal: gloomy

wily: cleverflitting: flutteringbussing: the poet’s own version of buzzingaloft: up in the air

idle: unimportant, lacking seriousnessgive heed: pay attention to



Questions to Ponder1. How does the Spider describe his web?2. How does his description really mean something different? 3. What happens to the Fly at the end?4. What is the “lesson from this tale” that we should learn?

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QuizObject Pronouns


a. At the shelter, the scouts followed us to the picnic tables.

b. The new leader came to the fire pit and told jokes around it.

c. We laughed at him and shared clever riddles too.

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QuizObject Pronouns

d. By the fire, we roasted marshmallows and ate them.

2. Imagine you are camping with this group of scouts, then write one sentence about scouts, being sure to include an object pronoun.

3. Rewrite the following sentences correctly by adding the capitalization and correct punctuation (such as periods, commas, and apostrophes).

a. he announced i like homemade caramels

b. she answered does calvin want another piece

c. he said dont give any more to max

4. In the following chart, fill in the blanks with the correct object pronouns.

Singular Plural

First Person ______________ ______________

Second Person ______________ ______________

Third Person ______________ ______________

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Sentences for Practice—TaleObject Pronouns

Analyze the following sentences, which summarize the ancient Greek myth “Athena and Arachne.”

1. Once, a maiden wove beautiful garments and boasted about them.

2. Arachne claimed superiority over Athena.

3. Athena cleverly and willfully paid a visit to her.

4. Athena came in a disguise of an old woman.

5. Shamelessly, Arachne boasted to her again and again.

Chapter 4: Object Pronouns

Sentences for Practice—TaleObject Pronouns

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6. The two weavers thought of a contest and agreed to it.

7. Arachne angered her with the tapestry of disrespect.

8. Suddenly, Athena struck it with the shuttle.

9. Hopelessness killed her outside the cottage.

10. Athena pitied her and changed Arachne’s body into a spider.

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Lesson to Enjoy—TaleObject Pronouns

Myths sometimes explain ancient understandings of how certain creatures, such as spiders, came to be. In “Athena and Arachne,” a skilled weaver named Arachne dares to compete with the goddess Athena in a weaving contest. Pride, envy, and anger get the best of both contestants as the two create amazing tapestries. Can you guess who will win and what happens to the loser?

Athena and ArachneAdapted from Thomas Bulfinch (1796–1867), The Age of Fable

Once there was a mortal woman who dared to compete with Athena. This mortal was Arachne, a maiden so skilled at weaving that even the forest nymphs and water nymphs came to stare at her carpets. “I am such an amazing weaver,” said Arachne to the nymphs, “that not even Athena could do better. Why, it would be an easy thing for me to beat her in a weaving contest.”

Of course, sooner or later, this boast reached the ears of the goddess. Athena was none too pleased when she heard such frightful immodesty. Taking the disguise of an old woman, the goddess hobbled up to Arachne’s loom.

“You are indeed very skilled,” Athena said. “Challenge your fellow mortals as you will, but don’t compete with an immortal

goddess. Instead, I advise you to ask her for her forgiveness. Perhaps she will pardon you.”

Arachne stopped her spinning and stared at the old woman with anger in her eyes. “I’m not

afraid of the goddess. Let her try her skill against mine. Let her come! She won’t dare.”

“She comes,” said Athena. Dropping her dis-guise, the goddess stood bold and bright before Arachne. All the nymphs bowed low. All the mor-tals ran away. Arachne alone sat shamelessly on

her stool.

loom: a wooden frame used to weave cloth

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Lesson to Enjoy—TaleObject Pronouns

Athena did not waste her words again, but immediately took her seat at a loom. “Let the contest begin!” And so both women worked away with speed.

On her carpet, Athena created the scene of her contest with Poseidon. All the gods of Olympus, including the mountain itself, were woven into the background. Such a dazzling work of skill and beauty had never been seen on earth before. But Arachne did amazing work as well. She wove scenes of the gods making fools of themselves. So realistic were the figures that they seemed almost alive.

When Athena saw such wicked pictures, she lost her temper. She struck the loom with her shuttle and it fell to pieces. Then she touched the forehead of Arachne and made her feel guilt and shame. The mortal woman suddenly realized the error of her ways and, running out of her house, she hung herself by the neck.

Athena pitied the poor woman as she saw her suspended by a rope. “Live,” she said, “guilty woman! Preserve the memory of this lesson, both you and your children, to all future times.” Immediately Arachne’s body shrank up and her head grew smaller yet. Her fingers stuck to her side and served as legs. And now it is possible to see the children of Arachne still hanging suspended by threads and weaving webs, for the children of Arachne are all spiders.1

Questions to Ponder1. Describe Arachne’s skill. What did she tell others about her skill?2. Why does Athena come to Arachne in disguise?3. Describe the two tapestries. What does each one show about each weaver?4. What happened to Arachne at the end and why?

1. Adapted from Thomas Bulfinch, “Athena and Arachne,” in Writing & Rhetoric Book 2: Narrative I, by Paul Kortepeter (Camp Hill, PA: Classical Academic Press, 2013), p. 70.

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