BJU Press • BookLinks: Pulling Together (Grade 2) — Teaching Guide & Novel

BJU Press • BookLinks: Pulling Together (Grade 2) — Teaching Guide & Novel

A gently used junior novel and curriculum folder set designed to enrich reading skills and content-area learning. This BookLinks set includes both the scripted Teacher’s Guide and the story novel Pulling Together—perfect for second-grade literature and life-skill integration.

Product Details:

• Brand Name (Vendor): BJU Press / JourneyForth BookLinks series
• Grade Year: Grade 2 (typically ages 7–8)
• Media Type: Laminated pocket folder with teaching guide + softcover junior novel
• Publisher: BJU Press (Bob Jones University Press)
• Condition: Used — set complete; guide and novel in good, usable condition; minimal wear
• Subject: Literature / Reading Comprehension / Life Skills Integration

Description for Homeschool Families:

This BookLinks set pairs Pulling Together, a middle-elementary level junior novel by Dawn L. Watkins, with a 60-page laminated guide filled with lesson plans, vocabulary activities, reproducible worksheets, and enrichment ideas. Designed to support struggling and average readers in Reading 2 curriculum, it bridges literature with geography, science, character, and practical skills.
Ideal for co-ops or independent learners needing engaging, faith-informed reading enrichment.

Why Homeschool Families Value This Resource:

• Literature Meets Life Learning: Novel-based discussion prompts link traditional reading with cross-curricular themes like cooperation, geography, and moral growth.
• Teaching Support in One Folder: Laminated and durable, the guide includes step-by-step lesson scripts, activity suggestions, and reproducible worksheets. Also includes space to store materials.
• Flexible Use: Enhances Reading 2 programs but works well as a standalone literature supplement—or as part of a classical or unit-study homeschool plan.
• Budget-Friendly & Hands-On: Perfect for families looking to add literature depth without purchasing full curriculum kits.