📘 The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
As students enter middle school, English reading logs become an important part of school records.
The Bears on Hemlock Mountain is a gentle and short chapter book that helps students start English reading without fear.
This book is especially recommended for pre–Grade 7 and Grade 7 students who are preparing English reading logs for the first time.
📖 Story Summary
Jonathan’s father must cross Hemlock Mountain to buy supplies.
People believe bears live on the mountain, so Jonathan’s mother and Jonathan feel worried.
However, Jonathan’s father stays calm and continues his journey.
In the end, the story teaches us that fear often grows bigger than reality.
🧑🤝🧑 Main Characters
- Jonathan – A thoughtful boy who represents fear and imagination.
- Jonathan’s Father – Calm and brave. He represents reason.
- Jonathan’s Mother – Caring and protective.
🧠 Essential Vocabulary (10)
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mountain | a very high hill |
| bear | a large wild animal |
| worried | feeling nervous or afraid |
| journey | a long trip |
| fear | a feeling of being scared |
| brave | not afraid |
| quiet | making little noise |
| forest | a place full of trees |
| believe | to think something is true |
| truth | what is real |
📐 Key Grammar Points with Examples
- Past tense
Jonathan’s father crossed the mountain. - S + V structure
The father walked quietly. - because
His mother was worried because people talked about bears. - Feeling adjectives
Jonathan felt afraid at first. - First-person expression
I learned that fear can grow from imagination.
📝 Short English Reading Log Examples (For School Records)
✔ Example 1: Summary + Lesson
This story is about a father who crosses Hemlock Mountain. People believe bears live there, so his family is worried. However, the father stays calm. I learned that fear can be bigger than reality.
✔ Example 2: First-Person View
If I were Jonathan, I would feel afraid at first. I worried about my father. But I learned that fear often comes from imagination. This story taught me to think calmly.
✔ Example 3: Character Focus
Jonathan’s father is calm and brave. He does not panic easily. Because he stays calm, he finishes his journey safely. I respect his attitude.
📘 The Bears on Hemlock Mountain
중학교 1학년 영어독서록 입문 & 생기부 활용 가이드
이 책은 중학교 1학년 영어독서록 입문서로 가장 많이 추천되는 원서 중 하나입니다.
문장이 짧고 내용이 명확하여 요약 + 느낀 점을 쓰기에 매우 적합합니다.
📖 줄거리 요약
Jonathan의 아버지는 Hemlock Mountain을 넘어 물건을 사러 가야 합니다.
사람들은 산에 곰이 산다고 믿으며 걱정하지만, 아버지는 침착하게 길을 떠납니다.
이 이야기는 두려움은 사실보다 상상에서 더 커진다는 교훈을 전합니다.
🧑🤝🧑 주요 등장인물
- Jonathan – 걱정이 많고 생각이 깊은 아이
- 아버지 – 침착하고 이성적인 인물
- 어머니 – 가족을 걱정하는 보호자
📐 핵심 문법 + 예문
- 과거시제
Jonathan’s father crossed the mountain. - 주어 + 동사
The father walked quietly. - because
His mother was worried because people talked about bears. - 감정 형용사
Jonathan felt afraid at first. - 1인칭 표현
I learned that fear can grow from imagination.
📝 중1 생기부 제출용 영어독서록 예시
This story is about a father who crosses Hemlock Mountain. People believe bears live there, so his family is worried. However, the father stays calm. I learned that fear can be bigger than reality.
😊 마무리
영어독서록은 잘 쓰는 글이 아니라 생각을 담는 글입니다.
이 책 한 권이면 중학교 영어독서의 시작을 아주 안정적으로 할 수 있습니다.
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