Holes Study Guide - Softcover

Andrew Clausen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586093371 ISBN 13: 9781586093372

Publisher: Progeny Press, 2007

Synopsis

Newbery Medal Winner 1999, National Book Award 1998, ALA Notable Book, Horn Book Fanfare, New York Times Notable Children's Book, School Library Journal Best <BR> <BR> Through Louis Sachar's clever yarn and tall tale, Holes, students will learn: <BR> Author Biography: Learn about Louis Sachar. <BR> Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Protagonist, characterization, irony, palindrome, grammar, flashback, foreshadow, repetition, personification, in context, dictionary, simile, metaphor, symbol, synonym, antonym, poetic justice, dynamic, static, linear, non-linear, motif. <BR> Moral Lessons and Character Values: Hope, God's plans, fatalism, self-determination, first impressions, gossip, encouragement, consequences. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Family history, prisons, math, class discussions, pig Latin, research, Civil Rights, onions, inventions, crossword, writing, physical education, science, art. <BR> Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Holes by Louis Sachar.<BR><BR> All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! <BR><BR>

• Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student's work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
• Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book.
• Recommended for grades 5-8
• Setting: Contemporary Texas, Old Wild West, USA

Edition details

• Publisher: Progeny Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586093371
• ISBN 13: 9781586093372
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 80