The Sign of the Beaver Study Guide - Softcover

Lisa Leep

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586093525 ISBN 13: 9781586093525

Publisher: Progeny Press, 2007

Synopsis

Newbery Medal Honor 1984, California Young Reader Nominee, Josette Frank Award, Christopher Award, Booklist Editors' Choice, Horn Book Fanfare, Scott O'Dell Award, ALA Notable Children's Book, ALA Best BookYA, Young Hoosier nominee, NYTimes Best Book. <BR> <BR> Through Elizabeth George Speare's exciting adventure, The Sign of the Beaver, students will learn: <BR> Author Biography: Learn about Elizabeth George Speare.<BR> Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Setting, contrast, sharing, synonym, antonym, fact vs. opinion, characterization, cause and effect, conflict, complications, resolution, theme. <BR> Moral Lessons and Character Values: Hospitality, respect, friendship, truth, criticism, Noah, gambling, do unto others, coming-of-age, Spirit of God. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Settlement of Maine early 1600s, local tribes, mapping, mural art, camping, research New England colonies, race relations. <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, The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare.<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 5-7
• Setting: Maine, USA 1763

Edition details

• Publisher: Progeny Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586093525
• ISBN 13: 9781586093525
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 54