The Call of the Wild Study Guide - Softcover

Lisa Tiffin

 
9781586094911: The Call of the Wild Study Guide

Synopsis

The Great American Read #37 (Top 100), The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time #38, 100 Best Novels Written in English #35.

Through Jack London's exciting Alaskan adventure, Call of the Wild, students will learn:

Author Biography: Author Biography: Learn more about Jack London.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: In context, dictionary, anthropomorphism, personification, setting, hyperbole, repetition, dialect, irony, foil, paradox, allusion, simile, metaphor, legend, dichotomy, theme, dramatic structure.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: Equal under God, do unto others, authority, determinism, moral relativism, pragmatism, success vs. doing right, pride, strong vs. weak, wise counsel, love our neighbor, conflict, mercy, power and wealth.

Activities and Writing Assignments: Gold rush 1897-8, Alaska, history research, maps, timeline, biography, art, movies, animals, morality, multiple essay ideas, absurdity used to justify, class discussions, animal euthanasia, leadership, trip/activity planning, haiku, dog training.

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, Call of the Wild. by Jack London.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!

  • 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 8-12.
  • Setting: Yukon Gold Rush, Alaska, Canada, 1800s
  • Genre: American Literature

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