The Last of the Mohicans Study Guide

An Early American Classic.

Through James Fenimore Cooper's enthralling Leatherstocking Tale, students will learn:

Author Biography: Author Biography: Learn more about James Fenimore Cooper.

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

Literary Techniques: Synonym, foil, anthropomorphism, personification, irony, epigraph, double negative, in context, maxim, comic relief, simile, rising action, foreshadowing, characterization, allusion, flashback, mood, false climax, metaphor, dynamic, static, antonym, compare vs. contrast, juxtaposition, dichotomous, willing suspension of disbelief, soliloquy, cliffhanger, contrivance, structure, protagonist, conflict, point of view, theme, tone, framework, poetic justice.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: Truth, talents, hospitality, love, service, our hearts, friendship, patience, revenge, responsibility, control, judgement, respect elders, we are all created equal, forgiveness, sacrifice, salvation.

Activities and Writing Assignments: French and Indian War, mapping, timeline, art, creative writing, war and combat, biographies, messengers, class discussions, descriptive language, multiple essay choices.

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 Last of the Mohicans. by James Fenimore Cooper.

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 9-12.
• Setting: Eastern North America, 1757
• Genre: American Literature