My Side of the Mountain Study Guide

Carol Clark

ISBN 10 : 1586096648 ISBN 13 : 9781586096649

Editeur : Progeny Press, 2018

Synopsis

Newbery Honor Medal Winner 1960, New York State Writer's Hall of Fame, ALA Notable Book

Through Jean Craighead George's classic novel, My Side of the Mountain, about wilderness survival and coming-of-age students will learn:
Author Biography: Learn about Jean Craighead George.
Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Point of view, verbs, anthropomorphism, irony, flashback, in context, adjectives, similes, recap, paraphrase, fact vs. opinion, onomatopoeia, comic relief, mood, metaphors, allusion, alphabetical order, idioms, oxymoron, alliteration, assonance, consonance, extended metaphors, willing suspension of disbelief, conflict, quest, dramatic structure, full-circle ending, coming of age, bildungsroman, compare & contrast.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Understanding God, being alone, superstitions, fear & worry, patience, provision, acceptance, hospitality, bullying, God's care, honoring parents, lying, daily life.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Field trips, plant research, creative writing, safety discussion, letter writing, math connections, superstitions, legends, poster project, cooking centers, research writing, drama projects, journal writing, rock climbing, wooden toys, science connections, crossword puzzle, Christmas wreath project, peregrine falcons, health & nutrition, maple syrup, parody, essay choices, power point project, art & design, class party, journalism newspaper.
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, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George.

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 5-8.
• Setting: Catskill Mountains, New York, USA, 1950s

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Progeny Press
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1586096648
• ISBN 13: 9781586096649
• Reliure: Broschiert
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible