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Progeny Press' Early American History Language Arts Curriculum: Discover Courage, Character, and Faith in America’s Beginnings
Step into the early days of America with this carefully curated Language Arts bundle from Progeny Press for grades 6-8. Designed for middle school students, this rich literature package features four historical novels paired with in-depth, Christian-focused study guides: Amos Fortune, Free Man, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, The Sign of the Beaver, and Carry On, Mr. Bowditch. Together, these guides create a full year of reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing development, and moral reflection—all while exploring life in early America.
Amos Fortune, Free Man Study Guide:
Meet Amos, a real-life African prince taken into slavery and sold in colonial America. Through determination, integrity, and faith in God, Amos earns his freedom and works to free others. This study guide encourages students to examine perseverance, justice, forgiveness, and the power of a steadfast heart shaped by God.
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Study Guide:
Set in Puritan New England, this novel follows Kit, a young girl from Barbados who finds herself caught between old ways and new beliefs. Accused of witchcraft for befriending an outcast, Kit must learn courage, compassion, and truth. The guide explores themes of peer pressure, grace, freedom, and standing up for what’s right.
The Sign of the Beaver Study Guide:
When Matt is left alone to guard his family’s cabin in the Maine wilderness, he forms an unlikely friendship with Attean, a Native American boy. Students explore cross-cultural understanding, responsibility, and survival through this powerful story of growth, trust, and respect.
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch Study Guide:
Follow the story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a brilliant young man who overcomes hardship to become a world-renowned navigator. This guide encourages students to explore grit, discipline, and using God-given talents to bless others, all while connecting with early American science, trade, and exploration.
WHY CHOOSE PROGENY PRESS?
This Early American History Literature Bundle allows you to focus on teaching while we provide the structure and support. Each guide includes vocabulary development, comprehension questions, critical thinking prompts, writing activities, and spiritual insights—all woven into the rich context of American history.
Perfect for Christian homeschoolers, classical education programs, or anyone wanting to connect literature to strong moral character and biblical values, this bundle helps students build knowledge, empathy, and faith.
Inspire your students with stories of freedom, faith, and perseverance—explore Early America with Progeny Press' Literature Curriculum Bundle.
