Description
For the first 15 years of his life Amos Fortune was At-mun, prince of an African tribe. He always believed that, as a future king, he was to live to serve his people. But At-mun's life is turned upside down when he and many of his people are captured and brought to the United States to be sold as slaves. At-mun is purchased by a kind Quaker family, who give him the name Amos and welcome him into their home. Under the care of the Copelands, Amos learns to read and speak English, and learns about their God. When Amos comes to understand that as a child of God his royal heritage has been restored, his life is transformed.
For the rest of his life Amos continues the work he believes he was born to do: serve his people. Through the many turns his life takes Amos shows a trust and assurance in God, and though he works to achieve his own freedom and the freedom of others, he knows that true freedom can only come from faith in God. A strong Christian man who was and still is an inspiration to others!
Amos Fortune, Free Man Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your Middle School grade student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into writing assignments and lessons that strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and refine their critical analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved using Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools around the world for over 30 years!
What Progeny Press' Amos Fortune, Free Man Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your Middle School student:
ELA Built for Ages 10–13 • Grades 5–7
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
About the Author: Learn about the life and literary contributions of Elizabeth Yates.
Background Information: Explore the dark historical legacy of the slave trade, providing context to the narrative.
Vocabulary: Understand and master the novel's language using a variety of activities designed to enhance vocabulary retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Dig into the art of storytelling through a variety of literary techniques, including dictionary use, foreshadowing, similes, metaphors, characterization, dictionary, synonym, antonym, tone, and theme.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Discuss underlying moral lessons and values, discovering the importance of serving people, recognizing that all life is precious, embracing the identity of being a child of God, promoting the value of helping one another, trusting in God, valuing hard work, observing the Sabbath, cherishing freedom, finding contentment, navigating the moral complexities of money, the meaning of death, walking in step with God, and promoting equality.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in research, artistic expression, mapping, suggested field trips, video analysis, the art of poetry and storytelling, various writing exercises, thought-provoking discussions on racism, and the creation of epitaphs.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue your literary journey with a reading list of additional books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Amos Fortune, Free Man by Elizabeth Yates.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of Amos Fortune, Free Man
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (child-friendly or online)
This flexible homeschool resource includes open-ended discussions and optional writing activities that support foundational ELA skills without overwhelming growing learners.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for high quality ELA materials
- Parents wanting to build reading comprehension and character
- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and phonics program.
Features and Benefits FAQ - Progeny Press ELA PDF Study Guide:
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Engaging Activities: Strengthens reading comprehension and keeps students motivated
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Meaningful Learning: No busywork—just purposeful, faith-filled lessons
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Comprehensive Coverage: Includes classics and contemporary works
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Detailed Lesson Plans: Literature analysis with integrated biblical connections
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Grows with Your Child: Scales with ability and interest
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All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
