Description
The dog Buck lives a privileged life in the family of a California judge. But when gold is discovered in the Yukon Valley and thousands of men rush north, Buck is stolen from his home and sent north to pull sleds for the Canadian mail service.
Buck finds he must learn fast or die, and the new law of life is primitive—the law of club and fang.
London reveals the lengths to which men will go to satisfy the gold lust, and he explores the animal instinct of kill or be killed as Buck rises to become leader of the pack.
The Call of the Wild Digital Download Literature Study Guide
Formatted with your High School student in mind, Progeny Press literature study guides provide in-depth lessons and writing assignments that strengthen reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and develop advanced literary analysis and essay writing skills. Each guide challenges students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the text, without unnecessary busywork that diminishes the joy of reading.
For over 30 years, homeschool families, co-ops, and Christian schools worldwide have trusted Progeny Press to provide rigorous, faith-based English and Language Arts curriculum that inspires thoughtful readers and confident writers.
What Progeny Press' The Call of the Wild Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 14–18 • Grades 8–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: Elevate your high school literature studies, earning one-quarter credit for students.Historical Background: Explore the backdrop of the 1897-98 Gold Rush in Alaska as you dive into the historical context of the novel.
Author Biography: Discover the life of Jack London through an engaging author biography.
Before-You-Read Activities: Prepare for your ELA study with various pre-reading activities. Complete historical research, map exploration, timeline creation, biographical insights, and artistic expressions.
Vocabulary: Enhance your vocabulary through activities designed for effective growth and recollection.
Literary Techniques: Discover the diverse literary techniques employed in the novel, ranging from contextual understanding and dictionary work to anthropomorphism, personification, and the art of setting.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Discover deeper moral lessons and character values exploring themes like equality under God, the Golden Rule, authority dynamics, and the differences between success versus doing what is right.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in hands-on activities and writing assignments, including exploration of animal themes, multiple essay ideas, discussions on moral absurdity, and planning trips or activities.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Further enrich your literary experience with suggestions for additional reading, featuring works by the same author and others that complement, Call of the Wild by Jack London. Movie suggestions included.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the The Call of the Wild novel
- A copy of the The Call of the Wild study guide
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (student-friendly or online)
Created for upper-level learners, this guide strengthens critical thinking and encourages polished writing while helping students master essential ELA concepts.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
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- Co-ops and small group instruction
These guides work well on their own or alongside your preferred grammar and writing program.
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