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Fever 1793 Literature Study Guide
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First published in 2000, Fever 1793 is a harrowing but hopeful story of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, yellow fever outbreak of 1793. Fourteen-year-old Mattie helps run the family coffeehouse with her mother, grandfather, and coffeehouse cook Eliza, when rumors start circulating of a fever rising in Philadelphia. As the sweltering heat of summer continues, the yellow fever epidemic rages through Philadelphia and Mattie is separated from her family. Mattie faces great hardships and pain, but also great kindness, strength, and determination. And when Mattie is reunited with Eliza, and the epidemic ends and her mother returns, Mattie finds she is a much more capable and strong young woman than she had imagined.
What Progeny Press' Fever 1793 Literature Curriculum Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 13–18 • Grades 7–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level literature curriculum offers a one-quarter credit for students.
Author Biography: Learn more about the life of Laurie Halse Anderson and gain valuable context and background.
Background Information: Philadelphia as the United States capital and the effects of Yellow Fever.
Before-You-Read Activities: Write a research paper on yellow fever, dig into the demographics and geographical information of Philadelphia in the 1790s, and follow the characters' journeys on a map to gain contextual insights.
Vocabulary: Master words from the novel, engaging in a variety of activities designed to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Explore a wide array of literary techniques, understanding their applications and significance. Encounter concepts like antonyms and synonyms, the power of repetition, onomatopoeia, vivid imagery, thought-provoking maxims, overblown hyperboles, the art of irony, paradox, comparison and contrast. Learn the beauty of similes and metaphors, the humanizing touch of personification, juxtaposition, idioms, enlightening allusions, rhythmic alliteration, assonance, anthropomorphism, and so much more.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Analyze the moral situations throughout the book including misfortune, wisdom from God, how to treat others, positive mental focus, prayer, seasons in life, rumors and dissension, discerning truth, despair, sensitivity and kindness, and hope.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Conduct research assignments, activities, and more.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue your reading journey with an in-depth reading list of books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Fever 1793.
Fever 1793 Literature Study Guide - Workbook
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' Fever 1793 Literature Curriculum Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 13–18 • Grades 7–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level literature curriculum offers a one-quarter credit for students.
Author Biography: Learn more about the life of Laurie Halse Anderson and gain valuable context and background.
Background Information: Philadelphia as the United States capital and the effects of Yellow Fever.
Before-You-Read Activities: Write a research paper on yellow fever, dig into the demographics and geographical information of Philadelphia in the 1790s, and follow the characters' journeys on a map to gain contextual insights.
Vocabulary: Master words from the novel, engaging in a variety of activities designed to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Explore a wide array of literary techniques, understanding their applications and significance. Encounter concepts like antonyms and synonyms, the power of repetition, onomatopoeia, vivid imagery, thought-provoking maxims, overblown hyperboles, the art of irony, paradox, comparison and contrast. Learn the beauty of similes and metaphors, the humanizing touch of personification, juxtaposition, idioms, enlightening allusions, rhythmic alliteration, assonance, anthropomorphism, and so much more.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Analyze the moral situations throughout the book including misfortune, wisdom from God, how to treat others, positive mental focus, prayer, seasons in life, rumors and dissension, discerning truth, despair, sensitivity and kindness, and hope.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Conduct research assignments, activities, and more.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue your reading journey with an in-depth reading list of books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Fever 1793.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the Fever 1793 novel
- A copy of the Fever 1793 study guide workbook
- 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
- Schools looking for top 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 writing program.
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