Description
Ranofer dreams of following in his father's footsteps as a goldsmith, but when he is suddenly orphaned, he struggles under the abusive control of a half-brother. When he stumbles across tomb robbers, Ranofer is swept into danger, mystery, and intrigue, but he never loses sight of his dream. This exciting coming-of-age mystery brings Ancient Egypt to life.
Progeny Press' The Golden Goblet English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Explore the life of author Eloise Jarvis McGraw.
Vocabulary: Increase your vocabulary through activities crafted to improve recollection and vocabulary growth.
Literary Techniques: Discover and study a range of literary techniques employed in "The Golden Goblet," including synonyms, imagery, similes, setting exploration, juxtaposition, irony, foreshadowing, contextual understanding, foils, metaphors, dictionary usage, the role of comic relief, antonyms, creating cliffhangers, exploring points of view, setting the mood, analyzing conflicts, identifying climactic moments, deepening characterizations, understanding dilemmas, exploring themes, and discovering instances of poetic justice.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Explore the deeper lessons and character values in the novel. Explore themes of refining character, the consequences of our actions, the power of prayer, and navigating our fear and anger. Discuss the pitfalls of lying, greed, and wealth. Reflect on the importance of placing trust in God, practicing diligence, valuing truth, and embracing humility.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Accent your Progeny Press ELA study with a selection of activities and writing assignments. From diving into history and field trips to mapping, creating your own lap book, and solving crosswords. Explore gold-related activities, craft jokes, decipher hieroglyphics, and engage in cooking experiences. Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture, participating in discussions, delving into drama, practicing writing skills, creating art, and exploring Bible studies.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue your reading adventures with more books by Eloise Jarvis McGraw, as well as other books that are similar to, The Golden Goblet.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
Features and Benefits of a Progeny Press ELA study guide
Printed Workbook Format
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on Middle School student's eyes
- Every question in our novel unit study has plenty of whitespace for middle school level student 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 middle school student’s work
- Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
CD Format
- Contains the complete study guide in universally compatible PDF format (works on Mac AND Windows)
- No costly software purchases necessary
- PDf files open in the FREE Adobe Reader program.
Note: Mobile devices may require an alternative app that supports and saves fillable form fields and interactive features. - Upgraded, fillable form fields allow the student the opportunity to complete their work on the computer, saving you printing costs
- Conveniently print what you need, when you need it:
- Print the whole ELA study guide at once
- Print single literature lessons or pages as the student completes them
- Print multiple copies of the entire curriculum study guide for classroom sets
- PDF format makes it easy to use with multiple students
- Complete answer key PDF file included for the teacher to make grading simple!
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!
