Description
Experience the captivating journey of Pip in this timeless tale filled with intrigue and transformation. Follow Pip from his humble beginnings as a young boy to his emergence as a grown adult in this enthralling narrative. Accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Joe, and her husband, the skilled blacksmith Joe Gargery, Pip eagerly anticipates the day he can apprentice under Joe. However, a fateful encounter with an escaped convict in a churchyard and a peculiar request from the enigmatic spinster, Miss Havisham, forever alters Pip's destiny.
Prepare for a world turned on its head as Pip finds himself confronted by Estella, Miss Havisham's protégé, who scorns his modest mannerisms and appearance, instilling a deep sense of shame within him. Suddenly, an anonymous benefactor contacts Pip through the reputable lawyer, Mr. Jaggers, offering to elevate him to the status of a gentleman and provide a life of financial security.
As years pass, Pip grows into adulthood consumed by "Great Expectations" fueled by his desires for Estella, wealth, and his future. However, amidst his aspirations, he discovers that everyone harbors expectations, and appearances can be deceiving.
Immerse yourself in Charles Dickens' masterful storytelling as he introduces a cast of unforgettable characters and offers profound insights into the human condition. Discover why this classic continues to resonate with readers across generations.
Great Expectations 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' Great Expectations Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your High School student:
ELA Built for Ages 16–18 • Grades 10–12
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
English/Language Arts Credit: This literature curriculum for High School students offers a one-quarter credit.
Author Biography: Discover the life and works of Ray Bradbury, the author behind Fahrenheit 451.
Vocabulary: Dig into the novel's vocabulary through various activities that promote retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Explore a range of literary techniques used in the novel, including contextual analysis, dictionary usage, simile, metaphor, setting, characterization, foil, allusion, intertextuality, paraphrase, symbolism, tone, dramatic structure, motif, tripartite structure, and dynamic versus static characters.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on moral themes and character values presented in the story, such as happiness, isolation, martyrdom, dehumanization, swearing, mentorship, spiritual aspects, biblical references, helping the disenfranchised, consequences of foolishness, reflections on death, legacies, the impact of war, and the significance of memory.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in a variety of stimulating activities and writing assignments, covering topics such as banned books, going on a field trip, crafting research papers, discussing current issues, exploring the effects of technological change, participating in class discussions, and expressing creativity through art and drama.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Discover more works by Ray Bradbury and other authors through our in-depth reading list. Additionally, find movies and books that tie in with or share similarities with Fahrenheit 451, offering further options for learning and enjoyment.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of the Fahrenheit 451 novel
- A copy of the Fahrenheit 451 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.
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- 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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All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
Progeny Press' Great Expectations Language Arts Great Expectations PDF curriculum will provide your High School student with:
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level literature curriculum offers a one-quarter credit for students.
Historical Background: Explore the Industrial revolution.
Author Biography: Gain insights into the life of Charles Dickens.
Before-You-Read Activities: Gain context for the story by learning about Penal colonies, blacksmithing, Newgate prison, and caricatures using a variety of assignments and activities.
Vocabulary: Boost your mastery of words used in the novel using various activities, ensuring better retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Delve into context, rhythm, pacing, mood, comic relief, irony, point of view, foreshadow, foil, antonym, synonym, anthropomorphism, exposition, repetition, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, compare/contrast, anaphora, pathetic fallacy, dictionary, epiphany, dramatic structure, coming-of-age, dynamic/static, theme, and aesthetic distance.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Dig into moral issues and character growth, such as caring for widows and orphans, responsible for our actions, self-image, social rank, wealth, encouragement, allusion, juxtaposition, contentment, pride, empathy, money/debt, vanity, God is our security, work, female roles, and cognitive dissonance.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in thought provoking activities covering expectations, knighthood, ancestry, funerals, lotteries, financial planning, depression, art, eulogy, multiple writing/essay choices, and drama.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Access an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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- PDF files are available to download with no shipping costs
- 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. - 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
- Upgraded, fillable form fields allow the student the opportunity to complete their work on the computer, saving you printing costs
- 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 High 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!
