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Upper Elementary students will enjoy this exciting introduction into science fiction as Pattie boards a ship leaving Earth!
Pattie and her family are on the last ship to leave a dying Earth, and after a four-year journey they reach their new home on a distant planet. Unsure what dangers they may face, the colonists emerge to find hard, unfamiliar plants in a still, silent, but beautiful world. They build homes and begin farming as their supplies dwindle, desperately hoping their crops will grow and be edible in this strange, new world. Young Pattie and the other children explore their new home discovering the wonders of dewfall, moth people, and tree candy as the adults struggle. Pattie's little green book—dark green silky boards covered with gold tooling and filled with empty sheets—becomes her record of their journey and their new life.
Progeny Press' Green Book Language Arts PDF download curriculum will provide your Primary Elementary grade student with:
Author Biography: Learn about Jill Paton Walsh, her writing style, and her influence on literature.
Before-You-Read Activities: Read pioneering stories, plan a journey, collect and reflect on memory photos, and begin a journal to track discoveries.
Vocabulary: Improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension with interactive activities that reinforce key words from the novel.
Literary Techniques: Explore The Green Book with in-context analysis, uncovering similes, idioms, metaphor usage, mood creation, synonyms, imagery, foreshadowing, repetition, alliteration, juxtaposition, conflict exploration, theme identification, and the art of circular narrative.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Discuss the value of making plans, working with others, and teamwork. Explore responsibility, personal worth, and trusting in God’s plan. Reflect on courage, hospitality, and finding hope in difficult situations. Consider themes of despair, sharing, and addressing tough topics like suicide and murder with sensitivity.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in hands-on projects, including scientific studies on gravity, wind, and the rain cycle. Learn about marine life with jellyfish research, oil lamps, and aquariums. Develop creativity through poetry, fairytales, and storytelling. Enjoy practical activities like cooking pancakes, making flatbread, gardening, and spinning thread. Solve puzzles, complete word searches, and analyze themes with Venn diagrams. Write a persuasive paper, create a sequel, or keep a creative journal.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your literary horizons with additional works by Jill Paton Walsh and books that complement The Green Book.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian perspective!
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Formatted with your Primary grade Upper Elementary student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into simplified writing assignments and lessons that strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and continue building and refining their analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study PDF download accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools for over 30 years!
