Description
Stanley's family never has any luck, and they jokingly blame it on his no-good-dirty-rotten-pig-stealing great-great-grandfather. Accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit, Stanley Yelnats is sentenced and sent to Camp Green Lake, a juvenile detention camp. But there is no lake at Camp Green Lake; only a dried-up Texas lake bed. Every morning, the boys at Camp Green Lake are sent out to the lake bed where they are made to dig a hole five feet deep and five feet wide. "You're digging to build character," the counselors tell Stanley, but it soon becomes clear that he and the other boys at Camp Green Lake are being made to look for something - something that the camp's warden wants.
The warden's secret, the history of Green Lake, the Wild West, and Stanley's own family history all fit together like pieces of a puzzle as choices made in the past continue to have an effect on the present. Soon, Stanley's very life depends on his own choices and events that happened over 100 years ago!
Holes Digital Download Literature Study Guide
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!
What Progeny Press' Holes Literature Curriculum Digital Study Guide provides your Middle School student:
ELA Built for Ages 10–14 • Grades 5–8
Our faith-based literature study guide helps students strengthen their reading and comprehension skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
About the Author: Discover the life and literary contributions of Louis Sachar.
Vocabulary: Enhance your vocabulary through engaging activities designed to promote memory and development.
Literary Techniques: Dive into protagonist dynamics, characterization nuances, the art of irony, palindrome exploration, grammar intricacies, flashback and foreshadow techniques, the power of repetition, personification, contextual understanding, dictionary usage, simile and metaphor analysis, symbolism exploration, synonyms and antonyms, poetic justice, dynamic and static character analysis, linear and non-linear storytelling, and motif identification.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Analyze lessons of hope, understanding God's plans, fatalism, the essence of self-determination, the impact of first impressions, the consequences of gossip, the power of encouragement, and the recognition of consequences.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Embark on a creative journey with a variety of activities and writing assignments. From exploring family history and prisons to engaging in math and class discussions, decoding Pig Latin, conducting research on Civil Rights, studying onions and inventions, solving crosswords, participating in various writing activities, exploring physical education, delving into science, and engaging in artistic endeavors, these activities enrich understanding and engagement.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Extend your reading horizons with a reading list of books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Holes by Louis Sachar.
What Will You Need?
A Complete Language Arts Experience with Progeny Press
- A copy of Holes
- A Bible (digital or physical)
- A dictionary (child-friendly or online)
This flexible homeschool resource includes open-ended discussions and optional writing activities that support foundational ELA skills without overwhelming growing learners.
Designed for YOU
- Homeschool families looking for Christian literature curriculum
- Schools looking for high 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 phonics program.
Features and Benefits FAQ - Progeny Press ELA PDF Study Guide:
Why Schools & Families Love Our Study Guides:
- Easy to follow and open-and-go
- Encourages family discussions and biblical connections
- Engaging activities that support reading comprehension
- Grows with your child’s ability and interest
- No busywork—just meaningful, faith-filled learning
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