Description
The horse, Bree, and his boy, Shasta are fleeing their slavery, heading north to Narnia and freedom. Along the way, they join the horse, Hwin, and her girl, Aravis, who is fleeing an arranged marriage. Together they ride north across the desert. Meanwhile, the vengeful Calormene prince Rabadash determines to destroy Archenland and invade Narnia to capture Queen Susan and make her his bride.
When Shasta and Aravis discover his plan they must warn Archenland in time, or all is lost. Their journey to "Narnia and the North" involves difficult and dangerous situations, through which they come to realize that they are being guided by none other than Aslan himself! The surprise that awaits Shasta at the end of his journey is more than he ever dreamed of!
Find the full series: The Chronicles of Narnia
Book 3 in The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis.
Progeny Press' The Horse and His Boy English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Learn about the esteeemed author, C.S. Lewis.
Vocabulary: Understand words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities that promote retention and language growth.
Literary Techniques: Unravel the masterful techniques employed by C.S. Lewis. Journey through his narrative worlds, where every word is meticulously crafted to evoke imagery, foreshadow events, convey profound truths through allegory, and breathe life into unforgettable characters. Explore the symphony of language, from the thunderous echoes of hyperbole to the delicate whispers of simile and onomatopoeia. Navigate the intricate web of cause and effect, unravel the threads of parallelism, and decipher the underlying structure that binds each story together.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on valuable lessons and character values. Examine themes of anger management, pride's pitfalls, giving our best efforts, coping with despair, fostering hope, seeking God's protection, overcoming selfishness, embodying perseverance, and extending mercy.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Organize captivating field trips, immerse yourself in expressive writing exercises, chart adventures through intricate mapping, capture reflections in personal journals, delve into profound discussions on themes like abuse, breathe life into dramatic interpretations, and unleash artistic expressions. These endeavors not only deepen understanding but also amplify engagement with the material.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis.
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!
