Description
Embark on a journey to unravel the enigmatic masterpiece spun by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - The Hound of the Baskervilles!
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric tale surrounding the untimely demise of Sir Charles Baskerville, the squire of the ancient Baskerville estate in the heart of West England. Dr. Mortimer, a close confidant, detects an eerie connection between Sir Charles' death and an age-old family legend that whispers of a malevolent and monstrous Hound haunting the Baskervilles, seeking retribution for the sins of their ancestors. Gripped by concerns for the safety of Sir Henry Baskerville, the courageous young heir to the Baskerville legacy, ancestral home, and family fortune, Dr. Mortimer beseeches the brilliance of the renowned detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Holmes assigns his loyal companion, Dr. Watson, to safeguard Sir Henry within the unsettling confines of Baskerville Hall. Amidst the vast desolate moorlands surrounding Baskerville Hall, Dr. Watson finds himself entangled in a complex web of secrets and superstition. Experience the clash between reason and science against the backdrop of the supernatural, and the eternal battle of good versus evil, as Sherlock Holmes races against the clock to untangle the bewildering mystery and rescue Sir Henry, all before history repeats itself.
Progeny Press' Hound of the Baskervilles English/Language Arts curriculum will provide your High School grade student with:
English/Language Arts Credit: This High School level literature curriculum offers a one-quarter credit for students.
Background Information: Discover the genre of Gothic Fiction.
Author Biography: Learn about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and gain contextual insight into his work.
Before-You-Read Activities: Complete activites designed to enhance your studies and understanding, such as geographical terms, video documentaries on moors, Dartmoor historical research, folk legends, dog breed research.
Vocabulary: Master the words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Explore various literary techniques used in the novel, such as characterization, alliteration, consonance, assonance, repetition, narrator, facts & probabilities, imagery, allusion, tongue-in-cheek humor, in context, mood, liminality, similes, metaphors, verbs, epistolary fiction, anthropomorphism, fact vs. opinion, foreshadowing, synonym, antonym, irony, poetic justice, pathetic fallacy, hubris, protagonist, conflict, theme.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Analyze and discuss moral quandries, character qualities to admire, misfortune and suffering, spiritual battle, deceit, darkness & light, judging others, Pharisees, responsibility for one’s own actions, care for prisoners, doing good, and love.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Conduct various activities and writing assignments related to geography and Dartmoor in Devon, England, delve into legends, study dog breeds, explore phrenology, participate in mapping activities, learn about memory games, discuss self-confidence, learn about design and typesetting, understand the British peerage system, conduct a study on biblical perseverance, explore detective dime novels, research South African gold, write a history research paper, create a 3-D architectural project, build a science photographic butterfly collection, experiment with epistolary fiction, keep a journal, engage in creative writing, participate in class discussions on multiple topics, solve word searches, discover 19th-century women's professions, learn about painters and phosphorus pigments, examine the issue of abuse, go on a field trip, and explore community resources and volunteer opportunities.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue reading with an in-depth, curated reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Movie suggestions included.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts unit lessons are written from a Christian perspective!
Features and Benefits of a Progeny Press ELA study guide
Printed Workbook Format
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on tired teenage high school student's eyes
- Every question in our novel unit study has plenty of whitespace for high school level student’s 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 student’s work
- Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
CD Format
- Provides the study guide in universally compatible PDF format (works on Mac AND Windows)
- No costly software purchases necessary
- Our PDF Study Guide should be opened with the FREE Adobe Reader program. With the interactive feature, students have the capability of entering their answers directly on the computer and saving their work in progress.
Note: Mobile Devices/Tablets may require alternative app that supports and saves fillable form fields. - Or choose to conveniently print what you need, when you need it:
- Print the whole ELA PDF 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!
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 refines 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!
