Description
Mary Lennox lives in India and grows up with her Ayah (an Indian nursemaid) waiting on her hand and foot, becoming spoiled and tyrannical. After a cholera epidemic leaves Mary as the only survivor, she is sent to England to live with her uncle, Mr. Archibald Craven, a hunchbacked recluse - and her only living relative. When Mary arrives at Misselthwaite Manor she meets Martha, a kindly, down-to-earth servant, and one of twelve children from a neighboring farm across the moor. Mary befriends Martha's brother, Dickon who loves animals and the moor. When she discovers another boy in the mansion who cries in the night, and then discovers a locked garden in dire need of a gardener, her life and those of all around her are about to change.
Progeny Press' The Secret Garden Language Arts PDF curriculum will provide your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Journey into the life and imagination of Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Background Information: Discover the historical context of British colonies, providing backdrop to the novel.
Vocabulary: Enhance your understanding of the novel's language with a variety of activities designed to stimulate retention and growth. Immerse yourself in dynamic exercises that bring the words to life.
Literary Techniques: Analyze literary techniques, including antonyms, setting, mood, characterization, personality traits, synonyms, dialect, dictionary usage, similes, metaphors, point of view, theme, and tone.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on lessons and values, including trust in God, respect for authority, coping with loneliness, doing good, the importance of work, the fruits of the Spirit, managing anxiety, fostering friendship, recognizing immortality, relying on a savior, experiencing healing, acknowledging God's control, the magic of nature, and the significance of God's word, the Doxology, and praising God.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in activities, from creative writing and research to mapwork, artistic expression, and field trips. Explore the world of England, creating posters and tending to imaginary gardens that echo the magic of The Secret Garden.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include a wonderful reading list of more books by Frances Hodgson Burnett and other books that complement or mirror the themes that tie in with, or are similar to, The Secret Garden.
All of Progeny Press' language arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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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!
