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 English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Learn about Frances Hodgson Burnett and how her experiences shaped her storytelling.
Background Information: Explore the history of British colonies and the cultural and social influence it had on the story.
Vocabulary: Build your vocabulary with engaging activities that make learning fun. Learn the meaning of words used throughout the novel to enhance your understanding and retention.
Literary Techniques: Uncover the writing techniques that make The Secret Garden a timeless classic! Study antonyms, setting, mood, and tone, as well as how Burnett uses characterization, personality traits, dialect, similes, and metaphors. Examine the book and character's point of view and discuss the overall theme of healing and renewal.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Participate in lessons about trusting God, respecting authority, overcoming loneliness, and embracing friendship. Reflect on values like working diligently, finding peace through God's Word, and discovering joy in praise and gratitude. Discuss how the story highlights themes of healing, renewal, and the fruits of the Spirit in everyday life.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Bring your study to the next level through fun projects! Write essays, conduct research, draft maps, and create art inspired by the garden. Get hands-on with gardening projects, or take enriching field trips to explore the novel’s themes further.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your literary garden with a curated reading list! Discover more books by Frances Hodgson Burnett and other captivating stories that share themes and connections with The Secret Garden.
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!
