Description
Willy and his grandfather live on a farm in Wyoming where they grow potatoes. One day Grandfather will not get out of bed or even speak. Willy runs to get Doc Smith, who examines Grandfather and can find nothing wrong with him. She tells Willy that Grandfather has just given up on life.
When Willy goes to town, he sees a poster advertising the National Dogsled Races. The prize for winning the race is $500! With the state of Wyoming threatening to take the farm for back-taxes, Willy decides to enter the race, convinced he and his dog, Searchlight, can win. But an Indian named Stone Fox also enters the race, and he's never lost. Can Willy and Searchlight beat Stone Fox and save the farm - and Grandfather - before it's too late?
Progeny Press' Stone Fox Language Arts PDF download curriculum will provide your Primary Elementary grade student with:
About the Author: Discover John Reynolds Gardiner, the imaginative mind behind the heartfelt novel.
Background Information: Explore the picturesque landscapes of Jackson, Wyoming, and the cultural richness of the Shoshone Indian Reservation.
Vocabulary: Make learning words an interactive and enjoyable experience with a variety of practical exercises.
Literary Techniques: Study literary techniques such as synonyms, antonyms, distinguishing fact vs. opinion, characterization, similes, metaphors, proverbs, repetition, point of view, cause and effect, story structure, conflict, theme, foil, and the significance of setting.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Discuss themes of seeking comfort, honoring parents, valuing advice, taking risks, turning the other cheek, addressing racism, and embodying compassion.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Participate in a variety of activities, from mapping key locations and making calculations to engaging in word searches, puzzles, generating essay ideas, crafting research papers, exploring the world of dogs and their significance, delving into the unique aspects of Wyoming, creating multimedia news presentations, exploring the Iditarod and dog sledding, understanding the importance of potatoes, learning sign language, engaging in a service project, and exploring the theme of depression.
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, Stone Fox by John Reynold Gardiner.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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