Description
While visiting their nasty cousin Eustace, Lucy and Edmund are transported back to Narnia, to the sailing ship of Caspian, now king of Narnia. To their dismay, Eustace gets dragged along with them!
Caspian has set sail for the Eastern Islands to find seven lords who were banished there by his evil uncle. But the Eastern Islands are full of strange places and people, and Eustace learns some particularly difficult lessons. Dragons, treasure, and a quest will bring them to Aslan himself!
Find the Full Series: The Chronicles of Narnia
Book 5 in the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis.
Progeny Press' Voyage of the Dawn Treader Language Arts curriculum provides your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Read about the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis, a masterful storyteller whose works, including The Chronicles of Narnia, continue to captivate readers of all ages. Learn how his personal experiences and faith journey shaped his timeless.
Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary through a variety of activities designed to improve your understanding of key words while making learning both fun and effective.
Literary Techniques: Discover the richness of C.S. Lewis' writing through a deep exploration of literary techniques. Study in-context word usage, the development of characterization, and the impact of adjectives and antithesis. Learn how idioms, juxtaposition, and parallelism contribute to the story. Examine the use of anthropomorphism, allusions, and asides that provide insights for the reader. Explore elements like foreshadowing, the framework story, and the epic quest, while also analyzing how themes and conflicts are explored in the story. Pay attention to moments of comic relief, vivid imagery, and the meaningful resolution in the epilogue.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Explore lessons of encouragement, loving one's enemies, and the pursuit of wisdom. Discuss the complexities of rationalization and the consequences of lying. Consider the value of hard work, the dangers of greed, and the power of renewal and perseverance. Examine the importance of dedication to a cause, the scrutiny of appearances, and the omnipresence of fear, alongside an exploration of the many names of Jesus.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage in a wide range of activities that deepen your understanding of literature and expand your skills. Read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series, explore the concept of sailing ships, and go on field trips related to the story. Hone your writing skills, participate in games and word puzzles, and even experiment with invisible ink! Consider writing a sequel, construct timelines, and map out the adventures in the book.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Continue reading with additonal stories by C.S. Lewis and other authors whose writing reflects similar themes of adventure, morality, and Christian faith.
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!
