Description
There is nothing Billy Colman wants more than a pair of hunting dogs, but times are tough for farming families in the Ozarks. "Maybe some day when we can afford it, you can have them," Billy's father tells him, "but not right now." Billy doesn't give up. Determined to get a pair of hunting dogs, Billy finds ways to raise the money. With great patience, Billy saves all the money he can, and after two years he is finally able to buy his hunting dogs. Billy works with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, as often as he can, training them to track and tree coons, and teaching them how to avoid "Old Ringtail's" tricks. Though his dogs bring him pleasure, there are trials ahead for Billy as well. Billy learns the value of hard work, patience, and persistence, and eventually sees how God can use all things - even a pair of hunting dogs - to answer the prayers of his family.
Progeny Press' Where the Red Fern Grows Language Arts PDF curriculum will provide your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author: Learn about Wilson Rawls and the experiences and creative spirit that shaped Rawls's storytelling.
Background Information: Explore the fascinating topic of hunting dogs, their lives, training, and more.
Vocabulary: Complete a variety of vocabulary ELA exercises that make learning words both interactive and enjoyable.
Literary Techniques: Dig into the art of characterization, the impact of different points of view, the role of setting within the narrative, and plot development. Explore conflict, the use of expressions to convey emotion, the beauty of similes, personification, artful use of irony, writing style, and the manipulation of mood. Discuss the power of metaphor, the presence of poetic justice, utilize dictionaries, examine the narrative power of flashbacks, and explore the overarching themes.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on themes such as the importance of hard work, honoring parents, embracing love for neighbors, the power of prayer, the challenging call to love our enemies, the imperative to do good, grappling with death and grief, seeking comfort in difficult times, and navigating when bad things happen.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Expand your ELA experience through a variety of addtionaly activities. Engage in mapping exercises to trace the characters' journey, delve into research to deepen your understanding, and express your thoughts through essay writing that explores the themes and nuances of the novel.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We provide a reading list of more books by Wilson Rawls and other books that share similarities with, Where the Red Fern Grows.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts PDF download unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
Features and Benefits FAQ - Progeny Press ELA PDF Study Guide
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!
