Description
On a dark and stormy night, Meg Murray and her family are visited by a stranger who surprises them by announcing that "there is such a thing as a tesseract." Two years earlier, Meg's father had disappeared while conducting experiments with a tesseract, a method of traveling through the fifth dimension. Now Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin must journey across time and space to find Meg's father. Though they are aided by three mysterious women, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which, they must rely on their own skills - and in Meg's case, her faults - to rescue Mr. Murray from the forces of evil.
Progeny Press' A Wrinkle in Time English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Middle School grade student with:
About the Author and Illustrator: Meet Madeleine L’Engle, the brilliant mind behind A Wrinkle in Time. Learn how her love for science, faith, and storytelling shaped her writing.
Background: Explore the intriguing intersection of science and theology. Learn how scientific theories and the mysteries of faith influence the novel’s themes.
Vocabulary: Master key words from the novel through engaging activities designed to improve comprehension and retention.
Literary Techniques: Explore the tools Madeleine L’Engle uses to bring the story’s plot and characters to life. Study techniques like point of view, characterization, flashbacks, personification, and mood. Examine conflict, themes, and allusions.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Help students connect the story to their own lives as they discuss topics like peer pressure, freedom, equality, and conformity. Reflect on the battle of good vs. evil, the power of love, and the role of angels and faith in facing life’s challenges. Analyze themes like talents, suffering, pride, and justification.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Engage with the story through a variety of fun and educational activities. Explore Einstein’s theories, astronomy, and the concept of alternate dimensions. Strengthen creativity by writing essays, advertisements, and uncovering the art and history connected to the novel’s setting. Participate in discussions about conformity, freedom, and morality, improving critical thinking skills. Finally, enjoy interactive activities like solving crosswords, creating artwork, and working on collaborative group projects.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Read more books by Madeleine L'Engle and other books that share themes and genres with A Wrinkle in Time.
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!
