The Sign of the Beaver Study Guide | Progeny Press
SKU
009313
ISBN
9781586093525
Grade 5-7
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Publisher's Description of The Sign of the Beaver Study Guide | Progeny Press
Twelve year-old Matt and his father have come to Maine territory to clear land and build a home for their family. After the two of them build a log cabin, Matt's father returns to Massachusetts to bring back the rest of the family: Matt's mother, his sister, and a new baby. While his father is gone, Matt stays alone in the cabin to guard their home and care for the corn. Matt knows that he will get lonely without his father and his family, but he expects to enjoy his independence and freedom. What he does not expect, however, is the arrival of a white stranger who is both friendly and treacherous. When the stranger disappears - along with his father's gun - Matt now faces much greater danger, and discovers the challenge of acquiring enough food for himself without a gun. After a series of mishaps leaves Matt dependent on the tribe of neighboring Indians, he discovers the problems of communicating with, depending upon, and understanding people from a different culture. The Indian boy, Attean, will teach Matt ways to survive and what true friendship is.
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!
The Middle
School guides is our largest offering of titles with Progeny Press.
With over 40 titles to choose from, there are numerous books that will likely
be suitable for your student. All presented from a Christian worldview, each
guide is filled with comprehension questions, vocabulary building, and
scriptural connections and application. Many of the classics are found in this
collection and would provide a great opportunity (or incentive) for your
students to read the book and watch the movie! The recommended target goal is for
students to read 4-6 guides during the school year. Answers are in the back and
can be easily removed. You may be working with a range of students all from one
guide, and that’s okay! Each student will do what they are developmentally
capable of accomplishing. It is easy to read just for fun, yet adding a
literature guide helps to provide a guided reading experience promoting deeper
thought and critical thinking. ~Rebecca