Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer Prize winning short novel is a classic American Literature study and Progeny Press provides The Old Man and The Sea Study Guide for a close reading of this iconic text. It is suggested to use the Scribner paperback edition for page number alignment. The first sentence for each section is provided to help align with section breaks. This text is conveyed in a continuous narrative form. Sections are broken up in natural breaking parts in the narrative, detailing each day out at sea. Following the typical study breakdown: Vocabulary work, comprehension questions, thinking about the text through literary analysis, and digging deeper with scriptural connections—students are guided through their reading of the short text. Sections do have additional exercises to further enrich this close reading with additional research, creative writing, and discussions. Literary skills touched upon include characterization, plot, personification, symbolism, story elements, and more. Prereading Activities provide context to what you will read. Post reading Essay Prompts help readers make further connections to the text and showcase what they have learned. A catered list of age-appropriate Further Resources is provided. Answers are in the back on perforated pages for easy removal. 57 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca
The Old Man and the Sea Study Guide | Progeny Press
Product Overview
- Makes a great selection for an American Literature or Modern History study!
- Activities include creative writing prompts, map work, research, drawing, discussion and more
- Approximate Completion Time: 8 weeks
Description
After 84 days without taking a fish it is Santiago's courage and perseverance of character that enables him to go out to sea in his weather-beaten boat each day despite the hardship and the disappointment of catching nothing.
In the midst of ridicule from younger fishermen, Santiago finds courage in his friendship with a young boy, Manolin, who has fished with Santiago since he was five years old. But because of Santiago's "bad luck," Manolin's parents will not allow the boy to fish with Santiago anymore.
Then Santiago goes out once more, further than usual, and he catches something—something large that pulls him and his boat out to sea. His endurance during the ordeal and in the face of apparent defeat is the stuff of legends!
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on tired teenage high school student's eyes
- Every question in our novel unit study has plenty of whitespace for high school level student’s 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 student’s work
- Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
The High School guides offer many familiar and popular high school literature options from Progeny Press. With over 37 titles to choose from, there are numerous books to fill your students’ reading time! All titles are presented from a Christian worldview, and each guide is filled with comprehension questions, vocabulary building, dedicated analysis work, and scriptural connections and application. Pages can be copied for family and individual classroom use. 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 goal is for students to read 4-6 guides during the school year. Answers are in the back and can be easily removed. Each guide includes Notes to the Instructor, mini author biographies, and background information. These literature selections are more suited for high school students as they contain difficult topics and content. Guided reading offers a structured reading experience that develops analytical skills while enjoying a well-crafted story! ~Rebecca
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Progeny Press |
| Author: | Calvin Roso |
| ISBN: | 9781586093761 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
