Who done it? Was it natural causes or was it MURDER!? Detective Sherlock Holmes is on the case, and the reader is brought along with the help of Progeny Press’ The Hound of the Baskervilles Study Guide. Sections cover a manageable 2-3 chapters at a time. Readers will develop their vocabulary through definitions, reading and writing exercises, and working with words. After these activities come comprehension questions over details in the chapters; then deeper critical thinking questions through literary analysis. The final activities in each section are scriptural connections and spiritual formation questions. This guide also has many Optional Activities in every section that include history concepts, science studies, research, art projects, and discussion. Some literary skills covered in this guide include allusion, characterization, foreshadowing, imagery, mood, poetic justice, similes, and others. Prereading Activities provide context to what you will read. Post reading Essay Prompts and Projects 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. 83 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca
The Hound of the Baskervilles Study Guide | Progeny Press
Product Overview
- Introduce the intrigue of Gothic Fiction and the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes!
- Optional activities that will extend your study include field trips, architecture studies, journaling, presentations, research, and art projects
- Approximate Completion Time: 8 weeks
Description
Through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's gripping Sherlock Holmes' mystery, students will learn:
Background Information: Gothic Fiction.
Author Biography:Learn more about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Before-You-Read Activities:geographical terms, video documentaries on moors, Dartmoor historical research, folk legends, dog breed research.
Vocabulary wordsused throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: characterization, alliteration, consonance, assonance, repetition, narrator, facts & probabilities, imagery, allusion, tongue-in-cheek humor, in context, mood, liminality, similes, metaphors, verbs, epistolary fiction, anthropomorphism, fact vs. opinion, foreshadowing, synonym, antonym, irony, poetic justice, pathetic fallacy, hubris, protagonist, conflict, theme.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Qualities to admire, misfortune and suffering, spiritual battle, deceit, darkness & light, judging others, Pharisees, responsibility for one's own actions, care for prisoners, doing good, love.
Activities and WritingAssignments: Geography and Dartmoor, Devon, England, legends, dog breeds, phrenology, mapping, memory games, Discussion about self-confidence, design & typesetting, British peerage system, Biblical perseverance study, Detective dime novels, South African gold, history research paper, architectural 3-D project, Science photographic butterfly collection, epistolary fiction, journaling, creative writing, multiple class discussion topics, wordsearch, 19th century women's professions, painters, phosphorus, abuse, field trip, community resources and volunteer opportunities.
Suggestions for Further Reading:We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Movie suggestions included.
All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian perspective!
Features and Benefits of the study guidePrinted Workbook Format
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
- Every question has plenty of whitespace for 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
- Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
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: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 8-12 |
| Brand: | Progeny Press |
| ISBN: | 9781586096663 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.6875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |