The Swiss Family Robinson Study Guide | Progeny Press

SKU
022731
ISBN
9781586093532
Grade 7-9
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Product Overview

  • Many creative writing projects, art projects, and activities to showcase understanding of the reading!
  • Another literature selection that can be rewarded with a movie night and discussion about the similarities and differences
  • Approximate Completion Time: 9 weeks

Description

The Progeny Press, The Swiss Family Robinson Study Guide won’t leave your reader marooned on a deserted island with no direction! Sections cover ~6 chapters at a time. There is a disclaimer to chapter breaks as Progeny Press utilizes the Kingston translation published by Random House. Not all publishers agree on chapter breaks, so the first line is indicated for each section. Vocabulary building with words from the novel starts off each section, followed by comprehension questions and scriptural connections. Throughout there are extra discussion questions, optional activities, and writing projects. Literary skills include allusion, anthropomorphism, similes, foreshadowing, understatements, story elements, and more. Prereading Activities provide context to what you will read. Post reading final projects help readers make further connections to the text. A catered list of age-appropriate Further Reading books is provided. Answers are in the back on perforated pages for easy removal. 75 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca 

Publisher's Description of The Swiss Family Robinson Study Guide | Progeny Press

A Swiss family is traveling to a new colony when their ship is blown off course in a six-day storm and runs aground near an uninhabited island. The father, mother, and their four sons escape the wrecked ship and make their way ashore to find that they are the only survivors of the wreck. Salvaging what resources they can from the wreck, the family begins carving out a solitary existence on the island, uncertain when or if a rescue ship will ever arrive.
Despite dangerous animals, torrential monsoons, and the loneliness of isolation, they face all their hardships with energy, ingenuity, and the knowledge that God is always with them. A Christian literature classic!

Teacher's Note: Swiss Family Robinson written in German by Johann David Wyss. It was translated in 1813 by Isabelle de Montolieu and subsequently to English by William H. G. Kingston, first published in 1879. We have written the guide based on the Yearling edition published by Random House. Alternative publications may vary.

  • 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!
Category Description for Swiss Family Robinson (Progeny Press)

Uses the W.H.G. Kingston translation. Guide includes first sentence of each chapter section to allow for variation.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:7-9
Brand:Progeny Press
ISBN:9781586093532
Length in Inches:10.625
Width in Inches:8.25
Height in Inches:0.1875
Weight in Pounds:0.4
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