The Sign of the Beaver Progeny Press Study Guide, Grades 5-7

The Sign of the Beaver is set in Maine during the late 1700s. Twelve-year-old Matt is left alone in the Maine wilderness to take care of the cabin until his father can return with the rest of the family. But after a series of mishaps leaves Matt injured and without food, Matt must depend on a tribe of neighboring Indians for help. Matt discovers the problems of communicating with, depending upon, and understanding people from a different culture.

Progeny Press Study Guides provide teachers, parents, and students with literary analysis based upon the foundation of the Bible. Examining well-written literature in relation to biblical standards, students will develop and refine how they deal with man's philosophies while learning about the craft of writing. Progeny Press Study Guides deal with literature as works of art and philosophy as they explain and use literary terms; deal with plot construction; dig into character studies; and bring attention to themes and ideas the author has crafted.

Easy-to-use lessons include vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and critical thinking exercises, questions on related Biblical principles, activities, and a complete answer key. Middle & High School guides take approximately from 8 to 10 weeks to complete. 58 reproducible pages, paperback. Grades 5-7.

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