Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner

 

A great true story to explore with your middle school students is Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner.

Though it is a picture book, it is still applicable to this age level. There are much to explore, especially around the theme of loyalty. 

Here is the handout for Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog. I have included critical thinking questions, literary analysis, writing prompts, extension activities and Christian application.

I hope that you enjoy this story.

Blessings,

Natalie

The Red-Headed League - Sherlock Holmes - by Arthur Conan Doyle

 

The Red-Headed League is an excellent way to introduce students to Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle's writing.

Students have enjoyed exploring this story via text but also as a Movies for Learning. 

Here is the handout for The Red-Headed League where I have included critical thinking questions, literary analysis, writing prompts which focus on the story, extension ideas and Christian application.

I have also added in a short summary of Arthur Conan Doyle and the time that Sherlock Holmes and perspective of the time that The Red-Headed League was published.

Here are the questions for The Red-Headed League Movies for Learning.

Enjoy!

Blessings,

Natalie

The Young Victoria - Movies for Learning

 

The Young Victoria was a very popular movie with students. They were able to explore the Victorian Era through this movie and how progressive Victoria and Albert were.

It showed the strength of Queen Victoria and how she was able to navigate the responsibilities of becoming the queen and a wife and mother. It also showed her resilience when she became a widow.

Here are the questions for The Young Victoria.

Blessings,

Natalie

The Beggar by Anton Chekhov - for High School

 

The Beggar by Anton Chekhov is an opportunity for High School student to explore compassion and what is charity. 

This story is set in Russia and follows the three characters Lushkov, Skvortsov, and Olga. Through them we learn about their responses to poverty and social differences. 

The handout for The Beggar includes literary analysis, theme exploration, essay writing prompts with a rubric, Christian application and possible extension activities.

I hope that your High School students will enjoy reading The Beggar. 

Blessings,

Natalie 

The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell

 

There is so much for students to explore in the short story by Richard Connell, The Most Dangerous Game.

In this student worksheet I have included literary analysis, critical thinking questions, essay prompts, Christian application questions and possible extension activities. 

This story will challenge students through the characters of Rainsford and General Zaroff. They will explore questions of civility and savagery. They will look at what happens when our moral compass is lost. 

The classics are such because of their timeless themes. I hope that your students will enjoy their study of The Most Dangerous Game!

Blessings,

Natalie

 

The Day After Tomorrow - Movies for Learning

 

The 2004 movie The Day After Tomorrow was a favourite with many students. 

We got a chance to see the "cli fi" genre at its best! For those that enjoy science - this was the movie for them!

It is great to have a variety of movies available for students. This one was a little different than many of the movies that we studied. It was great!

Here are the questions for The Day After Tomorrow. I hope that you enjoy it with your students.

Blessings,

Natalie