A Top 100 Children's Novel, School Library Journal, A Must-Read for Kids 9-14 NPR, Young Readers Award, The Great American Read #31 (Top 100). Through Wilson Rawls' classic story of a boy and his dogs, Where the Red Fern Grows , students will learn: Author Biography: Learn about Wilson Rawls. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: Characterization, point of view, setting, plot, conflict, expressions, similes, personification, irony, style, mood, metaphor, poetic justice, dictionary, flashback, theme. Moral Lessons and Character Values: Hard work, honor parents, love our neighbors, prayer, love enemies, do good, death, grief, comfort, when bad things happen. Activities and Writing Assignments: Hunting dogs, mapping, research, essay writing. 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, Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Large 8.5x11 printed workbook 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! - Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book. - Recommended for 5-7 - Setting: NE Oklahoma Ozarks, USA, Great Depression, 1930s