Pride and Prejudice Progeny Press Study Guide, Grades 9-12

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

From the sweetness of Jane, to the insensitive arrogance of Lady Catherine, to the silliness and absurdity of Mr. Collins and Mrs. Bennet, Jane Austen exercises wry irony, humor, and a sharp insight into people and relationships. She takes a shrewd look at individual pride and failings and looks at the mores and idiosyncrasies of regency-period society.

In this Progeny Press study guide, students will learn:

• About the author
  • Vocabulary, critical thinking, & analysis
    • Literary Techniques: Dialect, fact vs. opinion, humor, irony, context, dictionary skills, paradox, paraphrasing, antonym & synonyms, foreshadowing, comparison/contrast, grammar, analogies, parallelism, hyperbole, cause and effect, contrivance, dilemma, epiphany, comic relief, framework and more.
      • Character Values: pride, wealth, power, humility, peace, prejudice, counsel, wisdom, good character, kindness, stewardship, consequences, and more.
        • Activities/Writing include: history research, mapping, analysis, field trips, art activities, poetry, class discussion, multiple essay choices, and creative writing assignments.
          • A living reading list by the same author and other books like Pride and Prejudice.

            The format is ideal for homeschoolers; the large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read, easy on the eyes, and easy to transport from car to home. Plus, every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers, which encourages neat and clean handwriting practice. A removable answer key is also included for the teacher.

            PLEASE NOTE: The novel Pride & Prejudice is required and must be purchased separately.
            
            

            Setting: England, 18-19th Century / Genre: British Lit

            Grades: 9-12