Grade Level:
6 - 12
Literary Form:
American Novel
Paired with:
White Fang12 Lesson Plans/27 Handouts/102 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-241-5
Description:
The Call of the Wild is set in the Klondike wilderness in 1903. It depicts a dog’s battle for survival and man’s yearning for adventure against the backdrop of the Yukon gold rush. The story reflects the law-of-survival world with choices controlled by the environment and circumstance.
Activities:
This unit explores the literary techniques of characterization, conflict, and levels of theme interpretation. Students learn to process information and use reference materials to organize speeches and interviews. They apply literary analysis of naturalism and realism to the story.
Supplementary materials include a study and discussion guide, chapter quizzes with answer keys, and a unit test with answer key.
Ethical Values:
Adaptability
Compassion
Endurance
Freedom
Justice
Loyalty
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