The Yearling

by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Jody loneliness is assuaged by his pet fawn, but trouble and sorrow ensue when he can no longer control the mischievous deer.

Novel Study Highlights (8 units)
Spelling-Vocabulary: Med. to Difficult
Critical Thinking: Difficult
Biblical Focus: The Lord is our deliverer

Related Studies: Florida history and geography, animal tracking, natural disasters

This Pulitzer Prize winning novel is a poignant study of relationships and coming of age. It is so much more than a story about a boy and his pet; take it slow and grow with Jody.

• Appeals to Auditory Learners (medium)
• Appeals to Kinesthetic Learners (medium)
• Low Preparation Time
• With Tests & Answer Keys
• For Multi-level Use