ALL ABOUT ROBERT
LOUIS STEVENSON!
…the British author who started it all…
AU D I E N C E & E N V I RO N M E N T
 Grades 10-11
 Learners have some background in literature from my class
• Environment -- Computer lab setting where each
student has their own individual computer and works on the
presentation alone
OBJECTIVES
 Condition
• Given class time to review PowerPoint on Robert Louis Stevenson and
will ten take quiz. Each student will be stationed at their own computer
Students will be able to apply their knowledge through their learning at
the end of class.
 Performance
• Students will be able to apply their knowledge at the end of the
presentation with the facts and information they learned from their
studies through a quiz.
 Criteria
• Students must pay attention to PowerPoint and are expected to get above
75% on the quiz.
ORIENTATION
The point of this slideshow is for you to become
more knowledgeable on the famous British author
Robert Louis Stevenson and be able to apply your
learning accurately. Much of the next test will
consist of this information.
APPLICATION
After completing this guide, you should be able to
recall information about Robert Louis Stevenson’s
background, personal life, and all his work
accurately and successfully.
W H AT D O T H E BU T T O N S M E A N ?
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Background Info
Fictions
Family
Other Works
Works
Last Facts
Biographies
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SOME BACKGROUND…
 Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, England & was Scottish
 Studied Engineering and graduated from Law in
University, never writing
 Suffered from Tuberculosis as a child
 Nicknamed “Velvet Jacket” because of his love for
Bohemian style
FAMILY
 His family were all engineers
who built most of the lighthouses
in Scotland
 His family were devout
Christians, but Stevenson was an
Atheist
 One of his best friends was the
King of Hawaii
VIDEO
WORKS
 Stevenson is said to have initiated the British tradition
in writing
 His work mostly consisted of biography,
action/adventure, and horror
 He drew inspiration from traveling
“There are no foreign lands; it is the traveler only who is foreign.”
~Robert Louis Stevenson
ALL OF STEVENSON’S BIOS WERE BASED OFF
OF HIS TRAVELS
FAMOUS BIOGRAPHIES
 1st published word was “An Inland Voyage” – based from his
travels
 “Silverado Squatters” was based from his 3 week honeymoon
with his wife, Fanny
BIOS CONT…
 The “Amateur Immigrant” – based off of Stevenson's trip cross
country to California.
• Interesting Fact!! – Stevenson’s father was so
offended by this work that he bought every copy so
no one could read it!
Stevenson then later started writing works of
fiction, primarily being action/adventure or horror.
WORKS OF FICTION
 Treasure Island
• One of Stevenson’s more famous works – included pirates, a
young boy, and wild adventure
• This work was inspired by his stepson while playing make
believe on a rainy day.
FICTION CONT…
 Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
• Book based on a good man having an “evil” altar
ego
• Stevenson wrote the book in 3 days, had his wife
read it, then butned his manuscript and started
all over!
“All human beings are commingled out of good and evil.”
~Robert Louis Stevenson
LIST OF OTHER WORKS
 New Arabian Knights
 Merry Men & Other Tales & Fables
 The Coppers
 Kidnapped
LAST FACTS…
 Stevenson was only 44 years old when he died
 He is buried at his last home in Samoa
Now it’s time to take
a practice quiz!!
True or False:
Robert Louis Stevenson was sick with TB as a
child.
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
What did Robert Louis Stevenson study in University?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Law
Engineering
Writing
Both a & b
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
What was Robert Louis Stevenson’s family famous for
building?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Churches
Lighthouses
Taverns
All of the above
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
Now it’s time to
take the real quiz!
Where was Robert Lewis Stevenson born?
a. London
b. Paris
c. Ireland
d. Edinburgh
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
Which disease did Robert Lewis Stevenson
suffer from?
a.
b.
c.
d.
HIV
Tuberculosis
Mumps
Pneumonia
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
True or False
Robert Lewis Stevenson’s wife was 10 years older
than him
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
Which type of writing did Robert Lewis Stevenson
use?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Horror
Action/Adventure
Biography
All of the Above
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
Finish this sentence:
“Robert Lewis Stevenson initiated the British
______”
a.
b.
c.
d.
Literature
Fiction
Tradition
Writing custom
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
Which work of literature is Robert Lewis
Stevenson’s?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Cantebury Tales
Merry Men & Other Tales
A Tale of Two Cities
Pride & Prejudice
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
What degree did Robert Lewis Stevenson graduate
University with?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Engineering
Law
Writing
None of the Above
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
What event in Robert Lewis Stevenson’s life was
the “Silverado Squatters” based on?
a.
b.
c.
d.
His travels to California
His childhood experiences
His religious upbringing
His 3 week honeymoon
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
Where is Robert Lewis Stevenson buried?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Hawaii
Asia
Scotland
Samoa
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
What was Robert Lewis Stevenson’s 1st published
novel?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Amateur Immigrant
Treasure Island
An Inland Voyage
New Arabian Nights
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
True or False?
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde was about a doctor and his
best friend.
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
How old was Robert Lewis Stevenson when he
died?
a.
b.
c.
d.
66
44
55
77
CORRECT!
SORRY…TRY AGAIN
YOU’RE FINISHED!
Now you know all about Robert Lewis Stevenson
and his life. Take it and apply it to your future
learning! It’ll enhance yourself.
References
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•http://allaboutrobertlouisstevenson.org
References Cont.
•http://robert-louis-stevenson.org
•http://enotes.com/authors/robert-louis-stevenson
•Brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/r/robert_louis_stevenson.html