The Minstrel in the Tower Study Guide - Softcover

Rebecca Gilleland

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1586093061 ISBN 13: 9781586093068

Publisher: Progeny Press, 2007

Synopsis

Random House Stepping Stones Books, Golden Kite Award winning author. <BR>
Through Gloria Skurzynski's Medieval adventure of danger and true courage, The Minstrel in the Tower, students will learn: <BR> About the Author: Learn about Gloria Skurzynski and her writings. <BR> Historical Background: Learn about the Crusades, France, 1195 A.D.
Vocabulary words used throughout the book, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Similes, flashbacks, synonyms, description, alphabetize.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Obeying, sacrificing to help others, kind words, strength from God, hope from suffering, first impressions, anger, forgiveness, compassion. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Minstrels and jesters, mapping, Medieval legends, Francis of Assisi, wordsearch, Crusades, oral reports, cooking, art, clay crafting. <BR> 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, The Minstrel in the Tower by Gloria Skurzynski. <BR><BR> All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! <BR><BR>

• 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 2-4
• Setting: France, 1195 A.D.

Edition details

• Publisher: Progeny Press
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586093061
• ISBN 13: 9781586093068
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 48