Crispin: The Cross of Lead Study Guide

Robert DeLong; Janice DeLong

ISBN 10: 1586094947 / ISBN 13: 9781586094942

Published by Progeny Press, 2008

About this Item

Gently used with light wear to the cover, corners, or spine. Pages are clean and free of writing or highlighting. Binding is tight and fully intact. Dust jacket included with hardcover books. Ships fast in a protective poly mailerâ Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crispin: The Cross of Lead Study Guide
• Publisher: Progeny Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1586094947
• ISBN 13: 9781586094942
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Newbery Medal Winner 2003, ALA Notable Children's Book, Publishers Weekly Best-Seller, New York Time Best-Seller <BR> <BR> Through Avi's immersive tale of the Middle Ages, Crispin, the Cross of Lead students will learn: <BR> Author Biography: Learn about Avi. <BR> Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Paradox, mood, simile, metaphor, in context, alliteration, foreshadow, platitude, synonym, turning point, hyperbole, cliffhanger, personification, domino effect, epiphany, conflict, story structure, theme, protagonist, dynamic vs. static, contrivance, motif, point of view. <BR> Moral Lessons and Character Values: Life and death, judgement, eternal life, God is with us, joy, worry, prayer, responsibility, heavenly Father, faith, honor. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Medieval timekeeping, feudalism, historical fiction, Middle Ages, cooking, art, heritage, St. Giles, sanctuary, St. Crispin, juggling, life skills, freedom of religion, writing, history, music, murals. <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, Crispin, the Cross of Lead by Avi. <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 grades 6-8
• Setting: 1300s Medieval England