Middle ages literature circles for Montessori

This is a mini-guide (a two-week study) for the book titled, by Marguerite de Angeli. In this book set in the Middle Ages, Robin discovers that -- despite handicaps -- he is able to serve his country. The mini-guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will learn about: the Newbery Medal, implicit and explicit theme, alliteration, plants, simile, repetition, and onomatopoeia. Students will: read background information, match people with their gaits,

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Jean Martin's Balanced Literacy

The Book of BOY by Catherine Gilbert Murdock: A PDF Literature Guide

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This is a custom-made, ready-to-use PDF resource for grades 4-7 who are reading the 2019 Newbery Honor Book, The Book of BOY. Included are 32 student pages that can be used to create student workbooks (or worksheets) or can be exported as an Easel digital product for assigning and collecting digitally. The student work is designed to promote close reading and understanding. This packet also includes an answer key, student bookmarks, optional culminating activities, and a listing of the Common

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Middle Ages

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.10

...

Parts of a Castle - Three/Four Part Cards

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Vicki Thompson

This PDF can be used to make a set of three/four part cards that can be used to teach students about the parts of a castle. Each term has a control card (word and picture), a word card, a picture card, and an information card. Topics included are: castle, keep, courtyard, moat, dungeon, drawbridge, curtain wall, barbican, portcullis, and arrow loops. Cards should be printed onto card stock and laminated prior to classroom use.

Subjects:

Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Printables, Montessori

The Minstrel In The Tower Book Report and Lapbook

Created by

Linda Finch

Our story begins with a brother and sister. Their father has gone off to fight in the Crusades and their mother is very sick. Their mother tells them that she has a brother and she asks them to go and find their uncle. Come join the adventure as Roger and Alice set off looking for their Uncle - Lord Raimond. Students will journal using vocabulary from the book and in the process will learn about genre, themes, and the main characters of the story. They will create a lapbook as a tangible met

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Otto of the Silver Hand Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Otto of the Silver Hand, by Howard Pyle. In this book, Otto must -- after a childhood in a monastery -- return to his father's warring household. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: write notes about the use of colors and sounds, locate places on maps, read biographical information about the author, describe illustrations, create a character diagram, read historic

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Crispin -- The Cross of Lead Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Crispin -- The Cross of Lead, by Avi. In this book, a poor boy named Crispin is persecuted in 14th century England. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: fill in a chart about types of monks, create a list, fill in a plot diagram, think critically, write a short sequel, and complete a clock activity for canonical hours. Students will learn about: protagonist/antago

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

British History, European History, Middle Ages

The History of English

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Open Door Press

The story of the English language is a nice extension to the History of Writing (Montessori Great Lesson). This short ebook for teachers contains the story of English, from its roots in German dialects, through the adoption of Latin vocabulary, to the infusion of Old Norse and Norman-French. The story is simply written for reading to the children. Included are: introductory comments; the story itself to be read to the children; and recommended visual aids. This concise history is designed

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Homeschool Curricula, Montessori

Good Masters, Sweet Ladies Discussion Question Guide

Created by

Miss Clelands Class

Are you teaching Good Masters, Sweet Ladies, and would like extensive questions based on each monologue in the book? Use these for class discussions or assign a poem to groups and use the questions to promote rich, student-led discussions or literature circles!What's Included:253 total questions on each monologue and accompanying nonfiction passage.Questions for each monologue require students to:Make InferencesUse Text EvidenceDefine words using context cluesExamine connotative meaningsMake Pre

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.5

...

Mini-Guide for Middlers: Adam of the Road Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth G. Vining. The book is a work of historical fiction about a boy who searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England. The guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: rhyme scheme, the number 3, alliteration, matching, cliffhanger, sequence, allusion, simile, descriptive writingrelated activitieswriting exerciseslife applications/Bibleweb linksa crossword pu

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Mini-Guide for Juniors: Ink on His Fingers Interactive

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This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled Ink on His Fingers, by Louise Vernon. In this book, Hans gets involved in a mystery when works as an apprentice to Johann Gutenberg. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: Students will: fill in a K-W-L Chart, practice predicting, complete map work, fill in an ARISTOCRATS diagram, and fill in an opinion chart. Students will learn about: centuries, opinions/facts, alliteration, similes, idioms, and

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Montessori Physical Education

Stoolball (Medieval English Proto-baseball)

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Stoolball is an early sport that originated in England, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed that milkmaids in Sussex and Kent played this game in their leisure time. The game was played on a field, and a stool was used as a target, similar to the wickets in cricket. The stool was placed on the ground, and the objective of the game was to hit it with a ball. The stool was defended by a batter who used a bittle or milking bowl (the game was also called bittleball) to strike the bal

Subjects:

Easter, Middle Ages, Physical Education

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Games, Montessori, Lesson

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi - Grades 6-8

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Teacher Timesavers

Crispin finds himself in danger after the death of his mother and has many adventures as he flees across 14th Century England. The novel is written by Avi. Each novel study contain an average of 65 pages and includes:Suggestions for teaching the unit...A vocabulary list...Comprehension questions...Activity cards for grammar...Creative writing...Word study...Research and integrated activities...Tracking and record sheets...Answer key.Please visit my website for more information.www.teacherspaytea

Subjects:

Literature, Middle Ages, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Montessori

Mini-Guide for Juniors: The Apple and the Arrow Interactive

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This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Apple and the Arrow, by Conrad and Mary Buff. In this book, 12-year-old Walter experiences a revolution in 1291 in the area that is now Switzerland. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: protagonist/antagonist, prose/poetry, fill in a century chart, idioms, similes, word choices, fill in a comparison/contrast chart, alliteration, metaphor, make a list, sequence, theme, formulate a conclusion,

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

European History, Middle Ages, Social Studies - History

The Feudal System - Roles in Medieval Times

Created by

Vicki Thompson

I use this information to teach students about the different social roles during the Middle Ages. Pages should be printed on card stock and laminated for classroom use.

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Montessori, Cultural Activities

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hidden Treasure of Glaston Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, by Eleanore M. Jewett. In this book, Hugh is involved in a hunt for treasure in 12th century England. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: identify a plant, predict, work on puzzle pieces, read background information, create a list, add words to a synonym star, explain why a word is effective, review a prediction, and think critically

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Literature, Middle Ages, Reading

Crispin At the Edge Of the World by Avi: Grades 6-8

Created by

Teacher Timesavers

Crispin and Bear leave Wexly, but are pursued by followers of the brotherhood who have declared Bear a traitor. A sequel to Crispin:The Cross of Lead Each novel study contain an average of 65 pages and includes:Suggestions for teaching the unit...A vocabulary list...Comprehension questions...Activity cards for grammar...Creative writing...Word study...Research and integrated activities...Tracking and record sheets...Answer key.Please visit my website for more information.www.teacherspayteachers.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Montessori

Blood Red Horse Plot Quizzes

Created by

The Bouncing Owl

This product includes 5 multiple choice plot quizzes for the novel Blood Red Horse by K. M. Grant, which tells the story of two boys fighting in the crusades during the Middle Ages: one Muslim and one Christian. Each quiz is made up of multiple choice questions that cover a section of the novel. The first quiz has 5 questions; all the other quizzes have 10 questions each. The full breakdown of chapters is listed below. The product includes both a self-grading Google Form and a Google Doc versio

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Middle Ages

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.7.9

, RL.7.10

, CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.3

Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Trumpeter of Krakow Interactive

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This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly. In this book, a family guards the Great Tarnov Crystal in Krakow in 1461. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a list, tell a story, fill in a chart, analyze a conclusion, and formulate conclusions. Students will learn about: protagonist, antagonist, characterization, the problem, alliteration, descriptive words a

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types: