Novel Literature Kits
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Language Arts
The Door in the Wall, Total Language Plus Study Guide
$15.20 Add to cartTotal Language Plus Focus Guides focus on a particular writing skills and/or character traits. Designed to complement Total Language Plus study guides, each is based upon a novel, and features similar thought-provoking questions written from a Christian perspective, but instead of vocabulary, spelling, and grammar lessons, they specialize in detailed writing instruction.
In this study guide for The Door in the Wall by Marguerite DeAngeli, (book is NOT included and must be obtained separately), the focus is on descriptive writing and identity. Students will answer questions about the chapter (through either writing or discussion), use Scripture to respond to struggles and memorize the Bible verses they use, work on vocabulary, examine the author’s writing style, and read aloud their written responses from the previous chapters.
Grades 5-6, A lesson-guide planning grid is included. Designed to be completed in approximately 3 weeks. 36 page booklet; approximately 5.5″ x 8.5″. Line-listed answer key included.
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The Trumpeter of Krakow, Total Language Plus Study Guide
$45.00 Add to cartTotal Language Plus: Literature Inspired Comprehensive Language Arts Curriculum is a Christian literature-based language arts program. Students will enjoy reading the excellent works chosen, and the separate elements of language arts, including spelling, vocabulary, grammar, writing, critical thinking and communication, are all based on the story for an engaging, integrated curriculum. In addition, lessons and activities stress mastery learning, rather than short-term memorization, for a broader and deeper understanding of language arts. Parents may wish to supplement with a grammar or writing program; TLP bridges the gap between knowing grammar and writing and applying it. If basic grammar or writing skills are lacking, supplementing will be necessary.
This easy-to-use curriculum is great for homeschooling parents and can be used in a multi-grade setting with a few adjustments. A “planning grid” at the beginning of the book provides a unit-by-unit list of assignments. There is one Total Language Plus Teacher’s Manual (not-included and sold-separately) for Grades 3-8; it breaks down the “how’s and why’s” of each subject, provides a sample lesson plan, offers suggestions for teaching language arts, and includes a short section on writing helps and spelling rules.
Students read the chapter(s) in the book and follow-up by completing the included worksheets or perhaps using a field trip suggestion or hands-on idea. Daily Flashcard Review activities are a core component of the program, and help students master spelling words through daily practice.
This The Trumpeter of Krakow study guide (Grades 7-9) is designed to be used with the novel The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P. Kelly, which is NOT included and must be obtained separately. It includes six units. Unit worksheets include multiple days’ worth of activities, with each set focusing on a single topic: enrichment/writing, reading (comprehension), vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. Selected projects in the categories of pictures, pen-and-paper, “personally thinking” writing topics, and puzzles are given on the first enrichment /writing worksheets; parents can choose from the list which should be assigned. Students will copy definitions, use context clues to identify terms, answer comprehension questions, write reflective pieces, and more.
One literature guide per quarter is recommended (3-5 per year depending on speed). This 6-unit study will take a minimum of 6-weeks but most likely 8+ weeks. Plan to spend about 10-15 minutes daily (approximately 5-7 pages).
Grades 7-9. 109 pages, paperback. Line-listed answer key included in the back of the book. Consumable student workbook and non-reproducible (homeschooling parents using a book with multiple children simultaneously excepted).
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The Chicken Doesn’t Skate (Novel Study)
$14.99 Add to cartThe Chicken Doesn’t Skate is a coming of age story surrounding a group of students, a hockey team, and a chicken.
Milo’s science fair project, entitled “The Complete Cycle of a Link in the Food Chain,” follows the life cycle of a chicken named Henrietta. All the children take turns looking after the chicken. When it’s Zachary’s turn, the chicken escapes and finds herself at the hockey arena. The hockey team, the Rangers, win their first game and keep Henrietta as their mascot. When it’s time for Henrietta to complete her cycle, the children must find a way to keep her out of the frying pan. This Novel Study provides a teacher and student section with a variety of activities, discussion questions and answer key to create a well-rounded lesson plan.
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Mice At Center Ice (Novel Study)
$14.99 Add to cartMice at Center Ice is about Benny the Bullet and the Mouse Hockey Leaguers who go up against the Rink Rats in the hopes of winning the Cheddar Cup.
Dangers occur, including the steel blades of the great Zamboni machine. Our unit provides teachers with a highly structured format for teaching language arts as students develop a love for reading longer materials like novels. Various areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development, spelling, grammar, and writing are all entwined in this integrated approach eliminating the need for teaching these skills separately. This Novel Study provides a teacher and student section with a variety of activities, chapter questions, crossword, and word scrabble to create a well-rounded lesson plan.
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Loser Lit Kit
$14.99 Add to cartStudents deal with the concept of the human spirit and the importance of failure.
Challenge students’ comprehension of the novel with a variety of question styles and a final quiz. Students describe Zinkoff’s self-image as it appears in the novel. Write a triangle poem about being a mail carrier. Find the synonym of vocabulary words found in the text. Students give their impressions of the teacher’s speech on Zinkoff’s first day of school. Understand the idea of “unconditional love” and its value in a parent-child relationship. Create a comic strip to highlight a brief incident from the story. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.
About the Novel:
Loser chronicles the childhood of Donald Zinkoff, who is one of the most unusual, endearing characters ever to grace the pages of a novel for young readers. No matter what the game, Donald never wins. He trips over his own feet, constantly raises his hand without ever knowing the correct answer, and falls down laughing at the mention of any unusual word. The novel traces Donald’s journey from first to sixth grade. It details his important friendships, marks his relationships with different teachers, and describes how he copes with various shortcomings that everyone but Donald and his parents deem terribly important. -
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The Sword in the Tree – Study Guide
$20.00 Add to cartA TROPHY CHAPTER BOOK
Eleven-year-old Shan, son of Lord Weldon, grows up studying to become a knight and great swordsman like his father. When a long lost uncle appears one night and begins to abuse his father’s hospitality, Shan begins to worry. Everything changes when his father mysteriously disappears and his uncle takes over the castle.
Shan hides his father’s sword from his angry uncle and flees the castle with his mother. So begins Shan’s quest to restore his heritage and claim to Weldon castle, taking his quest all the way to Camelot and the feet of King Arthur himself!
Through Clyde Robert Bulla’s exciting adventure, students will learn:
About the Author: Learn about Clyde Robert Bulla.
Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Compare and contrast, setting, characterization, in context, dictionary, foreshadow, imagery, point of view, paraphrase, fact vs. opinion, similes, conflict, climax, resolution, theme, heroism.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Control our tongue, honor parents, wisdom, hospitality, hard work, attitude, humility, anger, emotions, faithfulness.
Activities and Writing Assignments: King Arthur, swords, knights, castles, science, discussions, first aid, field trip, service project, cooking, observation, writing, art, drama, exercise.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Sword in the Tree by Clyde Robert Bulla.
All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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Prince Caspian – Study Guide
$20.00 Add to cartBOOK 4 IN THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA SERIES BY C.S. LEWIS
SCIENCE FICTION HALL OF FAME AWARD, GANDALF AWARD NOMINEE, PROMETHEUS AWARD NOMINEE, HUGO AWARD NOMINEE. BIG READ LIST #9 (UK’S TOP 200), THE GREAT AMERICAN READ #9 (TOP 100).
When Caspian’s parents die, Miraz, Caspian’s uncle, assumes the throne, to rule until Caspian grows old enough. But when Miraz has a son and heir of his own, he seeks Caspian’s death. Caspian flees into the wilderness where he encounters a pair of Dwarfs and a talking Badger—creatures who inhabited Narnia long ago before Narnia was conquered by the Telmarines.
There are many of the Old Narnians living in secret, and with Caspian on their side, they seek to overthrow Miraz and drive the Telmarines from Narnia. Caspian leads the Old Narnians into battle, but when Caspian’s army suffers a series of setbacks, Caspian decides to blow the Horn of Queen Susan which he believes will bring help—possibly in the form of Aslan, the Great Lion, himself!
When and how will help appear? And will it come in time?
Through C.S. Lewis’ enduring classic Christian fantasy, students will learn:
About the Author: Learn about C.S. Lewis.
Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Sensory, in context, characterization, framework, parallelism, allusion, fact vs. opinion, simile, metaphor, synonym, irony, protagonist, antagonist, conflict, complication, climax.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: God’s calling, freedom of religion, witness, follow Jesus, resurrection, suffering, humility, pride, honor, fear.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Read series, writing, map, mythology, analysis, art, field trip, costuming.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis.
All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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The Bridge- Study Guide
$20.00 Add to cartPrincess Rosalynn of Bracken has been left in the care of loyal Sir Reynald while her father, the king, is away. When Sir Reynald learns of an impending attack from Folger, a neighboring country much larger than Bracken and connected to it only by a suspension bridge he devises a plan to save the princess and hopefully save Bracken as well.
When enemy soldiers chase the fleeing princess and soldier, Herron is wounded and he must leave Rosalynn in the middle of the forest to lead the soldiers away. Rosalynn is left to begin her journey through perilous, enemy-filled territory – her life in danger with every step. In the process, a wise woman will help and guide her to greater understanding of forgiveness, herself, and others. Will Herron escape? Can they bring down the suspension bridge in time to save their country?
Through Jeri Massi’s exciting adventure, students will learn:
About the Author: Learn about Jeri Massi.
Background Information: Wise Woman stories.
Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: Dictionary work, adjectives, synonyms, paraphrase, antonyms, metaphors, similes, idioms.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Forgiveness, anger, misunderstandings, gentleness, wise vs. foolish, consequences, promises, character qualities.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Castle project, maps, Medieval history, class discussions, drama, allegories, Mystery Word activity page.
Suggestions for Further Reading: We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Bridge by Jeri Massi.
All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
