Dive into this classic Medieval literature with this The Door in the Wall Study Guide & Lapbook perfect for kids in 4th-6th grade.
The Door in the Wall Study Guide
Help your homeschool student explore a newberry medal winner book that will take them to the middle ages for kids. This Literature based study guide and lapbook is for students in kindergarten – 6th grade who are reading The Door in the Wall.
The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli is a historical fiction, Newbery Aware winning novel. The story takes place in the Middle Ages (also known as the Dark Ages) and tells the story of a 10 year old boy’s journey to become a Page (and ultimately a knight). Unfortunately, the Black Death plague has swept over London and he faces some obstacles on his journey. With the help of Brother Luke, a monk, he will become a most unexpected hero.
This is a great read & study for anyone studying Knights or the Middle Ages in history. The story is only 100 pages and is a good read aloud for K-6th grade or for 4th-6th graders to read on their own.
The Door in the Wall Study Guide & Lapbook is 33 pages that includes:
- Story Synopsis
- Extension Ideas
- Vocabulary
- Fact or Opinion
- Similes & Metaphors
- Timeline
- Reading Comprehension Questions by chapter
- Lapbook (including major background topics to help student better understand the story)
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