Description
Robin, son of Sir John de Bureford, has been told his whole life that one day he, like his father, would learn the ways of knighthood. Yet one day, while his parents are away, Robin is struck by a illness that leaves him unable to use his legs. Left alone in plague-ridden London, Robin is taken to the monastery of St. Mark's by a kind monk named Brother Luke. Robin is saddened by the fact that, as a cripple, he cannot become a knight like his father.
"Thou has only to follow the wall far enough," Brother Luke tells Robin, "and there will be a door in it."
While recovering at the monastery, Robin discovers that door. He becomes skilled at woodcarving and swimming, and is taught to use his mind as well as his hands. When the great castle of Lindsay is attacked, Robin's determination and strength are tested. Robin finds that even with a disability, he can accomplish great things.
Progeny Press' Door in the Wall English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Elementary School Primary grade student with:
About the Author: Meet Marguerite de Angeli, an award-winning author known for her rich historical storytelling.
Background Information: Explore the historical context of The Door in the Wall, set during the time of the Black Death, and gain insight into medieval life, societal structure, and the challenges faced during this period of history.
Vocabulary: Complete activities designed to deepen understanding and retention of vocabulary words found throughout the novel, helping students grasp their meaning in fun and engaging ways.
Literary Techniques: Discover the artisitry of storytelling with literary techniques, including distinguishing fact from opinion, identifying similes and metaphors, understanding words in context, and exploring the significance and symbolism of the novel’s title.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Explore beyond simple comprehesion! Discuss themes and lessons, including thankfulness, personal accomplishment, patience, perseverance through suffering, trusting in God, character transformation, and the journey of coming of age.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Bring history to life with interactive projects and research on topics such as the plague and disease, canonical timekeeping, the English wars, medieval monasteries, and disabilities in historical contexts.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Expand your literary journey with a reading list featuring more works by Marguerite de Angeli and other books that explore similar historical and moral themes to The Door in the Wall.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
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- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy for Elementary students
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- Provides a permanent record of the Elementary school student’s work
- Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
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- Print the whole ELA study guide at once
- Print single literature lessons or pages as the student completes them
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- PDF format makes it easy to use with multiple students
- Complete answer key PDF file included for the teacher to make grading simple!
Formatted with your Upper Elementary grade student in mind, Progeny Press language arts study guides divide the book into writing assignments and lessons that build and strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and establishes their critical analysis and writing skills. Each Progeny Press novel study accomplishes all of this without busy work that can drain the fun out of reading and literature! Kids have loved using Progeny Press ELA curriculum in homeschool, co-ops, and private schools around the world for over 30 years!
