Description
When the prince is a brat and you aren't supposed to punish him because he is 'royalty,' what is a king to do? Call the whipping boy; he takes the whippings the prince's guardians aren't allowed to give to 'Prince Brat.'
This high-paced story begins with the prince making trouble - again. Jemmy, the whipping boy, is called for and receives the prince's punishment - again. This becomes the pattern for every day: the prince refuses to learn his school lessons and Jemmy gets punished. The prince pulls a prank, and Jemmy gets punished. Jemmy decides, however, that as long as he is there he might as well learn proper manners and how to read and write, even if the prince won't. Then, one fateful night, the prince decides to run away and needs someone to carry his basket. Jemmy is drafted, and a grand chase begins that will change both of them forever!
Progeny Press' The Whipping Boy English/Language Arts curriculum provides your Elementary School Primary grade student with:
About the Author: Learn about Sid Fleischman and his contributions to literature.
Background Information: Explore the historical role of whipping boys and historical context for the novel.
Vocabulary: Increase your vocabulary with words used throughout the novel through fun activities designed to boost retention and understanding.
Literary Techniques: Study how context, dictionary skills, and mood contribute to storytelling. Analyze synonyms and adjectives, examine point of view, and compare and contrast key elements. Explore character development, themes, and the significance of setting.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Reflect on trusting God, finding happiness, and strengthening a relationship with Him. Discuss the importance of treating others with kindness, honoring parents, and distinguishing between foolishness and wisdom. Examine themes of friendship, judging by appearances, and faithfulness.
Activities and Writing Assignments: Bring learning to life with hands-on projects, including castle studies, creative writing, and interactive bulletin boards. Engage in discussions, explore historical topics like rats and cooking, express creativity through art and drama, and analyze themes using Venn diagrams and word searches.
Suggestions for Further Reading: Enjoy a carefully assembled reading list featuring more works by Sid Fleischman and other books that complement the themes of The Whipping Boy.
All of Progeny Press' Language Arts unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!
Features and Benefits of a Progeny Press ELA study guide
Printed Workbook Format
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy for Elementary students
- Every question in our novel unit study has plenty of whitespace for primary school level student 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 Elementary school student’s work
- Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
CD Format
- Contains the complete study guide in universally compatible PDF format (works on Mac AND Windows)
- No costly software purchases necessary
- PDf files open in the FREE Adobe Reader program.
Note: Mobile devices may require an alternative app that supports and saves fillable form fields and interactive features. - Upgraded, fillable form fields allow the student the opportunity to complete their work on the computer, saving you printing costs
- Conveniently print what you need, when you need it:
- Print the whole ELA study guide at once
- Print single literature lessons or pages as the student completes them
- Print multiple copies of the entire curriculum study guide for classroom sets
- 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!
