The Bronze Bow Study Guide

Newbery Medal Winner 1962. Through Elizabeth George Speare’s vivid story, students will learn: Author Biography: Author Biography: Learn more about Elizabeth George Speare. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: Characterization, compare and contrast, in context, setting, foreshadow, conflict, protagonist, mood, dictionary, theme, symbolism. Moral Lessons and Character Values: Pharisees, Messiah, Jesus, God’s help, fear, Good Samaritan, sacrifice, love your enemies. Activities and Writing Assignments: Mapping, history, Jews, Old Testament, crossword, Roman slaves, writing, speech, epilogue. Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, The Bronze Bow. by Elizabeth George Speare. All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Large 8.5×11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s 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 student’s work Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher! Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book. Recommended for grades 6-8. Setting: Palestine, 30 AD