The Minstrel in the Tower Study Guide

Random House Stepping Stones Books, Golden Kite Award winning author. Through Gloria Skurzynski’s Medieval adventure of danger and true courage, The Minstrel in the Tower, students will learn: About the Author: Learn about Gloria Skurzynski and her writings. Historical Background: Learn about the Crusades, France, 1195 A.D. Vocabulary words used throughout the book, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: Similes, flashbacks, synonyms, description, alphabetize. Moral Lessons and Character Values: Obeying, sacrificing to help others, kind words, strength from God, hope from suffering, first impressions, anger, forgiveness, compassion. Activities and Writing Assignments: Minstrels and jesters, mapping, Medieval legends, Francis of Assisi, wordsearch, Crusades, oral reports, cooking, art, clay crafting. 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 Minstrel in the Tower by Gloria Skurzynski. 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 2-4 Setting: France, 1195 A.D.