Don Quixote Lesson: Cervantes Medieval Knights Chivalry Spain Great Works

Easel Ready with additional quiz & enchanting photos. Don Quixote by Author Miguel de Cervantes is a founding work of Western literature. It is often labeled as the first modern novel and is considered one of the greatest works ever written. "Don Quixote" also holds the distinction of being one of the most translated books in the world (2nd to the Bible). It would take over 22 hours to read the entire book.

This PDF contains a condensed lesson with questions and a quiz/assessment you can send to your students in Easel along with an added bonus of a quiz through Easel. This activity is great for reading comprehension. Easy to read for students in Middle and High School. The wording is kept simple so that even younger students with good reading skills would be able to read this. Interesting illustrations to entertain the student.

It is recommended that the instructor first reads the brief Part 1 & 2 stories with the student(s) prior to giving the them the Easel ready quiz/assessment in order for the student to appreciate this great work by Cervantes. Discussions can ensue in regards to the adventures of Don Quixote and his obscession with chivalry along with his hired squire Sancho. Join the Cervantes "club" of Don Quixote fans by encouraging your students, even yourself and/or your fellow teachers to read the entire novel if you dare.

I hope you enjoy this unique summary of one of the greatest works of literature. This novel has been translated in various languages and has been read by millions of people around the world. So come on what are you waiting for and let's bring some cultural awareness of forgotten masterful literary works to our students. Bravo!

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