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Middle ages study guides for homeschool
Mini-Guide for Juniors: The Door in the Wall Interactive
This is a mini-guide (a two-week study) for the book titled, by Marguerite de Angeli. In this book set in the Middle Ages, Robin discovers that -- despite handicaps -- he is able to serve his country. The mini-guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will learn about: the Newbery Medal, implicit and explicit theme, alliteration, plants, simile, repetition, and onomatopoeia. Students will: read background information, match people with their gaits,
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4th - 6th
Mini-guide for Middlers: Adam of the Road Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth G. Vining. The book is a work of historical fiction about a boy who searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England. The guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: rhyme scheme, the number 3, alliteration, matching, cliffhanger, sequence, allusion, simile, descriptive writingrelated activitiesgamescookingwriting exerciseslife applications/Bibleweb linksa crossword
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6th - 9th
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Mini-Guide for Juniors: The Door in the Wall Workbook
This is a mini-guide (a two-week study) for the book titled The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli. In this book set in the Middle Ages, Robin discovers that -- despite handicaps -- he is able to serve his country. The mini-guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will learn about: the Newbery Medal, implicit and explicit theme, alliteration, plants, simile, repetition, and onomatopoeia. Students will: read background information, match people
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4th - 6th
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Trumpeter of Krakow Workbook
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Trumpeter of Krakow, by Eric P. Kelly. In this book, a family guards the Great Tarnov Crystal in Krakow in 1461. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a list, tell a story, fill in a chart, analyze a conclusion, and formulate conclusions. Students will learn about: protagonist, antagonist, characterization, the problem, alliteration, descriptive words a
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6th - 9th
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: Otto of the Silver Hand Interactive
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Otto of the Silver Hand, by Howard Pyle. In this book, Otto must -- after a childhood in a monastery -- return to his father's warring household. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: write notes about the use of colors and sounds, locate places on maps, read biographical information about the author, describe illustrations, create a character diagram, read historic
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6th - 9th
Mini-Guide for Juniors: Ink on His Fingers Workbook
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled Ink on His Fingers, by Louise Vernon. In this book, Hans gets involved in a mystery when he is an apprentice to Johann Gutenberg. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: Students will: fill in a K-W-L Chart, practice predicting, complete map work, fill in an ARISTOCRATS diagram, and fill in an opinion chart. Students will learn about: centuries, opinions/facts, alliteration, similes, idioms, and mai
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4th - 6th
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: Crispin -- The Cross of Lead Interactive
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Crispin -- The Cross of Lead, by Avi. In this book, a poor boy named Crispin is persecuted in 14th century England. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: fill in a chart about types of monks, create a list, fill in a plot diagram, think critically, write a short sequel, and complete a clock activity for canonical hours. Students will learn about: protagonist/antago
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6th - 9th
History Channel The Dark Ages Video Questions
This packet was created when viewing the History Channel special "The Dark Ages". Questions help students identify important information while staying on task paying attention to the film.
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6th - 10th
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Celtic Mythology/ The Secret of Kells worksheet
I created this from a pamphlet a student brought me after they visited a museum that had the Book of Kells on display. It goes through the creation of the book and it's importance, hitting on great Middle Ages themes. Additionally it is a great supplement if you are showing the animated film The Secret of Kells in your classroom!
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6th - 12th
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Video Guide: “The Islamic World: 1000 Years in 18 Minutes” & Answer KEY
59-QUESTION Guide includes true/false, fill in the blank, and multiple choice to keep students engaged when watching the video. Answer key included!This video guide, just like the video, is divided into sections to cover each of the following:MuhammadRashidunUmayyadsAbbasidsDecentralization (Buyids, Fatimids, )TurksCrusaders (Ayyubids, Khwarazmians)Mongols (Genghis, Hulagu)Rules from the Steppes (Mamluks, Ilkhanids, Timurids)Ottomans (Safavids, Mughals)Included: Google doc that can be edited bas
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6th - 8th
Unit study Later Middle Ages, with my lectures for free.
Unit Study High Middle Ages (c.1000 -1400’s A.D.) David & History for the Ages. (This is not to be copied or shared with anyone without direct permission, it is meant to be used by a single household) This unit study covers the later years of the Middle Ages. Topics include the Norman Conquest of Britian, Crusades, 100 years war, Great Schism and the Black Death I do have another unit study that covers the early from 476- 1000 A.D. You can find all my lectures on the Middle Ages for free on
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: Adam of the Road Interactive
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth G. Vining. The book is a work of historical fiction about a boy who searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England. The guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: rhyme scheme, the number 3, alliteration, matching, cliffhanger, sequence, allusion, simile, descriptive writingrelated activitieswriting exerciseslife applications/Bibleweb linksa crossword pu
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6th - 9th
Mini-Guide for Middlers: Otto of the Silver Hand Workbook
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Otto of the Silver Hand, by Howard Pyle. In this book, Otto must -- after a childhood in a monastery -- return to his father's warring household. This guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: write notes about the use of colors and sounds, locate places on maps, read biographical information about the author, describe illustrations, create a character diagram, read historic
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6th - 9th
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Unit study, early Middle Ages, with lectures
Unit Study Early Middle Ages (476-c.1000 A.D.) David & History for the Ages. (This is not to be copied or shared with anyone without direct permission, it is meant to be used by a single household) This unit study covers the History of the Middle Ages from the “Dark Ages” to about the year 1000 A.D. The primary focus on this unit study is the rise of the Franks, what life was like in the Middle Ages and the power of the Church. I do have another unit study that covers the period from 1000 A
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mini-Guide for Juniors: Ink on His Fingers Interactive
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled Ink on His Fingers, by Louise Vernon. In this book, Hans gets involved in a mystery when works as an apprentice to Johann Gutenberg. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: Students will: fill in a K-W-L Chart, practice predicting, complete map work, fill in an ARISTOCRATS diagram, and fill in an opinion chart. Students will learn about: centuries, opinions/facts, alliteration, similes, idioms, and
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4th - 6th
World History Timeline Part II- The Medieval World
From the Byzantine Empire and the Rise and Spread of Islam to Joan of Arc and the Ancient Americas, this color-coded, illustrated study timeline summarizes the major achievements of the Medieval World.
This is particularly useful for test prep, students with accommodations who require a hard set of notes, and review. It has been a big hit in our district, and the popular demand by students and parents led me to compile a timeline of the entire history of the world in 4 parts (1: The Ancient Wor
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9th - 12th
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Apex Learning Modern World History FULL YEAR COURSE Quiz-by-Quiz Study Packet
Updated November 2022!To accompany the 2022 version of ApexVS.com Apex Learning Modern World History from the 1600 course. This is the FULL, YEAR-LONG course (both Semesters).I found that my students were struggling going back and forth between the readings and the quizzes / tests, so I created a packet that condenses the key terms and information that students can use as open notes or study materials as they navigate each quiz and test. It is in my own words, although definitions include all ma
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9th - 12th, Staff
Mini-Guide for Juniors: The Apple and the Arrow Interactive
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Apple and the Arrow, by Conrad and Mary Buff. In this book, 12-year-old Walter experiences a revolution in 1291 in the area that is now Switzerland. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: protagonist/antagonist, prose/poetry, fill in a century chart, idioms, similes, word choices, fill in a comparison/contrast chart, alliteration, metaphor, make a list, sequence, theme, formulate a conclusion,
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4th - 6th
The Vikings: Interactive Digital Notebook
This is a great review or learning resource that keeps students highly engaged.Students will make a copy of this Digital Interactive Notebook for The Vikings.They have full edit capabilities to turn these interactive notes into their own creation on Viking culture, religion, economics, social structures, geography & physical features. There are dozens of royalty free images available for students to copy and paste into their slides to demonstrate what they learn and want to remember.There a
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6th - 12th
Also included in: The Vikings Bundle
Mini-Guide for Middlers: Crispin -- The Cross of Lead Workbook
This is a mini-guide workbook (a two-week literature study) for the book titled Crispin -- The Cross of Lead, by Avi. In this book, a poor boy named Crispin is persecuted in 14th century England. The guide includes:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: fill in a chart about types of monks, create a list, fill in a plot diagram, think critically, write a short sequel, and complete a clock activity for canonical hours. Students will learn about: protagonist/
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6th - 9th
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hidden Treasure of Glaston Interactive
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, by Eleanore M. Jewett. In this book, Hugh is involved in a hunt for treasure in 12th century England. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: identify a plant, predict, work on puzzle pieces, read background information, create a list, add words to a synonym star, explain why a word is effective, review a prediction, and think critically
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6th - 9th
Islam Unit Review Crossword Puzzle and Matching Activity
This is a 26-item review crossword puzzle for an Islam unit. The reverse side has a matching activity where students match the same terms used in the crossword to their descriptions. If you choose to print both sides, the reverse side of the puzzle becomes a word bank for students who might need the scaffolding.The terms included are as follows:1. Muslim2. prophet3. Kaaba4. monotheism5. polytheism6. Mecca7. Muhammad8. Hijra9. Medina10. Five Pillars11. Ramadan12. Hajj13. Bedouin14. nomads15. fast
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6th - 10th
An Outline of the Schedule of Dante's Journey Through Hell
Dante begins his journey through Hell on Holy Thursday and ends it on Easter Sunday. This two page handout details the various references throughout the Inferno to the day (and time) with quotes from the text. As a bonus, biblical citations for the life of Christ are included at the end.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hidden Treasure of Glaston Workbook
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled The Hidden Treasure of Glaston, by Eleanore M. Jewett. In this book, Hugh is involved in a hunt for treasure in 12th century England. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities -- Students will: identify a plant, predict, work on puzzle pieces, read background information, create a list, add words to a synonym star, explain why a word is effective, review a prediction, and think critically
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6th - 9th
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