Crispin: The Cross of Lead Study Guide

Newbery Medal Winner 2003, ALA Notable Children's Book, Publishers Weekly Best-Seller, New York Time Best-Seller Through Avi's immersive tale of the Middle Ages, Crispin, the Cross of Lead students will learn: Author Biography: Learn about Avi. Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. Literary Techniques: Paradox, mood, simile, metaphor, in context, alliteration, foreshadow, platitude, synonym, turning point, hyperbole, cliffhanger, personification, domino effect, epiphany, conflict, story structure, theme, protagonist, dynamic vs. static, contrivance, motif, point of view. Moral Lessons and Character Values: Life and death, judgement, eternal life, God is with us, joy, worry, prayer, responsibility, heavenly Father, faith, honor. Activities and Writing Assignments: Medieval timekeeping, feudalism, historical fiction, Middle Ages, cooking, art, heritage, St. Giles, sanctuary, St. Crispin, juggling, life skills, freedom of religion, writing, history, music, murals. 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, Crispin, the Cross of Lead by Avi. All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyesEvery question has plenty of whitespace for student's answersEncourages neat and clean handwriting practiceEasily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipmentProvides a permanent record of the student's workConvenient, 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: 1300s Medieval England Read more