The Phantom Tollbooth: A Teaching Guide

This ebook is a guide for reading and teaching The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. It is written for students ages 10-12. These lessons can be used by homeschoolers as part of a homeschool curriculum or by students who just want to be guided as they read a really great book. This guide can also be used by teachers who may be using this classic with their classes, since it includes many great - and classroom tested - teaching ideas!

Included in this ebook are a synopsis of the story, information about the author, ideas to use before you read, Do Now's, vocabulary activities, chapter by chapter reading assignments, journal ideas, and an end of book project. Each lesson also has a focus section. The topics for the focus lessons include synonyms, idioms, point of view and persuasive writing.

Besides learning about a great book, you will also do some fun activities with words, including learning about synonyms and idioms. You'll also meet some really interesting characters as you accompany Milo on an amazing journey!