The Door in the Wall Study Guide

Newbery Medal Winner 1950

Through Marguerite de Angeli's tale of perseverance and courage, Door in the Wall, students will learn:
About the Author: Learn about Marguerite de Angeli.
Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.
Literary Techniques: In context, fact vs. opinion, similes, metaphors, title analysis.
Moral Lessons and Character Values: Thankfulness, personal accomplishment, patience, suffering, trust in God, character transformation, coming of age.
Activities and Writing Assignments: The Black Death, plague and disease, canonical timekeeping, English war, monasteries, disabilities.
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, Door in the Wall Marguerite de Angeli.

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 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 4-6
* Setting: London, England, 1300s