The Whipping Boy Study Guide CD-ROM by Progeny
Newbery Award Winner 1987, ALA Notable Children's Book, Charlie May Simon Book Award (Arkansas), Golden Archer Award (Wisconsin), Nene Award (Hawaii), Parents' Choice Gold Award, School Library Journal Best BookThrough Sid Fleischman's rollicking tale, The Whipping Boy, students will learn:About the Author: Learn about Sid Fleischman.Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.Literary Techniques: In context, dictionary, mood, synonyms, adjectives, point of view, compare vs. contrast, character study, theme, setting.Moral Lessons and Character Values: Trust God, happiness, relationship with God, do unto others, honor parents, foolishness vs. wisdom, friendship, judge appearances, faithfulness.Activities and Writing Assignments: Whipping boys and historical background, castles, writing, bulletin board, rats, discussion, cooking, art, Venn diagram, movie, drama, wordsearch.Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an i