Jan May

Knights and Castles, Damsels and Dragons Writing Adventure Jan May

Finally, a Writing Series that Engages Boys!

If your students love How to Train your Dragon, they will love this writing book! Students will create medieval characters, choose their trades and develop a story all while learning about the Middle Ages. Will they be a knight or dragon trainer? A princess or royal baker? Your student decides and the fun and learning begin!



This curriculum develops writing skills while creating characters, settings and plots along with the use of literary tools like similes and onomatopoeia. There are twelve bite size lessons - one 30 - 45 minute lesson for each week. Perfect for hooking the beginning student or nurturing the advanced writer. The culmination is an illustrated story and Medieval Fair. Easily adapted for teaching multiple age levels at the same time. Great for incorporating history and art. So much fun that even the reluctant writer will dive into the writing pool!

Ages 8 to 12

Includes:

Student guided lessons eliminate the work for you the teacher!One student worksheet per lessonLearn about medieval history with Character Information SheetsFun activities stir up creativity: write for the Medieval Times newspaper, make a coat of arms, make a medieval diorama and learn to play knucklebonesFun writing pages with castle and knight border