The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - Novel Study

 

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a great way for Middle School students to explore themes of compassion, friendship, mental and physical health and how nature is transformative.

Here are the questions for The Secret Garden. I have included critical thinking, theme exploration, character analysis, literary analysis, writing prompts, extension activities and Christian application.

This classic story gives students so much to ponder on!

I hope that you enjoy it!

Blessings,

Natalie

Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner

 

A great true story to explore with your middle school students is Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner.

Though it is a picture book, it is still applicable to this age level. There are much to explore, especially around the theme of loyalty. 

Here is the handout for Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog. I have included critical thinking questions, literary analysis, writing prompts, extension activities and Christian application.

I hope that you enjoy this story.

Blessings,

Natalie

Movies for Learning: Volcano

Volcano 

We explored volcanoes for Middle School Earth Science using this movie. With the information we gained we answered questions about how realistic we thought it was and if the situations in the movie could scientifically happen. 
Here are the questions that we used for the movie Volcano. Enjoy!! 

Movies for Learning: The Black Shield of Falworth

The Black Shield of Falworth

Our next movie set in the Middle Ages was The Black Shield of Falworth loosely based on the Howard Pyle book Men of Iron. 

This movie was a great way to explore feudalism, chivalry, knighthood and heraldry. 

Here are the questions for The Black Shield of Falworth.

Blessings! Natalie

Movies for Learning: Robin Hood

Robin Hood

We had such a fun time with watching and discussing Robin Hood. There are so many themes that this movie has to draw out with your students. Oppression, injustice, abuse of power and much more historically with King Richard, Prince John, the Normans and the Saxons and much more! Above is the trailer for the version of Robin Hood that we watched. 

Here are the questions for Robin Hood ;) 

Movies for Learning: The Sword and the Rose

The Sword and the Rose

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The Sword and the Rose is a Disney historical movie about Mary Tudor, younger sister of Henry VIII during his reign. Hoping to make an alliance with France, Henry VIII wants Mary to marry King Louis VII. Mary is in love with Charles Brandon and so the plot unfolds. 
It is a great way to introduce your students to Henry VIII, The Middle Ages and abuse of power.
Here are the questions for The Sword and the Rose.
Blessings!! Natalie

Movies for Learning: A Kid in King Arthur's Court

A Kid in King Arthur's Court

This is a great movie for exploring the Middle Ages in a fun and light way. 

This movie was a great way to look at fact vs. fiction as well as exploring the characters, knights and legends of King Arthur. 

Here are the questions from our time with A Kid in King Arthur's Court. Enjoy!!