Transform your classroom with this 376-page comprehensive curriculum guide for Victoria Winifred's award-winning, Kirkus-recommended novel, "The Princess, the Knight, and the Lost God: A Chess Story."
This meticulously crafted guide turns a captivating mythological fantasy into an engaging educational journey for grades 3-6. Perfect for literature circles, reading groups, or whole-class instruction, this curriculum meets multiple Common Core Standards while developing critical literacy skills through the lens of fantasy literature.
What's Inside:
19 Ready-to-Teach Chapter Lesson Plans
- Each chapter comes with detailed, standards-aligned instruction that develops reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills
Many Bonus Lesson Plans
covering the included genres of fantasy, mythology, poetry, and non-fiction (related to a bonus section of a non-fiction essay by Benjamin Franklin about the value of chess related to life lessons)
Text-Dependent Questions
- Deepen understanding through carefully crafted questions that encourage close reading and evidence-based discussion
Multiple-Choice Assessments
- Track student progress with chapter quizzes that reinforce comprehension
Mythology Connections
- Explore the rich world of mythology through accessible translations of classical stories that inspired the novel
Character Analysis Activities
- Help students understand character motivation, development, and the hero's journey
Creative Writing Opportunities
- Inspire students' imagination with poetry and narrative writing prompts
Differentiated Instruction
- Support strategies for diverse learners ensure every student can access the rich content
Comprehensive List of all Standards Covered (over 75)
Supporting Materials for all Chapter Lessons and more
Staff Book Club Sessions
Through Princess Kassie's journey between magical and mortal realms, students will explore powerful themes of friendship, identity, courage, and the importance of valuing those who seem small but possess mighty spirits. The novel's foundation in chess mythology provides a unique entry point into discussions about how ancient stories continue to inspire modern literature.
Whether your students are fantasy enthusiasts or newcomers to the genre, this curriculum guide provides everything you need to turn this enchanting novel into an unforgettable literary experience. Inspire your students to recognize the power of fantasy and mythology in shaping our stories and to see themselves as heroes in their own journeys.
Perfect for classroom teachers, librarians, homeschool educators, and anyone seeking to bring rich, mythologically-inspired fantasy literature into their language arts curriculum.