The King’s Equal Study Guide
Complete the following activities and questions in your LA journal.
The King’s Blessing
Find the following words in the introduction and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. blessing
2. curse
3. crown
Chapter 1
Find the following words in the chapter and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. sneer
2. assembled
3. arrogance
Questions
1. Write a journal response at the end of the chapter. Include what you did or did not like about the chapter.
2. In what three ways must the princess be equal to the prince?
3. Why does the prince think his father’s blessing is more of a curse?
The King’s Equal Study Guide
Complete the following activities and questions in your LA journal.
Chapter 2
Find the following words in the chapter and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. portrait
2. councilors
3. matchless
Questions
1. Write a journal response at the end of the chapter. Include what you did or did not like about the chapter
2. Which of the nine princesses the councilors brought before the prince do you think he should have married?
3. Why are the councilors so scared?
Chapter 3
Find the following words in the chapter and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. realm
2. industrious
3. greedy
Questions
1. Write a journal response at the end of the chapter. Include what you did or did not like about the chapter and how it made you feel.
2. Why did Rosamund’s father send her away?
3. What magic powers does the wolf have?
4. What can Rosamund do to help her people?
The King’s Equal Study Guide
Complete the following activities and questions in your LA journal.
Chapter 4
Find the following words in the chapter and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. resigned
2. fate
3. incompetent
Questions
1. Write a journal response at the end of the chapter. Include what you did or did not like about the chapter and how it made you feel.
2. What does Rosamund know that the prince does not?
3. Why is Rosamond richer than the prince?
4. What must the prince do to prove he is the equal of Rosamund?
Chapter 5
Find the following words in the chapter and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. bountiful
2. piteously
3. ferocious
Questions
1. Write a journal response at the end of the chapter. Include what you did or did not like about the chapter, how it made you feel and what it made you think of while reading it.
2. Why did Raphael kick the goats out of the shed?
3. What trick did the wolf and goats play on the prince?
4. What did the wolf teach the prince how to do?
The King’s Equal Study Guide
Complete the following activities and questions in your LA journal.
Chapter 6
Find the following words in the chapter and try to write your own definition of the words based on how they are used in the story.
1. gracious
2. circlet
3. trembled
Questions
1. Write a journal response at the end of the chapter. Include what you did or did not like about the chapter, how it made you feel and what it made you think of while reading it.
2. How did the time in the mountains change Raphael?
3. Why is this fairy tale different from others you have read (like Cinderella)?
Name:________________________ Date:___________________
Projects: The King’s Equal
A. Story Map: This project is artistic. On a map draw the journey that Rosamund takes from her father’s house to the mountains to the palace. Illustrate key places on the map, such as her house, the mountain shack and the palace.
B. See What I Read: Raphael must stay away and bring the goats back in one year. Create a calendar that shows what Raphael might have been doing for four of those months (winter, spring, summer and fall).
C. Writing a Letter to the Author: Write a letter to Katherine Paterson. Tell her what you liked about the story and ask questions you have about the writing of the book. You may want to give her some suggestions for a sequel.
D. What else?: This report is the one of further choice. It gives you the opportunity to choose your own project. Present your idea to Mr. Guarnieri before beginning your work.
Assessment
Each project will require a way to evaluate it. Please complete an assessment rubric for how you are to be assessed for your work.
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