Adam of the Road/Catherine, Called Birdy
Set in England in the early 1290s, Adam of the Road describes the maturation of Adam Quartermayne as he faces a personal crisis and works toward a positive resolution. This coming-of-age narrative shows how Adam’s determination, courage, and perseverance are evident in his quest to find his lost father and stolen dog.
Set in England in the early 1290s, Catherine, Called Birdy shows the maturation of Catherine as she attempts to stop her father from selecting an undesirable prospective husband for her. Catherine’s determination, courage, and perseverance in accomplishing her goal illustrate the coming-of-age theme.
About the Series:
Novel/Drama curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with plot summary, background, and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These study guides encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Price: $19.95
Literary Form
American Novel
Student Activities
For Adam of the Road, students study the culture of the period; develop and analyze character profiles; determine the role of music in medieval life and contemporary applications; write essays; create a picture cube; and use art to illustrate key events.
Supplementary materials feature a test, answer key, and board game.
For Catherine, Called Birdy, students study a culture; create and analyze character profiles; determine the role of music in medieval life and contemporary applications; write essays, and use art to illustrate key events.
Supplementary materials include a test, answer key, and guide to assist in evaluating a historical novel.
Ethical Values
- Courage
- Diligence
- Family commitment
- Loyalty
- Responsibility