by Jessica Day George
George, Jessica Day. (2011).
Tuesdays at the Castle.
New York, NY., U.S.A.: Scholastic.
Copyright: 2011
Publisher: Scholastic
Reading Level:
Lexile: 860L
Grade Level Equivalent: 4
Interest Level: 3-6
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, fantasy
Description: kings, castle, secrets, siblings, supernatural
Delivery Suggestion: Independent reading, small group
Summary: Castle Glower is no ordinary castle. It’s a magic castle! Castle Glower has an opinion about everyone and is always changing and adding new rooms or passageways. When Princess Celie’s parents are thought to have been murdered she must rely on Castle Glower to help them uncover the truth and prevent their kingdom from being taken over.
Electronic Resources:
Think of all of the tricks Celie and her siblings played on their guests. If you were a member of the royal family, what trick would you have played on the council?
George, Jessica Day. (2011).
Tuesdays at the Castle.
New York, NY., U.S.A.: Scholastic.
Copyright: 2011
Publisher: Scholastic
Reading Level:
Lexile: 860L
Grade Level Equivalent: 4
Interest Level: 3-6
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, fantasy
Description: kings, castle, secrets, siblings, supernatural
Delivery Suggestion: Independent reading, small group
Summary: Castle Glower is no ordinary castle. It’s a magic castle! Castle Glower has an opinion about everyone and is always changing and adding new rooms or passageways. When Princess Celie’s parents are thought to have been murdered she must rely on Castle Glower to help them uncover the truth and prevent their kingdom from being taken over.
Electronic Resources:
- Teacher http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=28837&a=1 if students enjoyed the book, this website offers many different types of resources to get a better understanding of the book. There are Q & A sessions with the author, teacher resources and information about the author.
- Author http://www.jessicadaygeorge.com/Books/SunAndMoon/default.aspx This Website has information about the other books written by the author as well about the author herself. This website also contains information about why the author wrote each book.
Vocabulary:
1. griffin - a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion - 2. tunics - a loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching the wearer's knees
- 3. council - a body of people elected to manage the affairs of an area
- 4. ambush - a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
- 5. emissary - a person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative
- 6. clenched, paralyzed, withering.
Teaching Suggestions:
- Use this book to teach about different points of view and what happens.
- Use this book to teach the difference between reality and fantasy in a story.
- Use this book to teach character development
Comprehension Strategies:
- Before Reading:
- Questionnaire: What make stories fantasy? What are some common elements?
- During Reading:
- Directed Reading - Thinking Activity; The Castle constantly changes and adds new rooms. Why does it do this? Who does this help and why?
- After Reading:
- Response Writing: Describe the relationship Celie and the Castle. Explain why this relationship is so important to the story.
Think of all of the tricks Celie and her siblings played on their guests. If you were a member of the royal family, what trick would you have played on the council?