Quick Synopsis:

A secret code found in a medieval manuscript claims to reveal the location of a passage to the center of the Earth. A professor and his nephew set out on a timeless adventure through a volcano in Iceland. Oceans, prehistoric creatures, massive storms, and near-death explosions await them. But do they make it to the very center of the Earth? 

Note: This resource is based on the Bantom Dell, 1991 edition, reissued in May 2006, with an Introduction by Kim Stanley Robinson 

Learning Expectations: 

The students will:

• develop and practice their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication
• use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning, critical, and creative thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions
• develop a love for literature and reading
• identify elements of story
• develop personal opinions and interpretations
• develop their ability to express themselves orally to present opinions and information
• develop their ability to work cooperatively with others practice good organization skills
• learn about overcoming personal obstacles, personal relationships, character and integrity, and other personality traits
• appreciate that growth in one’s character is important
• relate their reading to their own lives and experiences 

Teacher Notes Include:

• At A Glance – Skill List         Learning Objectives
• List of Skills and Teacher Suggestions
• Synopsis
• Author Biography
• Student Checklist
• Reproducible Student Booklet
• Answer Key

 Chapter Questions

• Chapters 1-4
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities
• Chapters 5-8
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities
• Chapters 9-12
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities
• Chapters 13-16
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities

 Chapters 17-20

• • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities

 Chapters 21-24

• • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities
• Chapters 25-28
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities
• Chapters 29-32
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
• Chapters 33-36
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities
• Chapters 37-39
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities 

• Chapters 40-43
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities 

• Chapters 44-46
  • Before You Read
  • Vocabulary
  • Questions
  • Language Activities
  • Extension Activities 

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