The Phantom Tollbooth - Chapters 13 to 16 - Mathematics and Literacy

“Words and numbers are of equal value, for, in the cloak of knowledge, one is warp and the other weft.”

This folder contains 12 activities based on chapters 13 to 16 of the Phantom Tollbooth. There are comprehension and creative writing tasks alongside mathematical activities that link to the text. Activities include:

chapter 13: in which Milo jumps to conclusions…
jumping to conclusions
chapter 14: the Dodecahedron leads the way…
the dodecahedron
chapter 14: Milo meets the Mathemagician…
all numbers are interesting
chapter 15: this way to infinity…
rotating squares
chapter 16: in which Milo meets 0.58 of a child…
the problem with averages
chapter 16: a very dirty bird…
a small task for you…
The files are provided in both pdf and an editable PowerPoint.

In addition to the above there are answers and additional notes which suggest some ideas for extension work.

Please note that this work is not linked in any way to the publishers or copyright holders of the Phantom Tollbooth. You will need your own copies of the book in order to access the comprehension tasks. It is a wonderful book!