The Phantom Tollbooth - Chapters 17 to 20 - 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 17 to 20 of the Phantom Tollbooth. There are comprehension and creative writing tasks alongside mathematical activities that link to the text. Activities include:

chapter 17: the Unwelcoming Committee…
tower of Brahma
chapter 18: Milo meets the Senses Taker…
83 staircases
chapter 18: Milo meets Rhyme and Reason…
sensitive dependence on initial conditions
chapter 19: escape from the Castle in the Air…
curves of pursuit
chapter 19: the return of Rhyme and Reason…
the bridges of Dictionopolis
chapter 20: goodbye and hello…
big surprises from small beginnings
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!