The Phantom Tollbooth - chapters 9 to 12 - 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 14 activities based on chapters 5 to 8 of the Phantom Tollbooth. There are comprehension and creative writing tasks alongside mathematical activities that link to the text. Activities include:
chapter 9: it all depends how you look at things…
it’s all a matter of perspective
chapter 10: Milo visits Illusion and Reality…
reality or illusion?
chapter 10: a colourful symphony…
map colouring
chapter 11: Milo brings in the dawn…
some colour theory
chapter 11: Dischord and Dynne…
it all starts with pure mathematics
chapter 12: Milo enters the Silent Valley…
in space no-one can hear you scream
chapter 12: the Soundkeeper…
the mathematics of bell-ringing
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!