The order of the day nestled around Norton Juster and chess problems. Read Write Think has a great free lesson plan on "Finding Figurative Language in The Phantom Tollbooth:". The printable figurative language chart led to some mutual and fun head-scratching.
Figurative Language Chart (Read Write Think)
We played around with it after Max recorded his most recent podcast, a reading of Chapter 2 in The Phantom Tollbooth. You can listen, share, and enjoy below. I love to download stories like this to my iPod for listening during car trips or quiet times.
MAX READS CHAPTER 2 OF THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH (MP3)
"Expectations is the place you go before you know where you're going."
More free learning to explore
The Phantom Tollbooth Literature Lapbook (Homeschool Share)
Phantom Tollbooth Musical Adaptation and Worksheets (Ariel Theatrical)