The Talisman teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on The Talisman for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Chapters 1 to 6
The desert companions, hidden chapel, and Richard’s illness introduce trust across religious divisions and tensions within the Crusaders’ camp.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 7 to 11
The physician gains Richard’s trust while Conrade exploits rival leaders’ pride, linking personal confidence with the dangers of divided leadership.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 12 to 17
Kenneth abandons his watch after a deceptive summons, and the resulting sentence raises questions about desire, responsibility, and mercy.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 18 to 22
The physician secures Kenneth’s life, Richard seeks cooperation, and an attack tests trust while disgrace challenges Kenneth’s faith.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 23 to 28
Disguises give way to public recognition as Roswal identifies Conrade, Kenneth recovers honor, and Saladin combines generosity with punishment.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 39 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
The Talisman
by Walter Scott
Teacher and class
Free for 3 months
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