Phantom Tollbooth Guide

Lesson 2: Guided Reading: Chapter 1

Pre-Reading Activities

In this course you will be reading The Phantom Tollbooth. What do you think that title means?

Do you know what a tollbooth is?

Do you know what a phantom is?

In your journal or notebook, jot down a few ideas of what you think those words mean. Now, take a moment to look those words up. Were you right? Did you know their meanings, or did you need the definition to help you?

Now, take a look at your The Phantom Tollbooth book. What do you see on the cover? Make a prediction about what you think the book will be about. Make note of your predictions in your journal to look back at as you read.

Are you ready to get started? Okay, here goes!!

Begin the book by reading the first chapter, Milo.

As you read, think about these questions:

1. What was Milo's problem?

2. Why does Milo dislike schoolwork?

3. Describe Milo's surprise gift.

4. How did Milo decide on his destination?

5. What do you think will happen next?

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