Discussion ideas, crafts, refreshments, invitations, and activities surrounding. Discussion ideas, crafts, refreshments, invitations, and activities surrounding the book. I have been reading the one and only ivan with my students for 3 years and their reactions are exactly like my daughters. There are several discussion questions at the end of the book as well. These resources are intended to be used with the lesson plans included in the resource set for this book. Inspired by the true story of a gorilla who spent 30 years alone in a cage at an indoor zoo in a mall, this beautiful book imagines what that gorilla might have felt and said about his life. Browse inside the one and only ivan, by katherine applegate, illustrated by patricia castelao, a hardback from harpercollins, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. Kids wings activities for the one and only ivan by katherine. These trifolds will build key comprehension skills without overwhelming your kids. Do you think its better to confront your past pain or to block it out and try to move on.
See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only and the one. Looking for a fun, low prep way to engage your students in the one and only ivan. Yes, it is beautifully written and i think it suits any age. Ivan was captive in a small cage in a mall animal circus for 27 years. The one and only ivan novel study by dianne watson this novel is the winner of the 20 newberry medal.
I think it would be very valuable to share ivans real story once your young reader is done reading this special book. Somehow, this text is both simple and complex and i think thats why it appeals to students of varying reading levels. The one and only ivan is a work of fiction, but the inspiration for this imagined tale lies with a true story. Living in a domain of glass, metal and cement at the big top mall, ivan sometimes forgets whether to act like a gorilla or a humanexcept ivan does not think much of humans. Argue, one way or another, what you think should have happened to ivan. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paperback book. Can you find evidence in the book that ivan would rather be in the wild. In january our school will be embarking on a special scc project, an allschool book club called one school, one book. The one and only ivan book club ideas kids book club. Our entire school has read this fictional book in their classrooms and have been learning about the real ivan s story.
As we learn in the childrens book the one and only ivan, by. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate, patricia. This novel unit for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate can save you hours of prep for your literature circles or book clubs. Teaching guide the one and only ivan courtesy of katherine applegate katherine applegatenumerous books for young readers, including the bestselling animorphs series, the is the newbery awardwinning author of roscoe riley rules series, and the awardwinning free verse standalone novel, home of the brave. Abstract this article claims that health promotion is best practised in the light of an aristotelian conception of the good life for humans. The one and only ivan book report transform your ideas. Perfect for home school, literature circles, novel studies, or book clubs. Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship. It is a beautiful story based on the life of a real gorilla named ivan. The one and only ivan novel study freebie one and only. This is for all readers cup compeditors what was the logo of the zoo. The one and only ivan will break your heart and then, against all odds, mend it again.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate goodreads. Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the exit 8 big top mall for twentyeight. Insofar as everything else in the book is the creation of applegates imagination, though, the book becomes more biographyish than true, blue biography. Click on the zoo atlanta link to read about their experience with ivan. The one and only ivan will break your heartand then, against all odds, mend it again. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is one of the greatest novels i have ever read to my students. Ivan was captured as an infant in what is now the democratic republic of the congo. Also, you are encouraged to use your book, the one and only ivan, to help you understand ivans life and his manners and characteristics. It takes some time, but ivan and ruby are eventually moved to a zoo. This summer, only sophia age 9 managed to have one, and it was so much fun. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paperback. The one and only ivan printables, classroom activities, teacher.
Ivan, a real gorilla, lived at zoo atlanta, but on the way to that happy ending, he spent almost three decades without seeing another of his own kind. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate, silverback gorilla, mountain gorilla in a circus theme mall, historical fiction, download unit, features integrated curriculum, literature units for grade 3 7, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum. That this could really have happened breaks my heart. She and i read the one and only ivan together earlier this summer, and we both loved it so much she decided to have it be her book for book club before we were even finished with it. Our june pick is the one and only ivan, a newbery medalwinning book by katherine. This is the 2nd version of this story ive read by katherine applegate as i came to this story via the picture book version she wrote. Also, you are encouraged to use your book, the one and only ivan, to help you understand ivan s life and his manners and characteristics. I cant wait to share this class pack with my students in the fall. This study guide consists of approximately 17 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the one and only ivan. The one and only ivan is a roller coaster of excitement. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate illustrated by patricia castelao. The main characters in the story are stella, ruby, mack.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate overdrive. For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed hosting book clubs with their friends. Beyond the true story of a gorilla captured from the wild as. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate stem read. Ivan and his friends will teach you about friendship, loss, and the value of freedom in this touching and laugh out loud funny tale. There are many activity pages from which to choose while reading t. The one and only ivan was hailed as a best book of the year by kirkus, school library journal, and amazon, demonstrating it is a true classic in the making. Stella isnt afraid to look into the details of her past and she wishes ivan would do the same, but ivan resists. Inspired by the true story of a silverback gorilla who lived in a circusthemed mall in washington state, this captivating story promises to be a favorite year after year. The one and only ivan book project by parth g on prezi. Plus dont miss the one and only bob, katherine applegates return. Can you find evidence that he likes his life the way it is. Ivan does not dwell on his memories as does his friend stella, an elderly elephant in the cage next door. This set of spanish student facing resources includes book club management resources for use with the one and only ivan by katherine applegate.
Can animals be sad, depressed, bored, and jealous, or are those human emotions that we project onto animals. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Living at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. Our entire school has read this fictional book in their classrooms and have been learning about the real ivans story.
The one and only ivan official book trailer watch the trailer and then have students make predictions about the book. The one and only ivan cd katherine applegate cdaudio. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by k. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. The one and only ivan in june, nprs backseat book club will read katherine applegates tale of ivan, a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. By katherine applegate teaching guide about the booki. Also i think its too graphic in detailing what humans do to gorillas in the wild. Ivan is good friends with the other animals in the circus, especially stella the elephant and bob, a stray dog. Read the interview with katherine applegate to see why and how she was inspired by the reallife story of ivan. To ask other readers questions about the one and only ivan, please sign up.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Every family will receive a copy of the same book compliments of our school community council katherine applegates the one and only ivan and will be asked to read it. Students redesign the billboard in the one and only ivan and create a new slogan that reflects a theme in the story. Ideas for hosting a book club about the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. I especially like the feelings of empathy this story will surely provoke in the reader and may even move some budding activists to action. Argue, one way or another, what you think should have happened. The one and only ivan features firstperson narrative. Jan 17, 2012 how ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage. Book club ideas for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. In this book, youll get to go inside the lives of a special crew of mall animals.
In the tradition of timeless stories like charlottes web and stuart little, katherine applegate blends humor and poignancy to create ivans unforgettable firstperson narration in a story. This 141 page book study for the one and only ivan, by katherine applegate, contains comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Insofar as real ivan s story matches up with our ivan s story, the one and only ivan is biographical. So begins journey into the mind of the late celebrity gorilla, ivan, a star at zoo atlanta until his death last august. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate synopsis ivan is an easygoing gorilla.
Jun, 20 the school year is drawing to a close, but nprs backseat book club has plenty of reading lined up for the summer. In the one and only ivan, ivan claims that forgetting about the life he led in the wild is key to his contentment. Daily comprehension practice requires students to focus on text analysis and responding to literature, and the vocabulary focus builds word knowledge and academic vo. I got really attached to ivan and every character in the book and i think you would enjoymoreyes. This book is filled with exhilarating events that will keep you on the edge of your seat. A gray elephant a red giraffe a slimy chimp a yellow banana previous question next question. Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the exit 8 big top mall for twentyeight years. The one and only ivan in june, nprs backseat book club will read katherine applegates tale of ivan, a gorilla who. Katherine applegates many books include the roscoe riley rules chapter book series, a picture book entitled the buffalo storm, and the awardwinning novel, home of the brave.
Fun activities, refreshment ideas, craft projects, and discussion questions. The school year is drawing to a close, but nprs backseat book club has plenty of reading lined up for the summer. I got really attached to ivan and every character in the book and i think you would enjoy. Her other books include the acclaimed wishtree, crenshaw, home of the brave, and the roscoe riley rules series. See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only, novel studies. To find out what our students are doing and learning about ivans story scroll down and. It was a different way to look at the world around us. Could design a billboard with a theme slogan for any novel study.
This one and only ivan novel unit has unique activity options that students love. It not only brought us closer together as a class, it generated many wonderful, rich conversations. I think it would be very valuable to share ivan s real story once your young reader is done reading this special book. Jan 27, 2016 it also makes for great book club conversations. When ruby arrives, change comes with her, and its up to ivan to make it a change for the better. Every family will receive a copy of the same book compliments of our school community council katherine applegates the one and only ivan. Plus dont miss the one and only bob, katherine applegates return to the world of ivan, bob, and ruby. To find out what our students are doing and learning about ivan s story scroll down and. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope. His life is very different from the gorillas in this photo. The one and only ivan is our arrow book club title for this month and it is the. The one and only ivan official website also has the book trailer i suggest showing this before you start reading the book, let the kids predict the one and only ivan book trailer. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla.
The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is a low prep ccss aligned novel study for 3rd to 5th grade students and is a hit with both boys and girls. The one and only ivan and millions of other books are available for instant access. I think this could be a book a spiritual group does a study on. The one and only ivan katherine applegate paperback. Browse inside the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. On the flip side, stella remembers every moment since she was born and is quite attached to her memories, even the painful ones. The one and only ivan book activities one and only ivan. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate and patricia castelao. Everything you need for a novel study on the one and only ivan by katherine. How ever you decide to enjoy the one and only ivan, its a winner. Ivan is surrounded by friends in his domain at the exit 8. I got really attached to ivan and every character in the book and i think you would enjoymore yes, it is beautifully written and i think it suits any age.
Parents need to know that 20 newbery medal winner the one and only ivan, by animorphs coauthor katherine applegate, was inspired by the true story of a gorilla who, after more than a quarter century of captivity in a tourist trap, now lives happily in a fine habitat at zoo atlanta and is renowned for his art. Suggested essay topics and project ideas for the one and only ivan. For this years one school one book program, we chose the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Schmidt, newbery honor author of the wednesday wars kindness and its ability to change lives shines through on every single page of this book. In the tradition of timeless stories like charlottes web and stuart little, katherine applegate blends humor and poignancy to create ivan s unforgettable firstperson narration in a story. I grew up visiting the real ivan at the store he was in, so this book really touched. Kids wings activities for the one and only ivan by. I have my children play a major role in the planning and executing of all parts of the book clubs, so sophia and i sat down together and talked. Ivan lives for many years without remembering important but painful parts of his past. I have my children play a major role in the planning and executing of all parts of the book clubs, so sophia and i sat down together and talked through ideas. After reading the one and only ivan, use this memory matching puzzle to help. In the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, an elephant and a gorilla are forced to live inside a mall.
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