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 is based on a true story of a silverback gorilla that was taken from his home in africa when his parents were ruthlessly poached and then was shipped, with his sister, to a buyer in america. The one and only ivan was a beautiful, honest, heartbreaking novel that will leave a gorillashaped imprint on your heart. The one and only ivan is a novel by katherine applegate. Katherine lives with her husband and their children in. Jan 31, 20 this board has ideas for classes who read the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, a recent newbery winner. Ivan is good friends with the other animals in the circus, especially stella the elephant and bob, a stray dog. Once, however, i was able to enjoy a book left in my domain by one of my keepers.
Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as ivan, this illustrated novel. The one and only ivan does a great job of illustrating exactly what voice is, as we read ivans thoughts and descriptions. He has a story to tell, one he thinks is important enough for humans to hear. This one and only ivan novel unit has unique activity options that students love. Finish the book talk by sharing the part of the book chosen to read aloud. Penicks 3rd period, and im doing a report on hello. The one and only ivan is a roller coaster of excitement. 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.
Insofar as real ivans story matches up with our ivans story, the one and only ivan is biographical. 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. See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only and read aloud. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope. The one and only ivanthe author is katherine applegate. He learns to communicate with the people around him though his art. Julia and ivan say goodbye to each other, and bob tells ivan hes still the one and only. The book is 300 pages, so for vocabulary and comprehension, ive broken the resource in to six sections. The story was based on the real life of a gorilla who was stolen by poachers from. Engage your students in a study of how katherine applegate does this.
The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. Emma the one and only ivan book talk by suzanne gibbs on prezi. The 20 newbery medal book title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. This intelligent, modest and funny narrator and hero seems more human than gorilla. They can also make connections with the bundled text the other dog by madeline lengle. The one and only ivan literature packet by mrs o knows tpt. Brian karas clarion, 2014 about the book in 20, the one and only ivan, a book about a gorilla who lived in a shopping mall, won the coveted newbery medal. The one and only ivan, katherine applegate the one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by katherine applegate and illustrated by patricia castelao. Ivan lives in a stationary circus with stella the elephant and bob, the stray dog. This book is about a true gorilla named ivan that lived in a cage for 27 years in a shopping mall, and was also called the shopping mall. The one and only ivan character descriptions for teachers. The one and only ivan book talk and trailer youtube.
The remarkable true story of the shopping mall gorilla by katherine applegate, illustrated by g. Ivan is a silverback gorilla who lives in a stationary circus. 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. This book has 153 chapters and no table of contents. Book talks have the goal of sharing books with students in hopes that they will find the book interesting and read it. Book talk tuesday november 7, 2017 the one and only ivan, by katherine applegate brought to you by mrs. It is wellwritten and the characters are welldeveloped. Book talks are important for students who have no knowledge of the books. Goodreads members who liked the one and only ivan also liked. The one and only ivan child and adolescent literature.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate synopsis ivan is an easygoing gorilla. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla. Ivan was captured as an infant in what is now the democratic republic of the congo. The one and only ivan workbook is a complete novel unit with everything you need to teach the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. A toy motorcycle, which belongs to keith, a youngster, who comes to. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a silverback gorilla. The one and only ivan book trailer thanks for listening it is an imagined true story. Emma was asked to read an awardwinning book for school and make a diorama, so we headed to the bookstore to find one. Based on a true story, this book tells the tale of a captive gorilla who uses his artistic skill to help a baby elephant escape from the circusthemed mall wher. The loyalty among ivan and his friends comes through in many ways, even when things are at their direst. It is filled with unique projects, activities, and resources based on blooms taxonomy and higher levels of thinking. A realistic fiction and fantasy book and was published 2012. Actually its plain clothes fantasy grounded in the everydayexcept for the original conceit of a mouse who can talk and ride a motorcycle. Finishing with a reading of the book will leave the audience with a reason to read the book.
See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only and book study. That this could really have happened breaks my heart. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. By katherine applegate teaching guide about the booki. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate, patricia. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lives in a cage at a mall. At the end, state the title and the author of the book.
This page has some nice discussion questions and other links about ivan. I believe readers of many ages would enjoy this story and be able to comprehend its overall meaning relating to animal treatment. Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a downandout circusthemed mall, meets ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall. Heres a handy reference for chapter numbers, chapter names, and page numbers for the. This is a story you can be proud to give your young reader and you should read it, too. The one and only ivan response booklet comprehension. 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. Find books like the one and only ivan from the worlds largest community of readers. Chapters and page numbers for the one and only ivan. There are many activity pages from which to choose while reading t.
Main characters ofthe one and only ivan ivan gorilla bob dog ruby elephant mack human george human julia human stella elephant my favorite character is. Due to this there are few illustrations in the text however the ones that are present bring ivan, ruby, bob, and julia to life for the reader greatly. This sad book is about a gorilla that is in a exit 8 big top mall show. Insofar as everything else in the book is the creation of applegates imagination, though, the book becomes more biographyish than true, blue biography. Only stella has a foot that is often infected and the. Vocabulary 7 vocabulary words for each section 6 sections based on paperbac. A librarian from the chicago area took a stuffed ivan with him as he traveled one summer. Perfect for book club or reading response activities. I have been reading the one and only ivan with my students for 3 years and their reactions are exactly like my daughters. The one and only ivan courtesy of katherine applegate katherine applegateis the author of numerous books for young readers, including the bestselling animorphs series, the roscoe riley rules series, and the awardwinning free verse novel home of the brave. The one and only ivan book report by sejoon chang on prezi. This book is filled with exhilarating events that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. 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.
Beyond the true story of a gorilla captured from the wild as a baby and. Because the book was inspired by real events, there are. In the book, the one and only ivan, where does ivan draw pictures once he is at zoo atlanta. Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship.
Book report essay grade book report format grade we are considered the. Here life is cruel, confining, and lonely, and for each of these creatures, freedom is something from the past. This resource was created to accompany the book the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Its a terrible fate, but one they generally accept until. Crumbley, windy hill elementary school media speciali. One day the owner of the circus buys a new elephant, a baby named ruby.
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. This character is much more than just an aging circus elephant. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is the story of a silverback gorilla that is being kept in a shopping mall zoo. Ruby is watching him and he wants to show her it is ok. The one and only ivan book the seattle public library. Inspired by actual events, the story is told from the gorillas perspective and touches on the thematic topics of bullying, friendship, loneliness, isolation, loss, freedom, loyalty, identity, and animal rights. The one and only ivan in which book does a character break multiple objects including 46 glasses, 7 lamps, and 1 radio. The main characters in the story are stella, ruby, mack, ivan, bob, julia, and george. And ivans promise to adult elephant stella that hell save baby elephant ruby and get her to a better place than the circus mall even though he has no idea how hes going to do it and the efforts he makes to keep his promise are evidence of his emerging noble character. Chapters and page numbers for the one and only ivan by. She had a few choices a newbery medal and honor book or a caldecott medal book. The one and only ivan the book that i am going to talk about is the one and only ivan. In the book, the one and only ivan, ivan initially doesnt want to get into the box.
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