I grew up visiting the real ivan at the store he was in, so this book really touched. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a silverback gorilla. The one and only ivan book club ideas ideas for hosting a book club about the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Rubistar students will also use accelerated reader to take a culminating comprehension quiz on the book the one and only ivan.
For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed hosting book clubs with their friends. Dec 11, 2019 the one and only ivan book discussion. 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. When ruby arrives, change comes with her, and its up to ivan to make it a change for the better. Standardslesson plans the one and only ivan novel study.
The one and only ivan book quote printables by diary of a 21st century teacher teachers pay teachers see more. This is a story you can be proud to give your young reader and you should read it, too. The club will be reading the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. 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. I think it would be very valuable to share ivan s real story once your young reader is done reading this special book. Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by k. It takes some time, but ivan and ruby are eventually moved to a zoo. Youll also find printable book club questions at the end of this post to bring to.
The one and only ivan knowledge is power fifth grade. 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. Heres a handy reference for chapter numbers, chapter names, and page numbers for the hardcover edition to use in class. 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. 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. Great supplemental information for school essays and projects. Encouraged by bob, the stray dog, and inspired by stella, ivan begins to imagine rescuing not only the baby elephant but himself. Ivan the gorilla lived alone in a shopping mall for over 20 years.
The books that are discussed are often on lists of summer reading, as well as favorites of parents and teachers. Kent library book club discussing the one and only ivan. Jan 17, 2012 how ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage. Our june pick is the one and only ivan, a newbery medalwinning book by katherine. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lives in a cage at a mall. It is narrated by ivan, a gorilla, who lives in a circus themed mall, in a small confinement. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. Aug 21, 2017 ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. 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. 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. When he purchases a baby elephant to revive interest in the show, both stella and ivan are concerned about how he is treating this gentle youngster. While the one and only ivan is a work of fiction, the book is based on the life of a real gorilla named ivan who spent three decades living at circusthemed mall in washington and now lives at zoo atlanta.
The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a 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. That this could really have happened breaks my heart. I have been reading the one and only ivan with my students for 3 years and their reactions are exactly like my daughters. Thenewbery book club meets at the library the third wednesday of each month. The one and only ivan is a powerful and moving story. 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. Here is our handout from our afterschool book club. Theyre motivating, and may hook students into reading the book.
There are many similarities in both ivan s stories, including being captured along with a twin sister from the democratic republic of the. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction and nonfiction alike. 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. Jan 27, 2016 it also makes for great book club conversations. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Topics about this book topics that mention this book. It was a different way to look at the world around us. Chapters and page numbers for the one and only ivan by. 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. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. The school year is drawing to a close, but nprs backseat book club has plenty of reading lined up for the summer. Ivan was captured as an infant in what is now the democratic republic of the congo.
How ever you decide to enjoy the one and only ivan, its a winner. 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. Katherine was inspired to write the one and only ivan after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as ivan, the shopping mall gorilla. This summer, only sophia age 9 managed to have one, and it was so much fun. Living at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal.
How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart well add specific questions if and when theyre made available by the publisher. The one and only ivan is a work of fiction, but the inspiration for this imagined tale lies with a true story. This page has some links we can use to learn about the discuss katherine applegates wonderful book, the one and only ivan, as well as some of her other books, including home of the brave and the animorphs series. 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 in which book does a character break multiple objects including 46 glasses, 7 lamps, and 1 radio. This was a super cute childrens book with a lot of heart and a great message. 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. By katherine applegate teaching guide about the booki. The one and only ivan book club ideas kids book club. Study questions, project ideas and discussion topics based on important themes running throughout the one and only ivan by k. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate overdrive.
Discussion ideas, crafts, refreshments, invitations, and activities surrounding the book. The one and only ivan book club ideas kids book club, book. The one and only ivan cd katherine applegate cdaudio. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of. I especially like the feelings of empathy this story will surely provoke in the reader and may even move some budding activists to action. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paperback book. Ivan lives in a stationary circus with stella the elephant and bob, the stray dog. We have tons of study questions for you here, all completely free. Discussion questions use our litlovers book club resources.
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