When treeear accidentally breaks a pot by min, the most talented craftsman, he becomes his apprentice for nine days. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard by linda sue park, chapters 79. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is n. A single shard by linda sue park fantastic fiction.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Parks work achieved prominence when she received the prestigious 2002 newbery medal for her novel a single shard. Listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Voicethread showcases information and images about the geography, history, setting, and themes of linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park is a tale of overcoming the limitations set by ones society through hard work and perseverance. A single shard flipbook project, writing prompts and. If so, you might be interested in a list of book types or genres. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. A single shard by linda sue park readaloud revival. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. The main character is a twelveyearold orphan called treeear. A single shard by linda sue park in 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman in 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman.
A single shard clarion books, 2001 ages 9 and up treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. But treeear is determined to prove himself even if it means taking a long, solitary journey on foot to present mins work in the hope of a royal commission. Under mins watch treeear learns what it means to be an artist. Since 1945, it has been divided into two sovereign states. It contains the ability to engross a reader in a story of a very hard working young kid named treeear, and his ultimate goal to become a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A single shard by linda sue park, for young readers youtube. Throughout the entire book treeear demonstrates perserverance in multiple ways to survive, to provide food for himself and crane man, to learn to make pottery, to work with the master potter, to carry the pottery to the palace across china. The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life.
A single shard by linda sue park is a newbery award winning novel that introduces us to treeear, an orphan named after a mushroom that grows without having a parent seed. A single shard printables, classroom activities, teacher. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters. The shard provides enough detail to convince the emissary to offer min a royal commission. Elsa englund k historical fiction, my favorite genre. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. This book could be used as an advisory tool to be analyzed while talking about perserverance. This finely crafted novel brings 12thcentury korea and these indelible characters to life.
The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries. A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the. A single shard by linda sue park quiz 2 chapter 2 pages 1424 the clay duck nine days min a deep formal bow a dog the communal kiln work for him watching him the cart leatherhard his palm chopping wood of no use the demons of sickness a thief craneman eat herbs rest the plain box a melon. Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurofthemoment deci. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. He continues on to the palace with a single shard of the broken pottery. A single shard was a very inspirational book to read. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. In 2002, her third novel, a single shard, received the prestigious newbery medal. Victim of both the great plague and the great fire of london, a homeless, penniless elevenyearold must decide what direction his life should take. A single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard. The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min, a master potter. Linda sue park treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea, lives under a bridge in a potters village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in ch.
Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was only a small child. She has written six childrens novels and five picture books. One day, he accidentally wrangles his way into becoming an assistant to min, one of koreas most wellrespected potters. This fun, interactive flippable is a great tool to study literature. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years ago. A single shard book report by ashlyn bunch on prezi.
Mar 30, 2011 linda sue park a single shard yearling 2001 late elementarymiddle school 152 pages historical fiction summary. Linda sue park born march 25, 1960 is a koreanamerican author who published her first novel, seesaw girl, in 1999. An orphan, he is called treeear after a kind of mushroom that grows without. The first edition of this novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. Get an answer for what is the theme of a single shard. It makes a great variation from the traditional book.
Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in. Jan 10, 2011 a single shard by linda sue park in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. British actor malcolm initially seems an odd choice of narrator for parks novel set in 12thcentury korea, but he proves to be a compelling performer on this adaptation of the book that was re. Park seesaw girl molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid to late 12thcentury korea. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min, and often watches them work. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge. As he came to the emissary he started telling the story of what happened. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I read the novel with enormous pleasure and admiration. A single shard by linda sue park is a newbery award winning novel that introduces us to treeear, an orphan named after a mushroom that grows without having.
Are you thinking about branching out and enjoying a new genre. Students will love learning literary elements like setting, plot, characterization, conflict, resolution, theme, point of view, and genre in this nonthreatening format. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village. A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulp o, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. In these picture books, youll learn facts about korea from a to z, discover traditional korean tales some of them spun into modern stories, and dip into korean cooking. It makes a great variation from the traditional book report. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels, several picture books, and most recently a book of poetry. Episode 106, episode 120, episode 8, episode 53, episode 87, episode living authors publisher. See featured authors answering questions learn more. Lit guide by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The emissary takes one look and grants the commission to the master potter. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. In this novel, treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was only a small child. A single shard by linda sue park abebooks passion for books. The new york times praised a single shard as being deftly shaped and surprisingly moving, stating that the newbery medal would help expose the novel to an audience it would otherwise have not reached. Historical fiction publication information rate this book. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. The book a single shard written by linda sue park was inspirational and good view but i frowned upon the way this message was delivered and in what setting i did not like it. This guide contains 27 pages of activities 60 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics. The book takes place in ancient korea, a time and place that may be unfamiliar to many readers.
In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. This summary of a single shard includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a single shard.
Treeear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. A single shard by linda sue park goodreads share book. Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. A single shard is set in korea during the twelfth century. But treeear is determined to prove himself, even if it means taking a long, solitary journey on foot to present mins work in the hope of a royal commission, and even if it means arriving at the royal court with nothing to show but a single celadon shard. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for a single shard. Books similar to a single shard goodreads share book. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. A single shard is the story of a twelveyearold boy growing up in chulpo, a twelfthcentury korean town. In fact a single shard is the antithesis of these books. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens literature, by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea.
The importance of reading at whim and developing your own taste, alan jacobs. Free download or read online a single shard pdf epub book. March 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide. Treeear is an orphan who lives in chulpo, an ancient korean village known for its celebrated celadon pottery. In chapter 5, treeear is on his way to work early one morning and he sees kang, another potter, sneaking off to. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park that focuses on the life of treeear, an orphan who lives under a bridge with a disabled man named, craneman. Rather than return home having failed, treeear takes a single shard of mins broken vessels to the kings emissary, who is so impressed with the workmanship of that single shard that he offers min a royal commission. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. A single shard tells the story of a homeless orphan who helps a potter earn a royal commission in 12thcentury korea.
Treeear has completed his mission and is invited to become a part of their family by min and ajima. The a single shard community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. List of book types or genres by yourdictionary do you have a favorite type of book, either fiction or nonfiction.
Master these words that linda sue park shaped into a newbery. Teaching climate change in this increasingly challenging time. Maybe if he saw the magnificent work of min, even if it wasnt the full vase, he might give min a chance so he started off to the palace with the single shard. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a single shard. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. Plot summary treeear, a 12thcentury korean orphan, lives beneath a bridge with his crippled, old friend, craneman. Treeear has been living with craneman under a bridge, scavenging for food and comfort until one day he watches min, the potter, becoming so fascinated he lat. Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurofthemoment decision to give her newbery medal for a single shard to her dad at the ala awards ceremony in 2002. In addition to these novels, she has published poems and short fiction for adults. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. Single shard teacher guide by novel units novel units on. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. A single shard novel unit by wise guys teachers pay teachers.
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