The one and only ivan book quote printables by diary of a century teacher hang these up in your classroom, whether youve read the book aloud to the class or not. Ivan lives in a stationary circus with stella the elephant and bob, the stray dog. The one and only ivan teaching guide teachervision. The one and only ivan is a novel by katherine applegate. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot. When 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, he decides that he must find her a better life. Ivan is a mighty silver back which means he is the leader of the pack. In which book does a character break multiple objects including 46 glasses, 7 lamps, and 1 radio.
In the final words of the novel, bob tells ivan hes the one and only ivan 300, and ivan can finally believe hes as strong and special as the gorilla on the mall billboard. From the school of thought i hail from, there are no childrens books. Crumbley, windy hill elementary school media specialist. Emma the one and only ivan book talk by suzanne gibbs on prezi. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. Students will continue to track important ideas and supporting details using a graphic organizer. Theyre motivating, and may hook students into reading the book. 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. It takes some time, but ivan and ruby are eventually moved to a zoo. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. 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.
The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lives in a cage at a mall. The one and only ivanthe author is katherine applegate. Insofar as real ivans story matches up with our ivans story, the one and only ivan is biographical. Oct, 2015 book talk the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Katherine applegates the one and only ivan was inspired by a reallife. This book club meeting for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate dives deep into examining the main characters words and actions to discover the theme of the text. 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. If you like the first one you will love this second book. Penicks 3rd period, and im doing a report on hello. 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. The one and only ivan book king county library system. 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 one and only ivan page 161 the one that said elephants are people too. Book talks have the goal of sharing books with students in hopes that they will. The one and only ivan texas bluebonnet award 202014. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more everything you need to teach the one and only ivan. Many of the common corealigned activities are researchbased and can be assigned as individual or group practice, and the discussion questions are perfect as writing prompts or class participation. Beyond the true story of a gorilla captured from the wild as. Rubistar students will also use accelerated reader to take a culminating comprehension quiz on the book the one and only ivan. 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. The one and only ivan will break your heartand then, against all odds, mend it again. This book teaches about kindness and the importance of peer interaction. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla. Insofar as real ivan s story matches up with our ivan s story, the one and only ivan is biographical.
Ivan is a silverback gorilla who lives in a stationary circus. If youre looking for childrens literature that will make you laugh, cry and give you all the feels, check out the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Dec, 2016 we are excited to participate in this years global read aloud. There are many similarities in both ivan s stories, including being captured along with a twin sister from the democratic republic of the. For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed hosting book clubs with their friends. Ivan is good friends with the other animals in the circus, especially stella the elephant and bob, a stray dog. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. That this could really have happened breaks my heart. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope.
The one and only ivan is a childrens novel by katherine applegate, first published in 2012. Global read aloudthe one and only ivan one and only. The one and only ivan film jump to navigation jump to search. This book is filled with exhilarating events that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book is about the real life ivan who lives at the atlanta zoo this book is a fiction book about ivan but is still bast off of ivan. Its one of this years sunshine state books for 3rd5th graders. 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.
The one and only ivan is about animals that live in the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade. Although ivan, stella, and bob can all talk to and understand one another, they cant communicate with their human caretakers. This is a story you can be proud to give your young reader and you should read it, too. The main characters in the story are stella, ruby, mack, ivan, bob, julia, and george. Ivan is a silverback gorilla who lives in a glass and metal enclosure at.
Help students to learn about the history of the real ivan, the inspiration for this book, and find out how he. In case youre having second thoughts about spending time in an apes brain, worry not. Ideas for going in depth with the one and only ivan over a four. 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. Goodreads members who liked the one and only ivan also liked. Even though its about talking animals and ivans complexity of thought could be a. Stella grudgingly does the usual elephant tricks and ivan paints abstract pictures, which are sold in the gift shop. Main characters ofthe one and only ivanivan gorilla bob dog ruby elephant mack human george human julia human stella elephant my. Can you keep your eyes closed for part of this booktalk. In this book we follow bob the dog from the first book, who is lost in the sanctuary after a tornado separates him from julia while visiting his friends ruby and the one and only ivan. Discussion questions and extension activities that promote socialemotional skills like empathy, friendship, and persistence are the primary feature of the teaching guide for the book the one and only ivan. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of.
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. Here you will learn many fun facts about the book and more. 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. Mar 23, 2017 a book talk is an activity that is often used in middle school to encourage students to read more books in their spare time. The one and only ivan book quote printables by diary of a 21st century teacher teachers pay teachers see more. The sign is faded, the colors bleeding, but i know what it says.
Find books like the one and only ivan from the worlds largest community of readers. There are many similarities in both ivans stories, including being captured along with a twin sister from the democratic republic of the. Especially, you cant bracket them to a certain age group. Standardslesson plans the one and only ivan novel study. The one and only ivan book talk and trailer youtube. A book talk is an activity that is often used in middle school to encourage students to read more books in their spare time. Insofar as everything else in the book is the creation of applegates imagination, though, the book becomes more biographyish than true, blue biography. Book talks have the goal of sharing books with students in hopes that they will find the book interesting and read it. The one and only ivan was a beautiful, honest, heartbreaking novel that will leave a gorillashaped imprint on your heart. Reading stories would make a fine way to fill my empty hours. 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.
See also the list by category, the tools wiki page and the index of wikiprojects. Did you know that the book is based on a real gorilla yes ivan is a real gorilla. Crumbley, windy hill elementary school media speciali. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by k. This book is fiction, as its told from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla, but its also based on a true story. 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. We are going to read the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Ideas for going in depth with the one and only ivan over a fourweek period.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate goodreads. They florida education officials select 15 books each year and weve yet to come across one that hasnt been excellent. Not only does his life take center stage, but hes also our one and only narrator. Schmidt, newbery honor author of the wednesday wars kindness and its ability to change lives shines through on every single page of this book. A realistic fiction and fantasy book and was published 2012. The one and only ivan character descriptions for teachers. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate illustrated by patricia castelao. John newbery medal awardthe one and only ivanawards ofwon in 20the one and only ivanlessons ofone lesson learned from this book is dont let one thing ruin your life. In a book called the one and only ivan, it makes sense that ivan is at the. 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 one and only ivan is a roller coaster of excitement.
Inspired by a true story, applegate home of the brave offers a haunting tale told from the perspective of ivan, a silverback gorilla who has. Dec 27, 2012 the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Miss scheidt presents a short book talk on the one and only ivan. This sad book is about a gorilla that is in a exit 8 big top mall show. In a book called the one and only ivan, it makes sense that ivan is at the heart of the story. The one and only ivan audiobook by katherine applegate. When ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down and out circusthemed mall, meets ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. It is filled with unique projects, activities, and resources based on blooms taxonomy and higher levels of thinking.
Jan 17, 2012 how ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage. The main characters in the story are stella, ruby, mack. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a silverback gorilla. Cs virtual book talk about the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Tag the talk pages of related articles with wikiproject childrens literature join wikiproject childrens literature and list yourself as a participant in the project. This childrens novel about a silverback gorilla named ivan who li. Wikiproject film rated startclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Ivan learns that julia has adopted bob, and the girl praises ivan for helping ruby. The one and only ivan the book that i am going to talk about is the one and only ivan. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate, patricia. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate synopsis ivan is an easygoing gorilla. The one and only ivan official book trailer watch the trailer and then have students make predictions about the book.