Books similar to a single shard goodreads share book. Complete summary of linda sue parks a single shard. A single shard, written by linda sue park, is a novel about an orphan treeear searching for his dream. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. He lived under the bridge in his village and searched for food. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. As he came to the emissary he started telling the story of what happened. At the rock of falling flowers the boy is attacked by robbers, and all of the pots are smashed, leaving him with just a single shard to display his masters skill. Get an answer for what is the main conflict and resolution in a single shard. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. He continues his journey, confident that the shard demonstrates that his master is worthy of the commission. Start studying whole book study guide for a single shard.
This guide contains 27 pages of activities 60 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. A single shard is set in a small village on the west coast of korea, mid to late 12th century. Students will love learning literary elements like setting, plot, characterization, conflict, resolution, theme, point of view, and genre in this nonthreatening format. Mar 30, 2011 linda sue park a single shard yearling 2001 late elementarymiddle school 152 pages historical fiction summary. March 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever. A single shard a single shard by linda sue park won the newbery medal in 2002.
She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. On the long journey to songdo, tree ear passes through the busy town of puyo. Book report form a single shard book report form pdf file customize the a single shard book report what is a metaphor. A single shard flipbook project, writing prompts and. What is the main conflict and resolution in a single shard. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. Linda sue park, newbery winning author for a single shard. Crane man was a purehearted person and refused to steal, even food. A single shard is a heartwarming story of selfless sacrifice, courage, and devotion. A scale is a machine for reducing diverse objectsor in the metaphor, interests and valuesto a single shared dimension. 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. This is one of a series of posts sharing some of my favorite books for book club discussions. Immediately download the a single shard summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching a single shard. Jan 14, 20 newbery medal winning author linda sue park discuses her award winning book a single shard with interviewer tim podell.
Linda sue park a single shard yearling 2001 late elementarymiddle school 152 pages historical fiction summary. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for a single shard. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries. This summary of a single shard includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Find books like a single shard from the worlds largest community of readers. It makes a great variation from the traditional book report. Sometimes you can get a hint of a story by the title. 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. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the.
A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Treeear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. Book report the book i chose to read was 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 in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. Nov 17, 2009 book trailer for a single shard by linda sue park. Treeear must rely on his courage and the lessons he has learned from craneman as he travels. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park.
Newbery medal winning author linda sue park discuses her award winning book a single shard with interviewer tim podell. The book takes place in ancient korea, a time and place that may be unfamiliar to many readers. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. Treeear, a young boy in the book a single shard by linda sue park, in some ways leads the representative life of a poor individual in 12th century korea. A single shard by linda sue park a single shard whole book test for hlinda sue parks 2002 newbery winner is a set of fifty matchingstyle questions. Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in when treeear was.
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. A story of the book makes me think about my dream by characters in the book and a korean. When min takes him on as his helper, treeear is determined to prove himself even if it means. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park.
A single shard by linda sue park goodreads share book. His desire to serve and honor min keeps treeear pushing onward, even when he has only a single shard to show. 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. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago.
Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. This website is a book report about the awardwinning story a single shard. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. A single shard relates to the art of pottery in korea during this time period. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. A single shard by linda sue park is about an orphan named treeear who lives with craneman, an old, homeless widower who took treeear in when an epidemic raged through the monasteries, who could not keep treeear in fear of contaminating him. In the story a single shard, linda sue park narrates the story of treeear and his passion of becoming a potter. Goodreads members who liked a single shard also liked. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. Teaching climate change in this increasingly challenging time. I recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure and has patience. The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life. This beloved newbery medalwinning book is the first of five books in patricia.
This fun, interactive flippable is a great tool to study literature. Min mesmerized tree ear with his master pottery skills. 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. Apr 23, 2001 a single shard, linda sue park a single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens literature, by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Beyond the realms of imagination stands a dark stained door, gleaming with light between the hinges. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man. Voicethread showcases information and images about the geography, history, setting, and themes of linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. Winner of the 2002 newbery medal in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea. The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc.
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. I had to do a report on this book or another one and i obviously. An orphan, he is called treeear after a kind of mushroom that grows without. Jan 10, 2011 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. A single shard is published by clarion books and written for children from ten to twelve years old. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Magdalene mckoy november 9 20 6p book report the book i chose to read was 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.
Determined of pursuing his dreams in a society where social mobility is impossible, treeear pushed with all perseverance in order to learn the trade of pottery. Park seesaw girl molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid to late 12thcentury korea. Book club discussion groups are a great way to get kids excited about books and discussing them. A single shard is the story of a twelveyearold boy growing up in chulpo, a twelfthcentury korean town. 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. 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 chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon ware. A single shard, linda sue park a single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens literature, by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. 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 book report by ashlyn bunch on prezi. He wants nothing more than to watch master potter min at work, and he dreams of making a pot of his own someday.
Treeear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters. The book shows the process of ceramics during the 12th century and goes into a great depth of how it is done with such little explanation. I had to do a report on this book or another one and i obviously chose the other one as soon as i read the back of. When min takes him on as his helper, treeear is determined to prove. Buy a discounted paperback of a single shard online from australias leading online bookstore.
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