Linda sue parks a single shard is an award winning novel. Predict what will happen between treeear and min, and whether treeear will become a potter. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. The 100th and final book in my 100 books in 2018 challenge will be. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. A single shard book report by ashlyn bunch on prezi. The a single shard community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. What are three character traits for treeear from a single. It also applies to when the emissarys assisstant yelled at treeear. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea.
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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. In the story a single shard, linda sue park narrates the story of treeear and his passion of becoming a potter. 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. 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. Describe how treeear prepares the clay for min, and how different the process would be today. An astounding tale of courage, belonging and endurance from a renowned storyteller. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. Discover a characters comic book appearances, and browse issues containing your favorite marvel characters.
The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is n. Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage by setting off on a difficult and dangerous journey that will change his life forever. Treeear is a teenage orphan whose parents died of a very dangerous and contagious fever. A single shard was written by linda sue park, author of a long walk to water. The book was published in 2001, and it won the prestigious newberry medal in 2002. This character from korea was born with a deformed leg that causes him to look like. Treeear, the main character, is on a trip to songdo to show emissary kim the pottery made by min.
The main characters are very well developed and they each have their unique personality and characteristics. The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc. Who are the main characters in the book a single shard. I recommend this book as a continuing thread in a conversation that covers that wide variety of topics. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. Treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. Related questions and answers for characters in a single shard.
The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park that focuses on the life of. Do primary and secondary source research about korean culture. Gain a sense of responsibility and knowing what its like to have someones fate in their hands. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. Az list of marvel comic characters marvel comic characters.
This website is a book report about the awardwinning story a single shard. Jan 22, 2002 listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 2 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Books similar to a single shard meet your next favorite book. 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. 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. Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. Throughout the first few scoldings, treeear had braced himself, ready for the pummeling that would surely follow, like those he had endured when caught raiding a rubbish heap. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. It is set in twelfthcentury korea and narrates the story of a twelve year old boy. This post is part of a summer read around the world blog hop by multicultural kids at mkb read around the world summer reading series.
A single shard characters will help you with any book or any question. 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. While he is on his journey, two robbers try to rob him at the rock of the falling flowers. In the book a single shard, craneman acts as a father to the orphaned main character, treeear. Goodreads members who liked a single shard also liked. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This character is a young orphan who lives in the seaside village of chulpo in korea. A kindly monk brought baby treeear to chulpo from songdo, to give treeear to his uncle in the small seaside village. The setting of this story is in a twelfthcentury korean potters village chulpo. Not only does he find himself in a position of learning the master potters craft, he also finds himself gaining a new. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight. See the authors official website for many pictures and lots of information about the book. Students will discuss the book s themes and write about an experience in their own life in which.
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. The author of this historical fiction childrens book did extensive research on the process of making the specific type of pottery she describes. Participate in discussions about a single shard and life in 12 thcentury korea. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. As i walked behind you, i noticed that you are marking your path with rice. Though there is hardship and sadness in a single shard, there is not the. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens. The two live under a bridge together, and craneman teaches him never to steal from others, despite. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. He has watched the master potter min take a lump of clay and shape it into a thing of beauty. A single shard east asia gateway for linking educators eagle. This brings a certain level of valuable insight into pottery as an art, in addition to the study of the characters and the life of an apprentice and master. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever.
Single shard teacher guide by novel units novel units on. Get 50% off quizlet plus through monday learn more. The novel takes place in a small town in twelfth century korea, where he lives with. A single shard east asia gateway for linking educators. That applies to the part when treeear was ambushed by theives. Ive read historical fiction in the past but this book seemed to have so much depth.
The emissary leaves, but will return in a month to offer commissions. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Kellan dietrich theme 1 the first theme of a single shard is. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on this quiz.
Analysis and discussion of characters in linda sue parks a single shard. 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 whole book test by margaret whisnant tpt. A single shard by linda sue park is the newbery award winning story of an orphaned boy named treeear the name of a mushroom who gains the affection and trust of min and his wife. Write the stepbystep instructions on kangs new technique for making pottery. Compared to the action books nothing happens in a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park this video was filmed on december 31. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 3 and 4. A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. The main charactor in a single shard must be either the potter, or treeear. Find books like a single shard from the worlds largest community of readers.
The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min. A single shard novel study guide grades 5 to 6 ebook. As he came to the emissary he started telling the story of what happened. This book is about a boy, treeear, who lives with a man, craneman, under a bridge. Synthesize what is read and heard into a wellcrafted product on korean culture.
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