Hes got nothing in the world just a dream of becoming a potter like min, the best of them all. One day, he accidentally wrangles his way into becoming an assistant to min, one of koreas most wellrespected potters. A single shard by linda sue park goodreads share book. 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. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. There is also a quirky vocabulary element that adds a fun intellectual note to the narrative. 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. It is set in twelfth century korea and narrates the story of a twelve year old boy. Single shard teacher guide by novel units novel units on. 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 single shard and millions of other books are available for instant access.
While that brief rundown might make the book seem boring, its anything but. It is a rare verse novel that is fundamentally poetic rather than using this writing trend as a device. He continues on to the palace with a single shard of the broken pottery. Voicethread showcases information and images about the geography, history, setting, and themes of linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. This fun, interactive flippable is a great tool to study literature. A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the. 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. Under mins watch treeear learns what it means to be an artist. A single shard printables, classroom activities, teacher. The author of a number of childrens books, including general butterfingers and top secret, john reynolds gardiner got the idea for his story. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of. A single shard by linda sue park readaloud revival. In a moving end, stone fox understands that willy and searchlight are the true winners and allows willy to carry searchlight across the finish line and collect the prize.
A single shard follows the story of treeear, an orphan in twelfth century korea who begins an apprenticeship with a master potter. Students will love learning literary elements like setting, plot, characterization, conflict, resolution, theme, point of view, and genre in this nonthreatening format. A single shard is a compelling story of a young orphan boy named treeear and his struggle to find meaning in his life with the help of others. A single shard is set in korea during the twelfth century. Through reading this book, the author embeds so many asian traditions, so the reader can seamlessly follow along. 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. The emissary takes one look and grants the commission to the master potter. 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. To answer questions about a single shard, please sign up. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. As he came to the emissary he started telling the story of what happened. This may be just the right book for those hardtomatch youth who live for sports or music or both.
See featured authors answering questions learn more. The simple, fivestep formula anyone can use to be more creative in business and in life. 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 is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. 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 is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a. When treeear accidentally breaks a pot by min, the most talented craftsman, he becomes his apprentice for nine days. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in ch. Teaching climate change in this increasingly challenging time.
Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. 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. A single shard flipbook project, writing prompts and. A single shard novel unit by wise guys teachers pay teachers. Linda sue park treeear is an orphan, living under a bridge. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. Linda sue parks a single shard is an award winning novel. This book could be used as an advisory tool to be analyzed while talking about perserverance. 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. Park seesaw girl molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid to late 12thcentury korea. 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. Learn more about the fascinating history and culture of korea an ancient country whose history stretches back more than 2,000 years. I would recommend this book to older children who love to learn about history.
Before reading this book, i knew very little about the asian culture. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. As the story unfolds, treeear learns lessons of hard work, discipline, family and constantly striving for your goals. Weve gathered up dozens of terrific audio books, perfect for car trips, lazy summer afternoons, or any time a good story is in order. An orphan, he is called treeear after a kind of mushroom that grows without. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries. 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. Since 1945, it has been divided into two sovereign states. This book is unique, because it includes parks newberry award acceptance speech as well as a very detailed authors note at the end.
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. The book takes place in ancient korea, a time and place that may be unfamiliar to many readers. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. 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.
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. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. A single shard east asia gateway for linking educators.
The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min, a master potter. Youll connect with some familiar friends ramona, alvin ho, and nate the great plus some new characters with adventures to share. 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. The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. 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. He is mentored by a small cast of characters, each of which helps to provide for the boy, a variety of life lessons and necessities for survival and development.
It makes a great variation from the traditional book report. 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, set in 12thcentury korea. Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Books similar to a single shard goodreads share book. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal. A single shard is the story of a twelveyearold boy growing up in chulpo, a twelfthcentury korean town. I liked the idea of still getting a commission for just a single shard of pottery. Episode 106, episode 120, episode 8, episode 53, episode 87, episode living authors publisher. The main character, treeear, is an orphan boy who lives under a bridge and dreams of becoming a potter. The reader learns about the value of fine quality pottery through the work of treeears apprenticeship with min. The shard provides enough detail to convince the emissary to offer min a royal commission. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for a single shard.
The author molds a moving tribute to perseverance and creativity in this finely etched novel set in mid to late12th century korea. Poetry, folktales, classics, and more in this carefully selected list. 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 is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens. 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. Elsa englund k historical fiction, my favorite genre. A single shard book report by ashlyn bunch on prezi. 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. Set in 12th century korea, this story centers on treeear, an orphan being raised by craneman in the village of chulpo, a potters village.
A single shard by linda sue park is book for ages 9 and up set in medieval korea. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. 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 later creeps back to. Linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book, a single shard and bestseller, a long walk to water.
Get an answer for what is the theme of a single shard. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. 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. Treeear has completed his mission and is invited to become a part of their family by min and ajima.
The main character is a twelveyearold orphan called treeear. Goodreads members who liked a single shard also liked. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. 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. She has also written several acclaimed picture books, fiction and nonfiction, and is an advisory member of we need diverse books. 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. Mar 30, 2011 linda sue park a single shard yearling 2001 late elementarymiddle school 152 pages historical fiction summary.
Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in. I thought this book was little boring, but once getting into it, it was pretty interesting. In this newbery award winner, treeear is homeless, living under a bridge, in twelfthcentury korea. In chulpo, a potters village, craneman so called because of one shriveled leg raises 10yearold orphan treeear named for a mushroom that grows without benefit of parentseed. 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. Treeear,a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korealives under a bridge in a potters village and longs to learn how to create the delicate ceramics himself after he watches master potter min making his beautiful pottery. This website is a book report about the awardwinning story a single shard. This guide contains 27 pages of activities 60 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics. 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. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years ago. 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. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets.