I thought this was a great book because it was funny at some parts, happy in others, and sad in others. He becomes accustomed to humans because of a long association with them. Harper, an imprint of harpercollins publishers, 2015. 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.
The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla. Malinda gave this book 5 stars the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, patricia castelao illustrator the use of light and dark adds a depth to what might have otherwise been just a cute cover. Watch this interview to get to know the real gorilla from the one and only ivan. Can animals be sad, depressed, bored, and jealous, or are those human emotions that we project onto animals.
Inspired by the true story of a gorilla named ivan, this illustrated novel is told from ivans point of view. Both ivan and stella are expected to perform mindless tricks three times a day to bring paying customers to the ramshackle circus run by ivan s owner. Reading practice, literacy skills, vocabulary practice. Living at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of. She had a few choices a newbery medal and honor book or a caldecott medal book. Heres a handy reference for chapter numbers, chapter names, and page numbers for the hardcover edition to use in class. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. Find out more with the guided reading leveling chart plus, check out our nonfiction guided reading book lists for every level. Katherine applegates the one and only ivan makes you think about what it means to be human by showing you the world through the eyes of a nonhuman. The one and only ivan is based on the true story of a gorilla named ivan, who was captured from the democratic republic of congo and spent 27 years living in a cage in a mall before he was moved to zoo atlanta in 1994.
The one and only ivan librarian made book trailer youtube. In her first novel since the one and only ivan, winner of the newbery medal, katherine applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. Help all students become strategic and independent readers who love to read with book lists for guided reading levels a to z. Abouttobefifthgrader jackson and his 5yearold sister often go without meals. This unforgettable book won the newberry medal in 20.
It is a beautiful story based on the life of a real gorilla named ivan. The one and only ivan applegate, katherine ar quiz no. The one and only ivan in june, nprs backseat book club will read katherine applegates tale of ivan, a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall. However, rather than rate text in terms of grade levels, lexiles generate a number that can range from 0l the l is for lexile to above 2000l. The one and only ivan accelerated reader bookfinder us book. The one and only ivan multiple choice test questions k. The one and only ivan questions and answers the question and answer sections of our study guides are a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss literature.
Feb 01, 20 ivan the sensitive katherine applegates the one and only ivan bagged the prestigious newbery award. Mar 26, 20 the one and only ivan is an exciting book about a gorilla who wants to save the other animals in the exit 8 big top mall from living a terrible life in captivity like he has for his whole life. Ivan, a silverback gorilla who lived for 27 years in a tacoma, wash. Parents need to know that crenshaw, by newbery winner katherine applegate the one and only ivan, is a masterful story about a family down on its luck, and though it tackles homelessness, its never hopeless. Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla. I read the book before i gave it as a christmas gift to my little nephew. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate and patricia castelao. Find books like the one and only ivan from the worlds largest community of readers.
Millies poultry, there can be only one solution, and it is too terrible for tom to. 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. The only account of his wanderings appears in his book meetings with. The sign is faded, the colors bleeding, but i know what it says. She said she loved the book so much she could read it over and over again. The one and only ivan hardcover by katherine applegate. Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the exit 8 big top mall for twentyeight. Accelerated reader level 5 sorted by reading level. Use your childs accelerated reader login information students username. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author michael grant, and their children in california.
The one and only ivan short answer test answer key k. How does ivan feel about humans wasting their words. This series of books by bestselling author julia donaldson offers a rich range of beautifully written decodable stories. 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. It takes some time, but ivan and ruby are eventually moved to a zoo. 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. Learn the one and only ivan with free interactive flashcards. Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship.
Applegate this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. I also have to say that my recollection of this story might be a little fuzzy since it was nearly a month ago. Accelerated reader level 5 reading level elkin city schools. This is for all readers cup compeditors what was the logo of the zoo. George ivanovich gurdjieff was a mystic, philosopher, spiritual teacher, and composer of. In which book does a character break multiple objects including 46 glasses, 7 lamps, and 1 radio. Konigsburg, the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, matilda. In her sensitive novel, applegate tells the story of an easygoing gorilla who could draw. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is on malindas read shelf. One thing both the true and fictional ivan share is that he and his twin sister were captured as infants in africa, and his twin died in transit. A furry fiasco, treasure hunt, the bowwow bus anne frank. This book is narrated in the first person by its protagonist, ivan.
Ivan was captive in a small cage in a mall animal circus for 27 years. Inspired by the true story of a silverback gorilla who lived in a circusthemed mall in washington state, this captivating story promises to be a favorite year after year. Gurdjieffs method for awakening ones consciousness unites the methods of. In her novel, applegate transforms ivan into a fictional gorilla who can understand and speak human language, and who tells his story through a series of short, poetic vignettes. In this first book of an epic middle grade series, katherine applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey a new york times bestseller from the beloved author of the actionpacked animorphs series and the awardwinning the one and only ivan byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. The one and only ivan and millions of other books are available for instant access. The reading level is appropriate for an average american 3rd grade kid, but i was pleasantly. The one and only ivan knowledge is power fifth grade.
The one and only ivan book test reading quiz quizizz. Use this link to find if a book is an ar book, how many points it is worth, and its book level bl. Emma was asked to read an awardwinning book for school and make a diorama, so we headed to the bookstore to find one. Author julie bowe tackles the challenges of making new friends, coping with bullying, and being shy with humor and grace. Goodreads members who liked the one and only ivan also liked.
Interest level, reading level, reading az, atos, word count. The newbery medal was named for eighteenthcentury bookseller john newbery. The passage describes the similarities and differences between ivan and his friends. Bulletin of the center for childrens books starred 2112. Believed to possess remarkable abilities, her mythical doglike species has been hunted to. Ivan and his friends will teach you about friendship, loss, and the value of freedom in this touching and laugh out loud funny tale. Since 1922, the award has been given to the author who has contributed the. The one and only ivan official book trailer youtube.
The newbery award is given, on a yearly basis, by the association for library service, which is a division of the american library association. Order of events, character matching, multiple choice, and 3 short answer response. The one and only ivan quiz includes answer key as well. The one and only ivan comprehension questions worksheets.
The novel is written at an average reading level and a glossary is included. Evergreen reads tackles the one and only ivan evergreen. Do you think its better to confront your past pain or to block it out and try to move on. Over the course of their lives, ivan and his friends encounter many examples of both the best and the worst the human race has to offer, and some kids may be illprepared for the cruelty. When ivan, a gorilla that has lived for years in a downandout circusthemed mall, meets ruby, a baby. Grade level lexile rating ar level dra level fountas pinnell guided reading k 25 0.
Ivan lives for many years without remembering important but painful parts of his past. The one and only ivan page 233 moneys tight, though. The one and only ivan multiple choice test questions. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by k. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is one of the greatest novels i have ever read to my students. Did you know that the book is based on a real gorilla yes ivan is a real gorilla. Excited to board the titanic with his aunt and little sister, tenyearold george begins to explore the illfated ships firstclass storage cabin when the ship is. This is the leader guide book that goes with the reading book. It not only brought us closer together as a class, it generated many wonderful, rich conversations. Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the exit 8 big top mall for twentyeight years. Ivan lives in a stationary circus with stella the elephant and bob, the stray dog.
The one and only ivan im crying like a baby over this one. For this years one school one book program, we chose the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. This novel study divides the one and only ivan into nine sections for study. 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 one and only ivan audiobook, by katherine applegate. Ivan the gorilla has been living in an enclosure in a shopping mall for twentyseven years. I especially like the feelings of empathy this story will surely provoke in the reader and may even move some budding activists to action. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate leveled books. The novel the one and only ivan has been selected for the second annual evergreen reads community reading program, which invites the entire village to read the same book, at the same time. Inspired by the true story of a gorilla who spent 30 years alone in a cage at an indoor zoo in a mall, this beautiful book imagines what that gorilla might have felt and said about his life. Book titleauthor ivan the remarkable true story of the.
At the risk of sounding overly effusive, this book is heartwarming, soul touching, totally engaging, while not being at all overly sentimental. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate synopsis ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in english or spanish using criteria such as atos book level or a lexile measure, interest level, title, author, fictionnonfiction, subject, awardwinners, state lists, ccss exemplars, and more. When ivan, a gorilla that has lived for years in a down andout circusthemed mall, meets ruby, a baby. Chapters and page numbers for the one and only ivan by. Our entire school has read this fictional book in their classrooms and have been learning about the real ivan s story.
Jan 17, 2012 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. The one and only ivan questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on the one and only ivan. Feb 03, 2012 book trailer on the novel the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Stella can remember details and ivan cant, ivan has a toy to remember his sister and stella doesnt, one has an injury and one doesnt, all of ivan s family is dead but not all of stellas family. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope. The one and only ivan short answer test answer key. His friends and companions are an elderly ailing elephant named stella and a scrappy stray dog named bob. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. There are many similarities in both ivan s stories, including being captured along with a twin sister from the democratic republic of the. He has grown accustomed to his life, watching television, painting, interacting with his friends stella and bob, and being watched by humans. Searching for accelerated reader books is fun and easy with this free online tool. Hes four hundred pounds of pure power, and mightier than any human. Such is the case with the one and only ivan, written by the author katherine appelgate, previously unknown to me and now a favorite.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. The one and only ivan cd katherine applegate cdaudio. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Ivan does not dwell on his memories as does his friend stella, an elderly elephant in the cage next door. I am also sharing with you my notes that i took during the hangout. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate overdrive.
The one and only ivan page 161 the one that said elephants are people too. 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. This is a novel study for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. 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. To find out what our students are doing and learning about ivan s story scroll down and. These fiction and nonfiction books give children access to motivating and humorous decodable texts to engage them in reading and help their fluency develop. Aug 05, 2016 my 10 year old niece put the printed version of the one and only ivan book on her birthday wish list. After her best friend moves away, fourthgrader ida may is determined not to make another best friend, despite the efforts of a new girl in her class. In which book does a character keep track of the days that have passed up until 9,855. The one and only ivan novel study by dianne watson this novel is the winner of the 20 newberry medal. Please tell us if you are a student, parent, teacher or librarian. Book ivan the remarkable true story of the shopping mall gorilla genre nonfiction ar lexile level 3. They call him mighty silverback and the one and only ivan. Guided reading book lists for every level scholastic.