The reader learns about ivan s past through flashbacks, his struggles in the present living in the small confined cage at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, and his dreams for the future. Chapters 6599 chapters 100153 characters objectsplaces themes style quotes. That this could really have happened breaks my heart. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paperback book. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paperback. The one and only ivan is a novel by katherine applegate. These questions will be answered in the one and only ivan. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is the story of a silverback gorilla that is being kept in a shopping mall zoo. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by k. Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship. 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. The one and only ivan setting activity book units teacher. The one and only ivan is a fantastic novel for young readers. This is an incredible book to be enjoyed solo or as a readaloud.
Applegate this study guide consists of approximately 17 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the one and only ivan. Even as the book ends, it isnt clear whether ivans made peace with who he is. Wisecracking bob, who is a little bit chihuahua among other things, now lives with his girl, julia, and her parents. When ruby arrives, change comes with her, and its up to ivan to make it a change for the better. To ask other readers questions about the one and only ivan, please sign up. Ivan, a real gorilla, lived at zoo atlanta, but on the way to that happy ending, he spent almost three decades without seeing another of his own kind. Into this engaging adventure applegate weaves a surprising number of serious themes. Ivan was captured as an infant in what is now the democratic republic of the congo.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate the apes of wrath. I have been reading the one and only ivan with my students for 3 years and their reactions are exactly like my daughters. Ivan promised stella, and ivan didnt know what to do or how to save the baby elephant ruby. The one and only ivan, book by katherine applegate paperback. Ivan does not dwell on his memories as does his friend stella, an elderly elephant in the cage next door. In the circus where mack keeps him he is a gorilla performer with the other animals. In this novel, ivan is a silverback gorilla who lives in a stationary circus. Classroom door the one and only ivan with images one and only. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate goodreads. We also worked on figurative language similes, alliteration, metaphor. The one and only ivan enrichment project menu with nine noprep creative and fun novel enrichment projects. Ivan and his animal friends feel love, companionship, joy, and heartache, just as humans do.
Why does ivan hide the pictures that will save ruby. This summer, only sophia age 9 managed to have one, and it was so much fun. And much more all new products in my store are 50% off the first 24 hours. The one and only ivan is written in the first person point of view. The one and only ivan novel study unit book companion. The one and only ivan is one of the 26 literature guides in growing young americans. In the book the one and only ivan, the setting in the book where the whole story starts is in, the big top mall at exit 8. The main character, a gorilla named ivan, is the narrator. Did you know that the book is based on a real gorilla yes ivan is a real gorilla. The one and only ivan summary will help you with any book or any question.
Ivan says this when he gets angry to get ruby free to a zoo. The one and only ivan study guide contains a biography of katherine. Order of events, character matching, multiple choice, and 3 short answer response. Some of them majorly mess with the natural world ahem, mack, and some of them treat it with respect thanks, julia. As a result, the 300 page book was finished in less than 24 hours. Plus dont miss the one and only bob, katherine applegates return to the world of ivan, bob, and ruby. This complete and engaging literacy unit for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate will save you time and engage your students in a meaningful reading experience.
Watch this interview to get to know the real gorilla from the one and only ivan. Ivan is a mighty silver back which means he is the leader of the pack. 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. They will love reading through the eyes of ivan, a sensitive and perceptive gorilla living a life of solitude until his brave actions finally pay off. 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.
All ivan knows is he doesnt want to see the clawstick again. We finished the book the week before thanksgiving, so for a culminating opinion writing activity my students created thei. Katherine applegates writing is superb, subtle, and incredibly emotive. This study guide consists of approximately 17 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the one and only ivan. A baby elephant that was owned by another circus for only a month before they declared bankruptcy. In the one and only ivan, animals represent the natural world, and humans represent, well, humans and the ways in which they relate to the natural world. Isolation is a major theme in the one and only ivan. In katherine applegates new fantasy novel, extinction is imminent. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. Ivan tried really hard so he would send bob to check on ruby most of the time because ivan couldnt get out of his domain. There are many similarities in both ivan s stories, including being captured along with a twin sister from the democratic republic of the. The one and only ivan is a work of fiction, but the inspiration for this imagined tale lies with a true story.
In the book the one and only ivan, the main character is a gorilla that lives in a domain at the big top mall. We discussed some of the themes in this book friendship, loyalty, acceptance, etc. The one and only ivan is a powerful and moving story. Featured content includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay topics, and key themes like the relationship between animals and. The one and only ivan novel study and enrichment project. The one and only ivan features firstperson narrative. He has never seen a gorilla or the outside world since birth and the owner is abusive. The one and only ivan begins with ivan, a silverback gorilla, introducing himself to the reader. A gorilla named ivan has been alone all his life held in a small zoo. By humanizing ivan, stella, ruby, and bob, applegate creates a wonderful comparison between animals and humans that will touch the hearts of her young readers. This 72page guide for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 153 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. The one and only ivan plot diagram storyboard that. The one and only ivan figurative language connection. Harpercollins publishers inc, 2012 climax a quote from the climax is.
This girl is an artist and she often gives art supplies to ivan. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lives in a cage at a mall. Ivan is good friends with the other animals in the circus, especially stella the elephant and bob, a stray dog. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author michael grant, and. She is a good friend to ivan and the only one who sees what are in his. Tone mood and themes exploring the one and only ivan. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. 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. The one and only ivan novel study full answer key by.
Insofar as everything else in the book is the creation of applegates imagination, though, the book becomes more biographyish than true, blue biography. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Reading stories would make a fine way to fill my empty hours. Jan 27, 2016 katherine applegates writing is superb, subtle, and incredibly emotive. Jan 22, 2018 this free end of the novel project choice activity is for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Bob, a stray dog, secretly lives in ivan s domain and sleeps on ivan s chest. Ivan is a gorilla who has been separated from his kind and struggles to understand who and what he is. Ivan tells his story in narration, his thoughts a touch scattered but clear and intelligent. Lets talk theme as you read this book i want you to be on the lookout for these topics. The one and only ivan quiz includes answer key as well. Katherine lives with her husband and their children in. It made me sad that he was mistreated and that he lived inside for 30 years. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate, patricia.
The story is told from the perspective of ivan, a silver back gorilla in a journallike format. Ivan has inspired me to never give up when things get hard, because good things came at the ending. 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. Once, however, i was able to enjoy a book left in my domain by one of my keepers. This novel study is perfect for guided reading, literature circles, book clubs, i.
Still, he remembers his life with his family in the jungle, the death of his sister, and his early. It takes some time, but ivan and ruby are eventually moved to a zoo. Jan 28, 20 the one and only ivan, a wonderful novel by katherine applegate, won the newbery award. By katherine applegate teaching guide about the booki. Living at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of. I thought this was a great book because it was funny at some parts, happy in others, and sad in others. The only surviving member of a humandog hybrid species tries to keep. Somehow, this text is both simple and complex and i think thats why it appeals to students of varying reading levels. Insofar as real ivan s story matches up with our ivan s story, the one and only ivan is biographical. Ivan, stella, and the rest of their crew are stuck in the middle, forced into lives governed by the kindnessor lack. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author michael grant, and their children in california. Although this plan is putting georges job at risk when he needs it most.
The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. The conflict in the story is that ivan promised stella that he would save ruby before stella died. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate paste. For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed hosting book clubs with their friends. However, even when he has the opportunity to integrate into a. It not only brought us closer together as a class, it generated many wonderful, rich conversations. If you havent read the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, you are in for a real treat. It is wellwritten and the characters are welldeveloped. Heartwarming story of a heroic, artistic, captive gorilla. A wonderful book for middlegrade children ivan is a silverback gorilla who has lived most of his life in a cage. Kids wings activities for the one and only ivan by. I read this book aloud to my rising 6th grader who when i paused would say just one more chapterplease.
Beyond the true story of a gorilla captured from the wild as a baby and. This is a story you can be proud to give your young reader and you should read it, too. Here you will learn many fun facts about the book and more. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is one of the greatest novels i have ever read to my students. Sep 14, 2015 the one and only ivan the one and only ivan flip booklet this wonderful and easy interactive flip booklet is perfect for your students to use as reading this wonderful book. He is free, no longer caged, falls in love, now lives in his natural domain, lives with his own kind. Ivan lives in a glassenclosed domain at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade. Through ivan, an elephant named stella, a stray dog named bob and a young girl named julie and a baby elephant named ruby we learn what it must be like for animals to be captured and caged and even trained to do do tricks to live. 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. Climax ivan doesnt know how to be a gorilla and he is alone. The one and only ivan wins newbery medal between us parents. By the end of the book, the mall circus closes after enough people. In a compelling ending, the more challenging question applegate poses is whether or not ivan will remember what it was like to be a gorilla. I had him use evidence from the book to prove each themes he came up with.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate overdrive. Throughout the novel, ivan reflects on his isolated and solitary existence as the only gorilla in the mall circus, where he has lived for 27 years. With the help of george and julia,he may be able to save ruby. I recommend giving this as an open book test so that students have the opportunity.
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. Reading responses, graphic organizers, comprehension questions, vocabulary, writing about reading, character study, story elements, prereading pages and activities, end of book thinking questions, learn about gorillas and. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate flip book. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. 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. Although ivan has made friends with bob, stella, and julia, he often yearns to be with the other gorillas he sees on the tv.
The one and only ivan novel project activity one and. Next to his domain lives stella, an elderly circus elephant with a swollen, injured foot. 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 award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Inspired by actual events, the story is told from the gorillas perspective and touches on the thematic topics of bullying, friendship, loneliness, isolation, loss, freedom, loyalty, identity, and animal rights. Because the book was inspired by real events, there are.
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