The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life. 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. I think cranemans wise sayings are really important to the story because they have changed many of the other characters actions. Out of all the characters in a single shard, i admire craneman the most. The newberyaward winning book makes a powerful performance about perseverance and potential. Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in. Through reading this book, the author embeds so many asian traditions, so the reader can seamlessly follow along.
The reader learns about the value of fine quality pottery through the work of treeears apprenticeship with min. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. 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 plot. In the book a single shard, craneman acts as a father to the orphaned main character, treeear. How can an author get anyone to read a book with this cast. One day treeear goes into mins yard and investigates the work that he was. A single shard download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulp.
A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years ago. A new york times bestsellera newbery medal winner 2002a school library journal best bookan ala notable book for childrenan orphan, treeear lives beneath a bridge with his friend craneman, a lame weaver. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. In chulpo, a potters village, craneman so called because of one shriveled leg raises 10yearold orphan treeear named for a mushroom that. The major characters include an orphan and an old, onelegged man who live under a bridge. Pulitzer prize winner robert schenkkan talks about world premiere a single shard at sct. The main charactor in a single shard must be either the potter, or treeear. How did the well fed of the village greet each other.
A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 pages 3 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. A single shard by linda sue park is book for ages 9 and up set in medieval 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. A single shard teacher guide by debbie triska keiser,novel units, inc. Who are the main characters in the book a single shard. Winner of the 2002 newbery medal in this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park.
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. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. The story without craneman would not have ended the same way. The a single shard community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context. Treeear is the twelveyearold main character of a single shard. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the a single shard, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. 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. Treeear scavenges for food from garbage heaps and fallen grains of rice. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy.
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 by linda sue park a single shard whole book test for hlinda sue parks 2002 newbery winner is a set of fifty matchingstyle questions. See the authors official website for many pictures and lots of information about the book. Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. A single shard east asia gateway for linking educators. The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. 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. This is the teachers guide for a single shard by linda sue park. A single shard by linda sue park teachers guide books on tape. In 12thcentury korea, the village of chulpo is famous for its pottery. The picture at the left is of the thousands cranes vase which is on display at the. A single shard character descriptions linda sue park this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 2 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 3 and 4. This character from korea was born with a deformed leg that causes him to look like a crane when he stands upright. This website is a book report about the awardwinning story a single shard. The two live under a bridge together, and craneman teaches him never to steal from others, despite. May 03, 20 out of all the characters in a single shard, i admire craneman the most. Linda parks lovely little book, a single shard is a story that is not only accessible crossculturally, but also crossgender for middle school students. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. A single shard by linda sue park when i was working more seriously on reading all the newbery winners, i picked this one up, knowing exactly nothing about it. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. 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 set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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. Compared to the action books nothing happens in a single shard. The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min, a master potter. This book is about a boy, treeear, who lives with a man, craneman, under a bridge. 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. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. In fact a single shard is the antithesis of these books.
Treeear, craneman,min, ajima, and royal emissary kim. Who are the main characters in the book a single shard answers. The book allows for ceramics to be understood through the lens of korean artists, but not in a way that is not overwhelming or overly technical. 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. 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. One day, when nobody was near, treeear slinks into potter mins home for a more. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. A single shard by linda sue park is a tale of overcoming the limitations set by ones society through hard work and perseverance. 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. How does treeear learn that a good deed balances a bad one. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Treeear young orphan living under a bridge in korea, named for mushroom that grows without benefit of parent seed.
A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is phenomenal. Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. In this tale of courage and devotion, a single shard from a celadon vase changes the life of a young boy and his master. The orphan treeear spends his days foraging for food for himself and craneman, a lame straw weaver who has cared for him for many years. 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 book report by ashlyn bunch on prezi. 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 look at the finished pots. 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. The main characters are very well developed and they each have their unique personality and. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are.
The main character is a twelveyearold orphan called treeear. In the book a single shard, craneman acts as a father to the orphaned main. Homelessness, ethical questions, hardships and an emotionally charged story are. Treeears story took place in a russia in the eighteenth century, b china during the time of marco polo, c korea in the twelfth century. Get 50% off quizlet plus through monday learn more. Before reading this book, i knew very little about the asian culture. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full. 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 the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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