Help students to learn about the history of the real ivan, the inspiration for this book, and find out how he adapted to his new home at zoo atlanta. Free the one and only ivan study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Help students to learn about the history of the real ivan, the inspiration for this book, and find out how he. This curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways.
The real ivan lived alone in a tiny cage for twentyseven years at a shopping mall before being moved to zoo atlanta after a public outcry. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a silverback gorilla. Feb 24, 2012 the one and only ivan book trailer duration. Reading stories would make a fine way to fill my empty hours.
Order of events, character matching, multiple choice, and 3 short answer response. This work also could be supported by selfselected reading in appropriately leveled texts during the language arts block. I recommend giving this as an openbook test so that students have the opportunity. A librarian from the chicago area took a stuffed ivan with him as he traveled one summer. The one and only ivan is one of the 26 literature guides in growing young americans. The one and only ivan printables, classroom activities. But his life changes when he meets ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild. This page has some nice discussion questions and other links about ivan. Novel study for teachers 4th 7th standards a new friend, a new perspective, and a new light are all found in katherine applegates the one and only ivan. In one and only ivan, ivan gets a chance to experiment with all sorts of creative mediums. 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. The one and only ivan is a work of fiction, but the inspiration for this imagined tale lies with a true story. The one and only ivan, standards, plans and activities free. For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed hosting book clubs with their friends.
Rubistar students will also use accelerated reader to take a culminating comprehension quiz on the book the one and only ivan. Have your students come up with a fun, exciting alternative. Free the one and only ivan worksheets and literature unit. Still, he remembers his life with his family in the jungle, the death of his sister, and his early.
Aug 06, 2019 the one and only ivan novel unit is a common core standard aligned book study to be used with the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. This is my thematic teaching unit for the one and only ivan novel study. Students are provided opportunities to analyze settings, identify, describe and analyze characters and their relationships, determine emerging themes, and use text references and quotes to infer meaning. The one and only ivan workbook is a complete novel unit with everything you need to teach the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. By katherine applegate teaching guide about the booki. Ivan does not dwell on his memories as does his friend stella, an elderly elephant in the cage next door. The one and only ivan printables, classroom activities, teacher. Ivan was captured as an infant in what is now the democratic republic of the congo. The one and only ivan is one of our favorite books. Katherine was inspired to write the one and only ivan after reading about the true story of a captive gorilla known as ivan, the shopping mall gorilla. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate books on.
The following project ideas can help students engage. Teacher guide and lesson plans for the one and only ivan. Kids wings activities for the one and only ivan by. The one and only ivan is a childrens book by katherine applegate about a gorilla named ivan who lives in a mall circus. Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the exit 8 big top mall for twentyeight years. This printable workbook includes lessons an activities that allow students to apply a variety of. Using handson activities and resources for teaching the one. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lives in a cage at a mall. Reading the picture book to the class may be a good prereading activity to properly introduce students to ivan before diving into the novel. The one and only ivan teaching guide teachervision. Apr 18, 2016 in this video she talks about where she found her inspiration to write the one and only ivan in the real world. His biggest diversions are television and painting. Ivan the gorilla lived alone in a shopping mall for over 20 years. 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.
The one and only ivan novel study unit plan by surviving to. My name is meghan erwin and i am in my fourth year of teaching. Once, however, i was able to enjoy a book left in my domain by one of my keepers. He has gotten used to his life in an enclosure in a shopping mall, with people watching him. The one and only ivan lesson plan for internet workshop. 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. 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. Students will create a book that illustrates the concept. The one and only ivan novel study unit plan by surviving. He has gotten used to his life in an enclosure in a shopping mall, with people. 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 by katherine applegate synopsis ivan is an easygoing gorilla. A complete literature unit on the 20 newbery medal winning book, the one and only ivan, by katherine applegate. Students will have listened to and had discussion about the book the one and only ivan. Instead, he passes the time quietly and thinks about art.
Discussion questions and extension activities that promote socialemotional skills like empathy, friendship, and persistence are the primary feature of the teaching guide for. Isolation is a major theme in the one and only ivan. While this unit was created for third grade, the book and resources used were created for third fifth graders. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of ivan himself. I will be able to make a prediction and support it with. If you havent read the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, you are in for a real treat. The story is told from the perspective of ivan, a silver back gorilla in a journallike format. Use library lessons based on the book to gain students. The reader learns about ivans 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. 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 quiz includes answer key as well. Experiences analyzing the word choices in text to infer meaning. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. We will zoom in on the words and phrases used in this chapter to describe a characters change of perspective. How would they raise awareness of the animals plight. The one and only ivan setting activity book units teacher. If you havent read the one and only ivan, you are in for a real treat. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. In this literature and writing lesson, 2nd graders read uncle ivans magic box by helen zane jensen. Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from the one and only ivan.
See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only and the one. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate and patricia castelao. It is filled with unique projects, activities, and resources based on blooms taxonomy and higher levels of thinking. Find one and only ivan lesson plans and teaching resources. The one and only ivan, standards, plans and activities free one. The paperback of the teacher guide and lesson plans for the one and only ivan. Encouraged by bob, the stray dog, and inspired by stella, ivan begins to imagine rescuing not only the baby elephant but himself. When reading this story, based on the life of a gorilla who lived in captivity, students will be forced to think critically about how we treat animals. This post contains several teaching ideas to use with the book.
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. However, even when he has the opportunity to integrate into a. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Print the puzzle or use on your tablet, phone, or computer. She also reads excerpts from her picture book that is also about the true story of ivan. The homepage and essential question should be introduced as a whole class. Students will use math to find the area, perimeter, and volume of ivan s new home. 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 lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles.
The one and only ivan, by katherine applegate youtube. Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship. Overview of the unit the unit plan for the one and only ivan, winner of the 20 newbery medal, is designed to engage students. Discussion questions and extension activities that promote socialemotional skills like empathy, friendship, and persistence are the primary feature of the teaching guide for the book the one and only ivan. Have your students plan a campaign to rescue an animal in a similar situation. In the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, an elephant and a gorilla are. I am currently working on my masters of educational administration at ashland university. Understand that patterns of language interaction vary across social contexts and types of texts and that. The one and only ivan book unit contains graphic organizers for an interactive notebook and game activities covering vocabulary, comprehension questions, constructive response writing, and skill practice. She and i read the one and only ivan together earlier this summer, and we both loved it so much she decided to have it be her book for book club before we were even finished with it. My 3rd grader has recently finished reading the one and only ivan and i wanted to share some of the activities we did to go along with the book.
Ivan the gorilla has lived in a cage at the exit 8 big top mall for twentyeight. 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. Below are some of the ideas to incorporate from each section of the workbook. 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. The one and only ivan novel unit is a common core standard aligned book study to be used with the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. After the book the one and only ivan is read out loud to the class, students will work through an internet workshop activity tied to fourth grade science competency goal 1. The story of ivan, a gorilla who has spent all 27 years of his life in captivity. In the tradition of timeless stories like charlottes web and stuart little, katherine applegate blends humor and poignancy to create ivans unforgettable firstperson narration in a story. The remarkable true story of the shopping mall gorilla. The one and only ivan tells the inspiring story of a captive gorilla from his viewpoint. Julia and ivan say goodbye to each other, and bob tells ivan hes still the one and only. Standardslesson plans the one and only ivan novel study. I had him draw the main character ivan and brainstorm some character traits.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate scholastic. 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. Maybe he can use it to change the animals lives forever. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate stem read. These unforgettable characters overflow with pain and love in an ultimately hopeful story about the healing power of art. The one and only ivan is a good choice for early novel studies. I recommend giving this as an open book test so that students have the opportunity. This download contains both a printable, as well as a. The one and only ivan novel study book unit youtube. This summer, only sophia age 9 managed to have one, and it was so much fun.