See more ideas about this or that questions, read aloud books and newbery award. Participate in discussions about a single shard and life in 12 thcentury korea. Founded as a traditional university press, uqp has since branched into publishing books for general readers in the areas of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, indigenous writing and youth literature. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens. 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. 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. 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. A single shard by linda sue park is book for ages 9 and up set in medieval korea. 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. All that changes when he sees master potter min making his beautiful pottery. The a single shard community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author. Young scholars read the book a single shard and create a celadon vase like the one in the book. But min wasnt very happy he told treeear that craneman had died, he drown in a river while he was gone. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers.
When he accidentally breaks a pot, he must work for the master to pay for the damage by setting off on a difficult and dangerous journey that will change his life forever. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 pages 3 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. Jul 12, 2007 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. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea.
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 parent seed. What is one act of charity that the village provides for the poor. A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is phenomenal. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is n. Treeear loves pottery, he especially likes this one mans pottery a lot, and that mans name is min.
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. That applies to the part when treeear was ambushed by theives. 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. 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. Nov, 2015 a single shard by linda sue park in djvu, doc, fb2 download e book. Crane man asked treeear if he had hungered that day. A single shard a single shard single shard project success indiana.
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. In this tale of courage and devotion, a single shard from a celadon vase changes the life of a young boy and his master. Linda sue park was influenced by her parents who as immigrants embraced. Why do you think min is asking him to do this kind of work. Koryo era 91892 wang kon was the first of many kings who ruled during this time.
Expect to be quizzed over how treeear got his name and what single shard refers to. Plot summary treeear, a 12thcentury korean orphan, lives beneath a bridge with his crippled, old friend, craneman. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. 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. Why is treeear concerned about taking the rice from the ground. 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. 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. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. A single shard characters will help you with any book or any question. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. Listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park.
An introduction to a single shard linkedin slideshare. A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 11 single shard flashcards on quizlet. The worksheet and quiz help gauge your knowledge of topics from the novel a single shard. Why a plum branch placed in a celadon vase creates such a. The well fed people in the village asked others if they have eaten well that day as their greetings but the poor ones asked if they hungered that day as a joke. Kellan dietrich theme 1 the first theme of a single shard is.
An unsolved american mystery ebook free pdf was awarded the prestigious newbery. Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a physically disabled man who took him in. 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. Treeear, orphaned and living under a bridge evolves to a helper for potter min after he breaks a clay box to being mins adopted son and apprentice after overcoming adversity on his journey to songdo, korea that leaves only a shard of mins. 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. Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever. It also applies to when the emissarys assisstant yelled at treeear. He made up his mind, he would still go to songdo and show the emissary one of the shards. 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. A single shard is set in a small village in korea in the 12th century. How does following cranemans advice lead to his fortune in this chapter.
But once a man has revealed his idea to others, it is no longer his alone. Treeear, orphaned and living under a bridge evolves to a helper for potter min after he breaks a clay box to being mins adopted son and apprentice after overcoming adversity on his journey to songdo, korea that leaves only a shard of mins work to. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. In this a single shard lesson plan, students read and comprehend the book through language activities, create a vase, and discuss. Learn chapter 11 single shard with free interactive flashcards. The picture at the left is of the thousands cranes vase which is on display at the. The novel takes place in a small town in twelfth century korea, where he lives with. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. Treeear went back to chulpo by boat and he told min good news. In chapters 16, there was an orphan boy named treeear. What exciting news does tree ear learns in the wine shop how does min change threw out the book. University of queensland press is an australian publishing house. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. If a man is keeping an idea to himself, and that idea is taken by stealth or trickeryi say it is stealing. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park that focuses on the life of. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years. He lives with a guy named craneman under a bridge in korea. This is tough story to summarizes because i dont want to give the plot away.
The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. The emissary leaves, but will return in a month to offer commissions. Emissary kim loved the work even though it was just a shard and he gave min the commission. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. As he came to the emissary he started telling the story of what happened. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. A single shard by linda sue park in djvu, doc, fb2 download ebook.
Choose from 500 different sets of a single shard chapter 8 flashcards on quizlet. 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 went down and saw the vases, they were shattered everywhere. Treeear sneaks back to mins workplace and dreams of creating his own pots someday. Treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. 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 vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 1 and 2. A single shard linda sue park read online free books. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Learn a single shard chapter 8 with free interactive flashcards. In 12thcentury korea, the village of chulpo is famous for its pottery. Tell me how you came by such a fortunea tale worth.
A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. Compared to the action books nothing happens in a single shard. A single shard illustrates that how the determination of one boy to follow his dreams can change his life forever. Do primary and secondary source research about korean culture. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. How did the well fed of the village greet each other. For a long time he is content living with craneman under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. Synthesize what is read and heard into a wellcrafted product on korean culture.