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. History book club history books books to read my books vocabulary list literature circles book recommendations books online school ideas. That applies to the part when treeear was ambushed by theives. His desire to serve and honor min keeps treeear pushing onward, even when he has only a single shard to show. We think that it is at its climax, and that it can only get better from here on. This is the sequence it was written in the book learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village.
The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries. Level guide the shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space, three floors of restaurants, the 19floor fivestar shangrila hotel, floors of residential apartments and londons highest public viewing gallery. Participate in discussions about a single shard and life in 12 thcentury korea. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. But treeear is determined to prove himself, even if it means taking a long, solitary journey on foot to present mins work in the hope of a royal commission, and even if it means arriving at the royal court with nothing to show but a single celadon shard. He made up his mind, he would still go to songdo and show the emissary one of the shards. A single shard by linda sue park author graeme malcolm narrator. Nov 17, 2009 book trailer for a single shard by linda sue park. Listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Treeear saw kang wheeling a covered cart to the kiln site. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Write the stepbystep instructions on kangs new technique for making pottery.
A single shard by park, linda sue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A single shard vocabulary chapters 710 vocab word page definition harangued 73 v scolded, delivered a verbal attack feigned 73 v to have put on an appearance, faked ferocity 78 nquality or state of being fierce, savage, or relentless treacherously 80 advin a disloyal and faithless manner. Discussion of themes and motifs in linda sue parks a single shard. Treeear loves pottery, he especially likes this one mans pottery a. Some of our thoughts about this book is that it is alright, the plot of this book, is very interesting and it has got our attention. Times may be hard, and tenyearold bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but buds got a few things going for him. 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. Emissary kim wanted to meet min instead of treeear. A single shard is a heartwarming story of selfless sacrifice, courage, and devotion. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea, lives under a bridge in a potters village, and longs to learn how to throw the delicate celadon ceramics himself. A single shard clarion books, 2001 ages 9 and up treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. A single shard by linda sue park, first edition abebooks. My 8yo said, i wish the book was longer or the author would write another book because i want to hear m. 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 shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space, three floors of restaurants, the 19floor fivestar shangrila hotel, floors of residential apartments and londons highest public viewing gallery. Emissary kim loved the work even though it was just a shard and he gave min the commission. Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. 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 a single shard written by linda sue park was inspirational and good view but i frowned upon the way this message was delivered and in what setting i did not like it.
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. A single shard by linda sue park is book for ages 9 and up set in medieval korea. My books, book suggestions, book recommendations, reading lists, book lists. Predict what will happen between treeear and min, and whether treeear will become a potter. In chapters 16, there was an orphan boy named treeear. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. A single shard by linda sue park packet by wolds work tpt. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. First, treeear, craneman, and min are the main can you imagine a world without electricity. Victim of both the great plague and the great fire of london, a homeless, penniless elevenyearold must decide what direction his life should take.
A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. 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. It is a book about working hard for your dreams and overcoming any adversity along the way, much like the book holes. A single shard by linda sue park, first edition abebooks passion for. Voicethread showcases information and images about the geography, history, setting, and themes of linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. Although treeear is interested in his villages craft and often secretly observes the master potter min at work, making pottery is an apprenticed occupation that is passed from father to son. Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval korea. For a long time he is content living with craneman under a bridge barely surviving on scraps of food. Of all the objects on the shelf, which one was actually the most interesting.
Word document file 159 kb 8 pages product description. Although treeear is interested in his villages craft and often secretly observes the master potter min at work, making pottery is an apprenticed occupation that is passed from. This book has drawn both of us in and we have had a fun time reading this book so far. The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc. He lives with a guy named craneman under a bridge in korea. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It also applies to when the emissarys assisstant yelled at treeear.
Describe how treeear prepares the clay for min, and how different the process would be today. This study guide consists of approximately 24 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of a single shard. 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. Min has the largest impact on treeears life because he teaches him how to get clay, drain the clay, and how to use the kiln.
In chapter 9, treeear is deeply upset about mins refusal to teach him. Treeear went down and saw the vases, they were shattered everywhere. A single shard questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on a single shard. Label the physical and political features of the peninsula. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago.
The story line in a single shard, while simple, is not necessarily predictable. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. A single shard book description a single shard discussion questions, vocabulary, etc. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. Synthesize what is read and heard into a wellcrafted product on korean culture. Draw conclusions as to how physical systems affect human systems.
Do primary and secondary source research about korean culture. A single shard ebook epub electronic book a single shard by linda sue park for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers a single shard by linda sue park kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other availab. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of. Nov, 2015 a single shard by linda sue park in djvu, doc, fb2 download e book. 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. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Treeear is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a. A single shard by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on this quiz. This is the sequence it was written in the book terms in this set 1. A single shard linda sue park read online free books. The shard comprises 26 floors of high specification office space, three floors of restaurants, the 19floor fivestar shangrila hotel, floors of residential apartments and londons highest public viewing gallery the offices were developed to create a vibrant business community and are now home to 32 companies across a variety of business sectors including energy, retail.
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. Linda sue park conflict antagonist the conflict of my novel is when treeear meets emissary kim. Kellan dietrich theme 1 the first theme of a single shard is. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. 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. A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is phenomenal. 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. Identify the physical shape of the korean peninsula. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal. Treeear is an orphan who lives in chulpo, an ancient korean village known for its celebrated celadon pottery. Why do you think min is asking him to do this kind of work. A single shard ebook epub electronic book a single shard by linda sue park for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers a single shard by linda sue park kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric.
Jan 22, 2002 listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Gain a sense of responsibility and knowing what its like to have someones fate in their hands. 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. The book takes place in ancient korea, a time and place that may be unfamiliar to many readers. How does following cranemans advice lead to his fortune in this chapter. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. A single shard by linda sue park quiz 2 chapter 2 pages 1424 the clay duck nine days min a deep formal bow a dog the communal kiln work for him watching him the cart leatherhard his palm chopping wood of no use the demons of sickness a thief craneman eat herbs rest the plain box a melon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. A single shard discussion questions, vocabulary, etc. 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. Books similar to a single shard goodreads share book.