Katherine applegates bestselling novel, the one and only ivan, celebrates the power of unexpected friendship. Ivan was captive in a small cage in a mall animal circus for 27 years. 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. Welcome everyone the gorilla named ivan mighty silverback two elephants stella and little ruby come one come all. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot. The one and only ivan katherine applegate digital audiobook. Not many people know where that is or have heard of it, but it is in northeastern indiana towards fort wayne. Ivan is a 1932 soviet film by ukrainian director alexander dovzhenko and his wife yuliya solntseva. Although ivan has made friends with bob, stella, and julia, he often yearns to be with the other gorillas he sees on the tv. A novel study for the one and only ivan, by katherine. Ivan is a mighty silver back which means he is the leader of the pack.
As he does, ruby isnt the only one whose life is changed for the better ivan s is, too. 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. One day the owner of the circus buys a new elephant, a baby named ruby. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of ivan himself. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate, patricia. The one and only ivan katherine applegate paperback. Insofar as everything else in the book is the creation of applegates imagination, though, the book becomes more biographyish than true, blue biography. 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 character descriptions for teachers. The one and only ivan quotes showing of 72 memories are precious.
This book is filled with exhilarating events that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ivan is good friends with the other animals in the circus, especially stella the elephant and bob, a stray dog. Beyond the true story of a gorilla captured from the wild as. See more ideas about one and only ivan, read aloud and one and only. He has gotten used to his life in an enclosure in a shopping mall, with people watching him. The one and only ivan printables, classroom activities. Students will create a book that illustrates the concept. 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.
When i saw it released from harper, i was immediately engaged. It was a wonderful thing that it is a newbery winner. I am from late nights at big top, from wellworn crayons and chats with elephants and apes. By katherine applegate teaching guide about the booki. About the one and only ivan ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Browse inside the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. 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.
This is a novel study for the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. The story of ivan, a gorilla who has spent all 27 years of his life in captivity. Living in a domain of glass, metal and cement at the big top mall, ivan sometimes forgets whether to act like a gorilla or a humanexcept ivan does not think much of humans. Joining ivan at the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade are stella, an aging elephant, and bob, a feisty stray dog. Julia and ivan say goodbye to each other, and bob tells ivan hes still the one and only. This book is a fictional narrative based on the true story of ivan the gorilla at the atlanta. For the one and only ivan, students recreate the puzzle drawing ivan paints with his message to save ruby, the baby elephant. The book was touchable to me because i love animals and this book was based on a gorilla, two wonderful elephants, and a marvelous dog. It takes some time, but ivan and ruby are eventually moved to a zoo. I made an activity for each of what i thought were the main ideas or important points that the students should get page lengths vary by idea and activity. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate part 3, mrs. The one and only ivan in which book does a character break multiple objects including 46 glasses, 7 lamps, and 1 radio.
The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is the. Jan 31, 20 this board has ideas for classes who read the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, a recent newbery winner. The book is about a silverback gorilla named ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. 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. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel written by k.
Ivan offers two distinct opportunities for elementary schools and their families. With enough time, you can get used to almost anything. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate goodreads. In 20 it was named the winner of the newbery medal. 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 by katherine applegate overdrive. This novel study divides the one and only ivan into nine sections for study. It is a beautiful story based on the life of a real gorilla named ivan. I wrote a few poems about the story that i would like to share. Thebookumbrella teaching resources teachers pay teachers. Isolation is a major theme in the one and only ivan. One and only ivan by applegate, katherine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
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. Surrogate father of ivan lover of helen, money, and sometimes alcohol who feels rejected, desolate, and stressed who needs new perspectives, ideas and a fresh start who fears the future who gives everything to save his mall who would like to see a full parking lot, consuming visitors, and happy animals resident of a big house that used to be. Ivan lives in a stationary circus with stella the elephant and bob, the stray dog. Home about the author biopoem diamante poem where im from poem two word poem acrostic poems over the one and only ivan.
This is based on the wonderful book the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Pdf download the one and only ivan free unquote books. The one and only ivan is a book of great courage and hope. Additionally, the one and only ivan is a childrens literature but may be enjoyed by a variety of readers. I cant wait for you to read my poetry based on the book the one and only ivan by. Live your poem what to pair with the one and only ivan. Here you will learn many fun facts about the book and more.
Ivan likes ruby and her fondness for elephant jokes, and his regard for her coupled with his love for stella inspires him to pull out all the stops to help get her out of the mall and into the zoo. His biggest diversions are television and painting. Plus dont miss the one and only bob, katherine applegates return to the world of ivan, bob, and ruby. 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. This story may not interest everyone as it is a realisticfiction story with not much action involved. The one and only ivan quotes by katherine applegate. A wonderful book for middlegrade children ivan is a silverback gorilla who has lived most of his life in a cage. After the critical lambasting of his film earth, dovzhenko. Isbn 9780061992254 the one and only ivan is the bittersweet and beautiful middlegrade story of a gentle and artistic silverback gorilla named ivan.
Reading stories would make a fine way to fill my empty hours. This 20 newbery awardwinning book by katherine applegate is a work of fiction inspired by a reallife event. In one and only ivan, ivan gets a chance to experiment with all sorts of creative mediums. The one and only ivan is a childrens novel by katherine applegate, first published in 2012. Jan 27, 2016 katherine applegates writing is superb, subtle, and incredibly emotive. This intelligent, modest and funny narrator and hero seems more human than gorilla. It not only brought us closer together as a class, it generated many wonderful, rich conversations. See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only and the one.
She offers a very different take on an animal story in the one and only ivan harper. The one and only ivan novel study by dianne watson this novel is the winner of the 20 newberry medal. He learns to communicate with the people around him though his art. See more ideas about one and only ivan, one and only and read aloud. I add in activities that are unique to the themes, story, and writing style of the book. Jan 17, 2012 how ivan confronts his harrowing past yet stays true to his nature exemplifies everything youngsters need to know about courage. Silent, sad, it looked like delight was once there. Did you know that the book is based on a real gorilla yes ivan is a real gorilla. Bank street college best book, represented alabama at 20 national book festival.
These poems are all interpretations of the book, the one and only ivan by katherine applegate. Use it for writing poetry, composing lyrics for your song or coming up with rap verses. The brief chapters read like freeverse poetry, the extra line breaks between paragraphs driving home the contrast between ivan and humans. To summarize, the one and only ivan is an excellent childrentween read that also has deep meaning. This literature circle was undertaken by three teachers enrolled in. Ivan was captured as an infant in what is now the democratic republic of the congo. The one and only ivan book the seattle public library. We all love books about animals, especially about animals who overcome obstacles. This video is a summary of one literature circle groups response to reading the book the one and only ivan. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate is one of the greatest novels i have ever read to my students. A true friend bob the straying dog everybodys favorite found a new home, too by andrea loppenberg, 2014. Insofar as real ivans story matches up with our ivans story, the one and only ivan is biographical. He has a story to tell, one he thinks is important enough for humans to hear. The brief chapters read like freeverse poetry, the extra line breaks between paragraphs driving home the contrast between ivan and humans, who in his opinion.
The main characters in the story are stella, ruby, mack, ivan, bob, julia, and george. Once, however, i was able to enjoy a book left in my domain by one of my keepers. 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. This character is much more than just an aging circus elephant. The one and only ivan by readbook 30 august 2017 winner of the newbery medal 20inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale. Instead, he passes the time quietly and thinks about art. The one and only ivan book quote printables one, only. Only stella has a foot that is often infected and the. The one and only ivan book pima county public library. 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 book hennepin county library.
That this could really have happened breaks my heart. Rightly so, the one and only ivan won the newbery medal in 20 and has consistently been a bestselling novel. The one and only ivan book princeton public library. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate synopsis ivan is an easygoing gorilla. My opinion toward the book the one and only ivan is fair. 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.
Have your students come up with a fun, exciting alternative. Based on evidence from the text, students draw and color their version of ivan s masterpiece. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate cedar rapids. Katherine applegate quotes author of the one and only ivan. Its rare that i finish a book and think, i have to blog about this right now. But his life changes when he meets ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate stem read. I have been reading the one and only ivan with my students for 3 years and their reactions are exactly like my daughters.
The novel is written in first person from the point of view of ivan, a gorilla. The novel is based on a reallife silverback gorilla born in africa that lived in a glass box for 27 years as. Figurative language from the one and only ivan flashcards. Jan 06, 2015 the one and only ivan is a strong common core title that features these important strands and standards. The one and only ivan is a work of fiction, but the inspiration for this imagined tale lies with a true story. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Start studying figurative language from the one and only ivan. When ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a downandout circusthemed mall, meets ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life. 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 features firstperson narrative. Somehow, this text is both simple and complex and i think thats why it appeals to students of varying reading levels. This is an incredible book to be enjoyed solo or as a readaloud. The one and only ivan is a roller coaster of excitement. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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