Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. It is based off the novel a single shard by 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. Buy a cheap copy of a single shard book by linda sue park. Treeear, the main character, is on a trip to songdo to show emissary kim the pottery made by min. Unfortunately, it also describes the potterymaking process in agonizing detail. Free download or read online a single shard pdf epub book. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book.
The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc. From afar, tree ear admires the work of the potters until he accidentally destroys a piece by min, the most talented of the towns craftsmen, and pays his debt in servitude for nine days. Victim of both the great plague and the great fire of london, a homeless, penniless elevenyearold must decide what direction his life should take. 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. Linda sue parks a single shard is set in a korean village. This account of a creative spirit on its journey toward fulfillment is set in twelfthcentury korea, where the course of human destiny could be determined by a single celadon shard.
Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurof the moment deci. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park that focuses on the life of. This is the sequence it was written in the book terms in this set 1. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. First, treeear, craneman, and min are the main can you imagine a world without electricity. He secretly watches the master potter, min, then sneaks a peak at a piece of mins work only to break it. A single shard book report by ashlyn bunch on prezi.
The main character, treeear, is an orphan boy who lives under a bridge and dreams of becoming a potter. A single shard and millions of other books are available for instant access. While he is working, he hears other potters talking about the fact that because min is. A single shard details his struggles on the way to realizing his ambition. I like the fact that it is historical and set in korea. Apr 23, 2001 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.
Voicethread showcases information and images about the geography, history, setting, and themes of linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. There are questions and activities for each chapter of the book and after you finish the book. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever. 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. We made this video a long time ago for our english classes and we though wed share it with the world. Plus, i love that this whole story was inspired by the beautiful thousand crane vase. A single shard is about celadon pottery and focuses on the story of an orphan boy, treeear, who desperately wants to learn this craft. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years ago. Single shard teacher guide by novel units novel units on.
The shard is a supertall skyscraper that has 95storeys. 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. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide. 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 is an orphan who lives under a bridge with craneman, a. The shard also referred to as the shard of glass, shard london bridge or the london bridge tower is a highrise building in southwark, london. Treeear saw kang wheeling a covered cart to the kiln site. Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurof the moment decision to give her newbery medal for a single shard to her dad at the ala awards ceremony in 2002. My 8yo said, i wish the book was longer or the author would write another book because i want to hear m. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal.
Buy a discounted paperback of a single shard online from australias leading online bookstore. Set in 12th century korea, this story centers on treeear, an orphan being raised by craneman in the village of chulpo, a potters village. 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 by linda sue park a single shard whole book test for hlinda sue parks 2002 newbery winner is a set of fifty matchingstyle questions. Jul 05, 2012 23 facts about the shard this article is more than 7 years old. A single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard a single shard. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Even though the book is full of incident, i found it rather dull and i suspect children might, as well.
A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. 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. The shard is a 95storey skyscraper in southwark, london standing 309. The protagonist, a young orphan boy named treeear is our guide through 12th century korean life. One day, he accidentally wrangles his way into becoming an assistant to min, one of. A single shard by linda sue park is a tale of overcoming the limitations set by ones society through hard work and perseverance. Complete summary of linda sue parks a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min, and often watches them work. 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. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy.
Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. This summary of a single shard includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. Jan 22, 2002 listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. The main character is a twelveyearold orphan called treeear. Learn single shard chapter 6 with free interactive flashcards. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. I have included a variety of questions, vocabulary, and illustrating activities.
The single shard was a important part of the story because it was that piece that gave min the commission leading to min teaching treeear to throw a pot. Discussion of themes and motifs in linda sue parks a single shard. Choose from 405 different sets of single shard chapter 6 flashcards on quizlet. While he is on his journey, two robbers try to rob him. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a full length study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Jan 14, 20 newbery medal winning author linda sue park discuses her award winning book a single shard with interviewer tim podell. Its this sort of book that gives the newberys a bad name. The book takes place in ancient korea, a time and place that may be unfamiliar to many readers. 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. In fact a single shard is the antithesis of these books. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear.
A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the. 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. Times may be hard, and tenyearold bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but buds got a few things going for him. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access.
Under mins watch treeear learns what it means to be an artist. Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. 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. May 03, 2012 we made this video a long time ago for our english classes and we though wed share it with the world.
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. The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min, a master potter. A single shard by linda sue park goodreads share book. Intrigues, danger and the same strong focus on doing what is right turn a. Treeear, an orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village famed for delicate celadon w. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a full length study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book. When thieves attack him and smash the pots he is left with a single shard displaying. Linda sue park a single shard yearling 2001 late elementarymiddle school 152 pages historical fiction summary. After his nine days are up, treeear offers to work for the potter fulltime. Teaching climate change in this increasingly challenging time. This novel is set in the twelfth century on the western coast of korea. See the fact file below for more information on the shard or alternatively, you can download our 23page the shard worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.
Yes, i think treeear would make a good potter because he has the time and patients and he is a good worker. Choose from 500 different sets of a single shard chapter 8 flashcards on quizlet. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park that focuses on the life of treeear, an orphan who lives under a bridge with a disabled man named, craneman. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. The lead architect and designer of the shard was renzo piano. A story about potters in 12th century korea might not sound thrilling but this book is phenomenal. 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. A single shard printables, classroom activities, teacher.
The complex firing process is simplified for her book, but you get the idea. Learn a single shard chapter 8 with free interactive flashcards. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. List some of the things that you and people you know are passionate about. Linda sue park, newbery winning author for a single shard. Koryo era 91892 wang kon was the first of many kings who ruled during this time. Park convincingly conveys how a community of artists works chopping wood for a. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries. A single shard questions and answers the question and answer sections of our study guides are a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss literature. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is n. 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. Books similar to a single shard goodreads share book. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. 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.
Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. He leavens full, refreshingly tart accounts of the ups and downs of such higherprofile heroes as theseus, orpheus, hercules, and jason with the lesserknown but often equally awesome. 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. A single shard download pdfepub ebook gets free book.
Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. A single shard by linda sue park packet by wolds work tpt. 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. January 1, 1970 a single shard is set in korea during the twelfth century. Treeear is an orphan who lives in chulpo, an ancient korean village known for its celebrated celadon pottery. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens.
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