The other main characters are craneman, who looks after treeear, and min, a master potter. A single shard by linda sue park is book for ages 9 and up set in medieval korea. However, if it has that kind of ending, what lesson does this book give to us. The findings of their research will be displayed in the classroom as museum exhibits. A single shard by linda sue park 34,446 ratings, 3. In chapter 11, treeear climbs to the top of rock of the falling flowers and tries to remember everything he sees. What exciting news does tree ear learns in the wine shop how does min change threw out the book.
A single shard by linda sue park overdrive rakuten. There are questions and activities for each chapter of the book and after you finish the book. Jan 22, 2002 listen to single shard audiobook by linda sue park. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read or movies. Emissary kim proves he is a wise and considerate many in many chapters, including chapter 12. Learn chapter 11 single shard with free interactive flashcards. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a. What did treeear need to worry about as he fought with the bandit. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. Treeear went back to chulpo by boat and he told min good news. Smithsonians national museum of asian art recommended for you.
Pdf a single shard book by linda sue park free download. What time of year is it in the opening of chapter 5. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 11, 12 and. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever. 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. What made them talk to him outside the wine shop one night. Nov 15, 2017 in the book a single shard chapter 12. The main character is a twelveyearold orphan called treeear.
If a man is keeping an idea to himself, and that idea is taken by stealth or trickeryi say it is stealing. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. Discussion questions for a single shard by linda sue park. A single shard about this book a 12yearold orphan in 12thcentury korea is transformed from an apprentice to an artist in this heartwarming story about courage, survival, and the power of fine art. Participate in discussions about a single shard and life in 12 thcentury korea. Nov 17, 2009 book trailer for a single shard by linda sue park. Emissary kim shows that he is a wise considerate man in chapter 12 because he knows good pottery when he sees it and even though it was just a single shard he knows how long it must have taken min and how much effort was put into it.
Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. Linda sue parks newbery award winning book, a single shard. Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulp. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 pages 3 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. At the beginning of the book, treeear sees a farmer with a bag of leaking rice. It also received an honorable mention from the asianpacific american awards for literature. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. How did the well fed of the village greet each other. The second man pinned his arms back while the first strode forward and wrenched the jiggeh away. The climax of this story is also the most important event in the story that caused and made treeear stronger is when the bandits shattered his vases.
A single shard comparing 12th and 21st century pottery part. A single shard by linda sue park packet by wolds work tpt. Tamaqua area school district 502 penn street tamaqua, pa 18252 phone 5706681210 fax 5706685027. Linda sue park a single shard yearling 2001 late elementarymiddle school 152 pages historical fiction summary. When treeear comes with just a shard, not a whole pot, the emissary considers how the shard looks, how it is fired without flaw to come out a perfect color, and a how well the inlay work was done. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 1 and 2. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Why do you think this book is named a single shard. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. Responses will relate to the comprehension of the novel and culture. 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. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Do primary and secondary source research about korean culture.
But once a man has revealed his idea to others, it is no longer his alone. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. This novel is set in the twelfth century on the western coast of korea. Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
Choose from 500 different sets of shard chapter 10 flashcards on quizlet. Tlw identify one external conflict treeear is experiencing and one internal conflict treeear is facing via class discussion about chapters 5 and 6. A single shard by linda sue park 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. Browse 500 sets of shard chapter 10 flashcards advanced. A single shard by linda sue park won the newbery medal in 2002. 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. How does treeear get to the place craneman wants him to see. 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. A single shard won the 2002 newbery medal for most distinguished american childrens book. I have included a variety of questions, vocabulary, and illustrating activities. 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 reading chapter 1 friendly fun diys.
Learn single shard chapter 6 with free interactive flashcards. 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. See more ideas about this or that questions, newbery award and read aloud books. Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. A single shard is the story of a twelveyearold boy growing up in chulpo, a twelfthcentury korean town. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This reading guide focuses on teaching theme in a single shard. Choose from 500 different sets of chapter 11 single shard flashcards on quizlet. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. 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.
The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal. An orphan, he is called treeear after a kind of mushroom that grows without. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2001, and was written by linda sue park.
Using prompt belwo, students will research an element of korean culture. Why didnt treeear like the smile the man gave him at the rock. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. 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. Then they find quotes from chapter 12 that illustrate themes in the novel. A single shard linda sue park read online free books. 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. 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.
Free download or read online a single shard pdf epub book. 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. A single shard how is the following phrase ironic of all the problems you may meet on your journey it will be people who are the greatest danger but it will also be people to whom you must turn if you are in need of aid. A single shard newbery medal book by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the. A single shard is set in a small village by the sea in korea about eight hundred years ago.
She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is n. He made up his mind, he would still go to songdo and show the emissary one of the shards. Why a plum branch placed in a celadon vase creates such a. Chapter 12 chapter authors note clarion books a houghton mifflin company imprint. A single shard by linda sue park teachers guide penguin.
He decides to continue his journey to songdo to show the emissary the single shard. 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. A single shard by linda sue park chapter 1 before you read the chapter. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. 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. Tlw explain character and plot development via an openmind portrait activity. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. Emissary kim loved the work even though it was just a shard and he gave min the commission. Why was it that pride and foolishness were so often close companions. See the authors official website for many pictures and lots of information about the book. Also he knows how far a distance treeear had to travel.
The climax of this story is also the most important event in the story that caused and made treeear stronger is when the bandits shattered his vases that he was suppose to bring to the royal. But min wasnt very happy he told treeear that craneman had died, he drown in a river while he was gone. Treeear goes to mins house hoping to watch him throw a new pot, but min is not. They then look at examples and nonexamples of theme. A single shard chapter 11, 12 and vocabulary list. A single shard reading comprehension questions chapter eleven answer in full sentences on a separate piece of paper. Tree ear was orphaned when he was a baby, and taken to live with crane man, who was in a sense also orphaned. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in paperback format. Treeear went down and saw the vases, they were shattered everywhere. Synthesize what is read and heard into a wellcrafted product on korean culture. Chapter 12 chapter authors note clarion books a houghton mifflin company imprint 215.
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