It is in the details that the story lays claim to a sort of zen quality. A young orphan boy raised by a beggar under a bridge becomes an apprentice to a master potter and grows in his own talents. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman read more. The novel is written in the thirdperson point of view. 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. 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.
Monks bring treeear to the bridge where craneman lives so that craneman can care for him until the temple is free of the fever. 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. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on a single shard by linda sue park. It won the 2002 newbery medal, awarded for excellence in childrens literature. The main character of a single shard is treeear, a poor, young orphan living under a bridge in korea centuries ago. It also applies to when the emissarys assisstant yelled at treeear. Treeear is fascinated with the potters in his village, especially min. Linda sue park was influenced by her parents who as immigrants embraced. A single shard is a novel by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 1 and 2. One day treeear goes into mins yard and investigates the work. Synthesize what is read and heard into a wellcrafted product on korean culture. However, both of them retain enough of the design to continue their lives.
Mar 19, 2001 a homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. The emissary leaves, but will return in a month to offer commissions. Treeear is an orphan boy in a 12thcentury korean potters village. Crane mans deformity made it impossible for him to support himself through a job or trade. If a man is keeping an idea to himself, and that idea is taken by stealth or trickeryi say it is stealing. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. She wove in korean culture, folk tales, art, and history in a way that made it all come alive. A shard is a broken piece of pottery, and the boy and his mentor are broken shards of people.
A single shard east asia gateway for linking educators. This is a wonderful tale of an abandoned orphan growing up with a cast aside crippled man in ancient korea. In 12thcentury korea, young treeear is an orphan living with elderly craneman. In this newbery medalwinning book set in 12th century korea, treeear, a yearold orphan, lives under a bridge in chulpo, a potters village. Kellan dietrich theme 1 the first theme of a single shard is.
A vocabulary list featuring a single shard chapter 3 and 4. A single shard a single shard single shard project success indiana. A single shard by linda sue park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In fact a single shard is the antithesis of these books. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly.
A single shard is categorized in the historical fiction genre. I mentioned in a this post and this post how we have been just knee deep in. The auditorium went from noisy to dead silent as i walked to the edge of the stage to hand dad the medal. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a single shard. A single shard by linda sue park paperback book the parent.
Treeear, a thirteenyearold orphan in medieval 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. The test does not require story interpretation, but it does require a detailed factual knowledge of the novels plot, characters, etc. A single shard is the newberry award winning novel by linda sue park. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Students will find it necessary to read the book thoroughly and carefully in order to score well on this quiz. Park linda sue park is the author of the newbery medal book a single shard, many other novels. Apr 23, 2001 a single shard ebook written by linda sue park. 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. The main character, treeear, is the narrating character. Learn a single shard chapter 8 with free interactive flashcards. A single shard is a novel published in 2001, awarded for excellence in childrens literature, by linda sue park, set in 12thcentury korea. But once a man has revealed his idea to others, it is no longer his alone.
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. She lives in rochester, new york, with her family, and is now a devoted fan of the new york mets. 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. 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. Eyes tapdance as linda sue park explains the spurofthemoment deci.
Library of congress cataloginginpublication data park, linda sue. Choose from 500 different sets of a single shard chapter 8 flashcards on quizlet. Nov, 2015 a single shard by linda sue park in djvu, doc, fb2 download e book. That applies to the part when treeear was ambushed by theives. A single shard by linda sue park, first edition abebooks. I recommend this book as a continuing thread in a conversation that covers that wide variety of topics. Scholastic investigating the mystery genre scholastic library lesson plans. The major characters include an orphan and an old, onelegged man who live under a bridge.
Free a single shard study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Free a single shard worksheets and literature unit for. 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. 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. Participate in discussions about a single shard and life in 12 thcentury korea. Craneman and the boy are both outcasts, but the two share a close and loving bond. Number of keys select the number of different printables. 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. A single shard is a compelling story of a young orphan boy named treeear and his struggle to find. A homeless boy in a 12thcentury korean village makes himself surprisingly useful to a master potter. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A single shard is the newbery awardwinning novel by linda sue park. Nov 17, 2009 book trailer for a single shard by linda sue park.
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