Description
- The One and Only Ivan Workbook is a complete novel unit with everything you need to teach The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. It is filled with unique projects, activities, and resources based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and higher levels of thinking.Answer key for comprehension questions is included.This EDITABLE resource is appropriate for grades 3-5 and includes the following activities:
- Workbook template with tabs for organization
- Welcome letter for students
- Sections based on Bloom’s Taxonomy
- Directions on each page
- 15 bell ringer prompts related to The One and Only Ivan
- Before You Read activity
- Chapter based comprehension questions and discussion questions
- Answer key included
- Vocabulary charts
- Extended plot structure
- The One and Only Ivan characterization flipbook
- Section illustrations (summary in sketches)
- Ivan’s art graphic organizer
- Student art graphic organizer
- Real world connections– comparing the novel to the real evens of Ivan the gorilla
- Silverback gorilla personal connection activity
- Group think activity about animal cruelty
- Compare and contrast: Ivan’s life vs natural habitat of a gorilla
- Key principles graphic organizer
- Literary elements focus lesson
- Figurative language tic-tac-toe
- Narrative writing essay– Creating a story similar to The One and Only Ivan
- Principles of The One & Only Ivan interview
- “I AM” poetry activity
- Theme project menu (9 project options)
- Theme project brainstorming & rubric
- Design a Zoo final project
- The One and Only Ivan task cards
This resource is based on Bloom’s Taxonomy– higher level thinking skills!
Your students will master a variety of skills during this unit including:
-Writing for purpose
-Reading beyond the text
-How to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create based on the text and materials included
-How to follow along with the text and identify themes, figurative language, and literary elements
-How to identify perseverance and patience
-Mastery of vocabulary terms
-Identify and explain the plot structure of the novel
-Create products for a purpose
Please download the preview for more information. The preview provides images of The One and Only Ivan Workbook in action.
NOTE: All resources are digital downloads designed to be printed and distributed by the teacher. You will not receive a physical hard copy of the product. This saves in shipping costs and allows teachers the flexibility to assign the materials when convenient for them. Enjoy!
The SuperHERO Teacher Brittany Wheaton –
“My students are LOVING this book! The resource you created is beautiful and comprehensive. I LOVE the tabs because it makes it so easy for my students to flip where we need to be. You clearly put a lot of time, effort, and creativity into this resource and I appreciate that so much!” -Emptied to be Filled Again
The SuperHERO Teacher Brittany Wheaton –
“I am OBSESSED! This came at the right time too because we were just talking about beginning a novel study on this book. You are a GEM. Thank you so much for your creative mind and long hours putting this together.” -Jennifer B.