Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray is now the film ashes in the snow. Will page lived with his welloff family in winchester, virginia a. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder novel unit chapters by. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 pages 2534 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. Paperback from christianbook reading beyond the basal plus. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. Like when jonas dressed for school instead of packing to leave indefinitely, his offering of his tiny ruler to make a splint for the man shows his innocencethere is no way he has committed a crime worthy of this punishment. A novel of the civil war in virginia james, jessica on. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys plot summary litcharts. He leaves his readers eager to return to the dystopian world he has created if for no other reason than to satisfy their curiosity about how such a warped society arose in the first place. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. The book shades of gray grew out of these experiences.
This book is available at the american center in hanoi. No one on the truck has medical training, but they all chip in supplies to create a splint for the mans leg. John mcdonough at the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the virginia countryside with his aunt and the uncle he considers. She tells elena her name is ona, and that her husband, vitas, was taken by the nkvd. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle. Close the lesson by asking students the question, why do you think reeder titled her book shades of gray. This smart file covers the first three chapters in the novel shades of gray. Presentation by michael wentz after the civil war people could not swallow their pride. She is arrested alongside her mother, elena, and tenyearold brother jonas. The family is given very little time to pack before they.
Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. Shades of grey is the first book in a series, and while fforde brings this novel to a satisfying conclusion, he by no means answers all the questions he raises. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young readers, died jan. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder novel unit chapters.
Why would will have troubles following the trap line. Feb, 2012 this pin was discovered by klarissa olvera. In june of 1941, fifteenyearold lina vilkas is arrested by the soviet secret police, the nkvd, from her home in kaunas, lithuania. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder, tim obrien, paperback. In general, women, the young, and the infirm are being separated from men, who will presumably be put to work. A prezi presentation on the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder.
Shades of gray paperback may 1, 1999 by carolyn reeder author. Shades of gray the end book by carolyn reeder remember to always. Immediately download the carolyn reeder summary, chapter by chapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching carolyn reeder. Chapter 66 70 they were put on boats and then onto trucks traveling through a dark forest they reached the artic circle and said they had to build the village, a bakery and fish factory. Write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. Discussion of themes and motifs in carolyn reeder s shades of gray. The reason he does not want to live with his uncle is because he. Depending on the study guide provider sparknotes, shmoop, etc.
While will is cutting the grass, a man appears who needs a place to stay. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. Discuss how reeder has written the first chapter so that as an audience we are captivated and want to read more to learn about the characters we have just met. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Her father kostas has been arrested earlier, and they dont know where he is. As an 11 year old, the book at times got a little boring, but i loved the thought and vivid details throughout the novel. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Chapter 7680 they try to tell mother to rest but she refuses and does her share in work on november 20th lina thinks about andrius wishing him a happy birthday, and when she reaches page 276 in dombey and son there is a note from andruis she flips threw every page reading every note he left. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction for. Shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. All worksheets and handouts are attached directly to the slides.
Free shades of gray worksheets and literature unit for. Feel free to email me if youre looking for questions for a specific. After the civil war many families were made up of one or two children, and the children went to live with other relatives. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Ona wails for her baby, while the bald man cries of the pain in his leg. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 2 pages 1525 write either true or false in the blank before each statement. He considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at all. Scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction. This product is a readytogo packet of comprehension questions for the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Isbn 9780689826962 the book won the scott odell award for historical fiction for 1990. Meg made will feel ashamed by saying she a hated him for leaving her alone in the garden, b bet he didnt know how to fish, c would rather sit in the shade than work in the garden.
Shades of gray has been added to your cart add to cart. Each slide is colorful, student friendly and most are interactive. She won the scott odell award for historical fiction. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family. They also had to build their own hut from the supplies from nature janinas mother tried to strangle her daughter so she wouldnt have live through this. She starts to read the book he got her and found little notes on different pages saying how far she has made it how he wishes she was with him. The total time allowed for this quiz is 28 minutes.
Immediately download the carolyn reeder summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Why was uncle jeds plan to save the meat supply a good one. Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important. Quia shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 1 questions. A man on the truck, who worked for the bank, gives elena his jacket to keep the woman warm. Personal website for carolyn reeder view the website share. She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for adults. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate. This is everything youll need to teach chapters of shades of gray by carolyn reeder.
The packet requires students to answer questions about the book chapter by chapter. The interview with will shades of grey by carolyn reeder. Shades of gray summary and analysis free book notes. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder by shelagh turner tpt. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. During the last year of her life she wrote a column for children in the washington post kidspost about civil war history. Her father kostas has been arrested earlier, and they dont know where he is the family is given very little time to pack before they are loaded onto a bus full of other arrested. After visiting the local museums in the shenandoah valley and the virginia piedmont, she read firsthand accounts of the wars effect on local citizens. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war.
Since publishing her very first awardwinning title, shades of gray, reeder has become known for novels which feature strong story lines, realistic characters, and meticulous research. Ive written packets of comprehension questions for over 100 books grades 17. Carolyn reeder november 16, 1937 january 20, 2012 was an american writer best known for childrens historical novels. Please check out my tpt store, arrrsome in fifth, for more shades of gray chapters and resources. She starts to read the book he got her and found little notes on different pages saying how far she.
Shades of gray by carolyn reeder summary like sparknotes. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who. Shades of gray novel unit student packet ecs learning novel units inc gr 56. But is uncle jed the traitor and coward will believes him to be. Free shades of gray study unit worksheets for teachers to print. William page is a young man and the main characterwho. Her interest in the civil war was piqued by a vacation spent visiting the battlefields at antietam, gettysburg, and new market.
Will remembered how he used to wash his face every morning in hot water brought to him by a slave. The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Discussion of themes and motifs in carolyn reeders shades of gray. I know that it is impossible that you will not like shades of gray. Aug 26, 2011 shades of gray by carolyn reeder summary like sparknotes.
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