Click on the tab marked expand to see more for questions, answers, and a link to a printable handout of 14 discussion questions for literature circles and 3 activities. Similar to hangman, the objective is to guess the word in a set number of tries. Surviving the applewhites is a 2002 childrens novel by stephanie s. The sidesplittingly funny newbery honor book about a rebellious boy who is sent to a homeschooling program run by one familythe creative, kooky, loud, and loving applewhites. Surviving the applewhites complete literature and grammar. Match the characters from the story, surviving the applewhites, with their description. Written in chapterbychapter format, the guide contains a synopsis, prereading activities, vocabulary and comprehension exercises, as well as extension activities to be used as followup to the novel. A strength of the unit is that students can work on the activities at their own pace. Surviving the applewhites classroom activities see more.
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Included is a 19 page student booklet plus an answer key that divides the text into six reading assignments with quest. Ds brother hal, surviving the applewhites is chockfull of delightful eccentric characters. Surviving the applewhites classroom activities books for teens. My name is will major, and i am a 7th grade student at university school in johnson city, tennessee. Tolan book summary with his spiked hair and allblack clothing, yearold jake looks the part of the juvenile delinquent hes supposed to be. Here, he discovers his true self and talent, and even makes new friends. Surviving the applewhites study unit worksheets for teachers to print. What is the creative academy and how does jake semple end up going there. It is about a badmannered teenager named jake semple who is sent to live with a quirky family the applewhites. The applewhites are an artistic family whose parents and extended family home school the children, otherwise known by the applewhites, as the creative academy. This reproducible study guide to use in conjunction with surviving the applewhites consists of lessons for guided reading. Editions of surviving the applewhites by stephanie s. Literature circle guide to surviving the applewhites by. This country bumpkin family ought to be a piece of cake for juvenile delinquent jake semple.
Jake finds an identity as the troublesome teen and even when he isnt the cause of trouble he takes the blame for the attention and because he knows that no one would believe him if he denied having caused the problem. Surviving the applewhites is possibly the driest book that i have ever read, or will read. Hes moved from rhode island to rural north carolina to stay with his grandfather, and the only educational institution that will have him is the. Surviving the applewhites was a newbery honor book. Surviving the applewhites state library of ohio ohio. Free surviving the applewhites study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Surviving the applewhites is a funny and unique story. A great young adult book to tech fitting in and acceptance is surviving the applewhites by stephanie s. Choose from 229 different sets of test comprehension questions surviving applewhites flashcards on quizlet. Use with my surviving the applewhites reading response and vocabulary packet or by itself. Only weeks into september, the middle school in traybridge, north carolina, has thrown him out too. Every activity need not be completed by all students. Jake has had it rough his parents are in jail on drug charges, hes been kicked out of nearly every public school in rhode island, hed been accused of burning down the most recent school from which he was expelled, and even his grandfather doesnt. Apr, 2008 surviving the applewhites classroom activities watch the sound of music before reading surviving the applewhites.
Rumor has it he managed to get kicked out of every school in rhode island, and actually burned the last one down to the ground. The book received a 2003 newbery honor and many other awards. This terrific book is one your students are sure to enjoy. Surviving the applewhites reed novel studies teaching. Surviving the applewhites is a an awardwinning book by stephanie tolan which tells the story of jake simple, a delinquent whose behavior has been. This is a combined literature and grammar unit by middle school novel units inc.
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Hi and welcome to our website about surviving the applewhites by stephanie s. Surviving the applewhites teachers guide this teachers guide to surviving the applewhites, a 2003 newbery honor book by stephanie s. From the terminally optimistic poetess aunt lucille to e. Discussion guide for surviving the applewhites jake semple is a scary kid. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Jake had pulled the last straw after burning down his school in the city. Surviving the applewhites lesson plans, activities, teacher. Educational activities for surviving the applewhites. Read surviving the applewhites to discover how jake semple really survives.
Designing character identity posters for surviving the applewhites students create posters to help them identify each character. We love making all kind of slimes, food challenges, compete in sport activities, s. In a last ditch attempt, his grandfather places jake at the creative academy, a home school run by the artistic applewhite family for their own children. Surviving the applewhites newbery honor book read this in high school watch the sound of music before reading surviving the applewhites. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on three chapters of surviving the applewhites and is comprised of five of the following different activities. Jan 28, 2015 watch the sound of music before reading surviving the applewhites. Tolan, includes group discussion questions and suggested activities to inspire deep thinking about creativity, individuality, personal growth, and selfesteem. Free surviving the applewhites worksheets and literature unit for. Tolan a choose to read ohio toolkit about the book jake semple is a scary kid.
Surviving the applewhites classroom activities watch the sound of music before reading surviving the applewhites. Surviving the applewhites lesson plans, activities. Included in the unit are prereading, activereading and postreading activities with grammar lessons, literary activities, a literary terms and elements matching quiz, a final essay test with grading rubric, and other activities just for fun. If there are complaints, they usually peak at the the lonely goatherd high on a hill was a lonely g. Teachers guide to surviving the applewhites by stephanie s. Rumor has it he burned down his old school and got kicked out of every school in his home state. The adult applewhites maintain a handsoff policy towards their childrens education, allowing them to develop their own lessons based on their interests of the moment. Assign the surviving the applewhites character identity poster activity to help students keep all the characters straight. Her new york times bestselling novel surviving the applewhites received a newbery honor and was named a smithsonian notable childrens book, a school library journal best book for children. Before you read, vocabulary, comprehension questions including many higherlevel thinking questions. Surviving the applewhites classroom activities books. Who are the characters in surviving the applewhites answers. You must have this packet with you at all times in language arts class.
Take a spelling test using vocabulary from the book. The lesson concludes by students making their own character posters. Hes been kicked out of one school after another, including one that he is suspected of burning down. Tolan especially good for the middleschool environment. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read surviving the applewhites. Surviving the applewhites ebook written by stephanie s. Surviving the applewhites discussion guide scholastic. Tolan is about juvenile delinquent, jake semple and his experience living with the applewhite family.
Surviving the applewhites kindle edition by tolan, stephanie s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Surviving the applewhites received the 2003 newbery honor, was named a school library journal best book, an ala notable childrens book, ala best book for young adults, and was named in smithsonian magazine notable book for children. Surviving the applewhites classroom activities books for. Start a discussion on the fitting in theme by discussing the characters in this book that students will easily identify with. The only one who doesnt fit the applewhite mold is e. Jake has been kicked out of every public school in rhode islandin fact, he burned down the last school that he has attended.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities. Stephanie tolan lesson plans for surviving the applewhites free english learning. Chances are some students wont be excited about a musical, especially the 1965 threehour variety, but most wont complain about time off from class. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. This book is about a bad boy, jake semple, who was determined to remain the bad boy t every school he went to. We v e included in this guide discussion questions and suggested activities. Please use this page to take notes about what you learn about the settinglocation of surviving the applewhites and class discussion about delinquents. This 17page packet requires a word processor for access.
Surviving the applewhites discussion guide booktalk and discussion questions. Surviving the applewhites novel unit student packet ecs learning novel units inc print from bmi. This teachers guide to surviving the applewhites, a 2003 newbery honor book by stephanie s. Free surviving the applewhites worksheets and literature. Learn test comprehension questions surviving applewhites with free interactive flashcards. Her new york times bestselling novel surviving the applewhites received a newbery honor and was named a smithsonian notable childrens book, a school library journal best book for children, an ala booklist editors choice, an. Tolan suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. The banner in the applewhites schoolroom reads, education is an adventurous quest for the meaning of life, involving an ability to think things through. D, a year old member of the applewhites family who is completely different from the rest of the family. Tolan is the author of more than twentyfive books for young readers, including listen. Surviving the applewhites is the story of thirteenyearold jake semple who after accidentally burning down his school, has been forced to live with an eccentric artist family to avoid being sent to a juvenile detention center. Scholastic offers this discussion guide and lesson plan with questions and activities for. Tolan, includes group discussion questions and suggested activities to inspire deep. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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