We will compare and contrast, use the novels for guided reading, perform socratic seminars, book clubs, and other great activities that encourage comprehension. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Three bffs set out to have the best summer ever in the fourth book in this addictive series told entirely in text messages. As readers follow zinkoff from first through sixth grade, it becomes impossible not to identify with and root for him through failures and triumphs. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. Apr 23, 2016 each student will read a novel that appropriately challenges them. Loser you should have thought of some additional questions you might like to ask. A guide on how to run literature circles end of novel project choices a game board with questions a social networking activity a word study with definitions a. See more ideas about novels, maniac magee and activities. Books similar to loser meet your next favorite book. You should also ask him any questions you might have about the book or himself. With some of his finest writing to date and great wit and humor, jerry spinelli creates a story about a boys individuality surpassing the need to fit in and the genuine importance of failure.
The school backdrop is authentic, complete with caring and notsocaring teachers, bullies, loneliness of whoever is different, learning problems and social awkwardness. Language arts book summary maybe a little kid can get away with wearing a giraffe hat, yelling yahoo. Jerry spinelliu2019s loser loser by jerry spinelli donald is different. Loser by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He and his wife, eileen, also a writer of childrens books, have seven children. But as donald zinkoff gets older, the other kids realize what a loser he really is. Students use a storyboard organizer, incorporating both visuals and text, to plan a fictional game board based on the novel loser by jerry spinelli. I really liked loser by jerry spinelli and see way it is often read in curriculum in many schools. Good books make good readers donorschoose project by mrs. Jerry spinelli loser anderson school district five. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Summary the novel is all about a young boy named donald zinkoff. In this document, you will write a letter to jerry spinelli telling him your opinion of the book.
Jerry spinelli books list of books by author jerry spinelli. Everything you need to use jerry spinellis award winning novel, loser effectively in your classroom. Jun 02, 2015 a book trailer about loser by jerry spinelli. Loser is a coming of age young adult novel first published in 2002 by american author jerry spinelli. My class needs 10 copies each of jerry spinellis books loser and crash, with a study guide for the latter.
Objective students will examine the point of view of the narrative voice in loser, and will specifically focus on how the narrators perspective affects the way the reader interprets the events and characters of the book. Help me give my students loser by jerry spinelli, old yeller by fred gipson, and call it courage by armstrong sperry. Zinkoff never told his parents that he was being bullied even though he wanted to. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any. Zinkoffs no one calls him donald except his teachers mistakes and quirks are endearing, since were seeing them from the inside. Having ten copies of the book crash and ten copies of the book loser will encourage these struggling readers to participate in an author study as. The book does a great job of creating the main character, donald zinkoff. Jerry spinelli author study donorschoose project by ms. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy named donald zinkoff, who has a hard time achieving success in anything he does, yet proves to be very successful at being a good person. You really sympathize and root for him, seeing his quirkiness in an endearing light due to spinellis presentation of zinkoff.
Click on the pen at the bottom of this page and it will take you to a blank word document. Students use an inquiry process whereby students answer questions set out by group members during the game. This is the most comprehensive teachercreated resource for loser by jerry spinelli. Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records. Ideas for loser by jerry spinelli free pdf file sharing. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6. He laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue lost girls in. A noprep standards based interactive notebook literature. Mark twain award missouri new york public librarys one hundred titles for reading and sharing publishers weekly best book. Loser jerry spinelli paperback harpercollins publishers. Jerry spinelli s delightful book, loser, is both entertaining and heart wrenching. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w. He went to gettysburg college and johns hopkins university.
The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy. About us our impact meet our team board of directors board of advisors. He played for the green sox little league team in his hometown of norristown, pennsylvania, and dreamed of one day playing for the major leagues, preferably as shortstop for the new york yankees. Loser by jerry spinelli chapters 2224 summary and analysis. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Donald faces the familiar challenges of elementaryaged children disagreeable teachers, peer pressure, social. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his. Jerry spinelli lives with his wife, eileen, who is also a writer. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. Loser by jerry spinelli meet your next favorite book. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants.
Loser jerry spinelli is an american author who likes writing novels for children on their adolescence and early adulthood stage. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes an incredible story about how not fitting in might just lead to an incredible life. Since we waited until the last minute to work on his summer reading project i. Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. Loser is a tender story about donald zinkoss, a young character who demonstrates great selfacceptance and who is not afraid to fail. The entire grade will study the great author, jerry spinelli. Free loser study unit worksheets for teachers to print. The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other. Growing up, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball.
See more ideas about novels, book study and the unit. Loser choice board novel study activities menu book project tic tac toe. Loser book report form pdf file customize the loser book report loser. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his reallife experience. Once again, newbery medalwinning author jerry spinelli uses great wit and humor to create the unique story of zinkoff as he travels from first through sixth grades. Jerry spinelli gives his readers a careful, at times humorous, portrait of a kid who is only special to his family, and scatters penetrating insights into growing up along the way.
A guide on how to run literature circles end of novel project choices a game board with questions a social networking activity a word study with definitions a 35 page read. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Loser by jerry spinelli by jonathan galang on prezi. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. See the progress your students make while they are reading.
Free loser worksheets and literature unit for teachers. The studentcentered bridges program building responsibility, intelligence, and decisionmaking skills by giving emotional support supports and embraces the diverse needs of students by. With the encouragement of his family, he learns to approach life with a positive spirit and to enjoy all that it has to offer. Teachers could place students in small groups to work on this project to promote discussion of the story and what message the group is trying to send through their poster. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his reallife. My class needs 10 copies of the book loser and 10 copies of jthe book crash to complete an author study about jerry spinelli. This is a two page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book loser by jerry spinelli. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town. Jerry spinelli is the author of maniac magee, winner of the 1991 newbery medal, and wringer, named a newbery honor book in 1998. The question and answer section for loser is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Satterfield elementary school, and in zinkoffs neighborhood. Jul 29, 2003 jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story.
Ppt loser by jerry spinelli powerpoint presentation. Each student will read a novel that appropriately challenges them. Ppt loser by jerry spinelli powerpoint presentation free. And by the end, zinkoff proves that even a loser can be a hero.
Jerry spinelli s novel, loser, chronicles the childhood of donald zinkoff. Fortunately, zinkoff is so wrapped up in the amazing world around him that his. Imagine who you would cast in the movie version of loser. Zinkoff is one of the most unusual, endearing characters ever to grace the pages of a novel for young readers.
This project will encourage and motivate my students. Madison skelly charcterization summary donald zinkoffs story lived on as everybody around the school heard about what he had did. This gave him a difficulty to deal with the other kids. It details the growth of donald zinkoff, who is branded a loser by his classmates due to his clumsiness, poor performance in school and athletics, and sometimes clueless enthusiasm. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Create a poster for your movie that illustrates a scene that would show what the movie is about. Stargirl author jerry spinelli interview with the vandervault digital archive duration. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. Loser by jerry spinelli focuses on donald zinkoff and his travels through school.
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