One and only ivan

Explore the heartwarming and extraordinary story of the One and Only Ivan. Join Ivan on his journey of friendship, hope, and the power of imagination.
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My son came home from school and told me, "Mom, I am reading the best book and you really need to make a unit for it!" Not a crazy comment by any means, but from my son it is a bit out of the ordinary because he is a reluctant reader. It takes a really,

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Brittany Kaminski
The One and Only Ivan Copywork Pages - Walking by the Way The One, Novel Units, Novel Studies, Literature Books, Read Aloud, One And Only Ivan, Book Study, One And Only, Book Activities

I recently re-read The One and Only Ivan. What a book! Ivan, who is full of gorilla-wisdom, says, “Humans waste words. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot.” However, the author, Katherine Applegate, doesn’t waste her words. She carefully crafts them–making them well-suited for copywork. As I read the book, I …

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Rachael Fowler
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So I heard you love Ivan as much as I do… ! We finished reading last week, but my students weren’t ready to let go yet! I love completing these activities after I finish reading The One and Only Ivan to my class. I don’t tell them that it is based on a true story ... Read More about Research and Write: The One and Only Ivan

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Beth Durbin
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Discussion questions, craft projects, enrichment activities, and refreshments to go with The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate This post is part of an ongoing Summer Reading for Kids series. Click HERE to find ideas for reading activities, reading lists, and reading incentives…and keep checking back for more! For the last few summers, my girls have enjoyed...

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Jessica Williams