Like if you read it, you can just know that this book is by jerry spinelli without reading the cover. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. You should also ask him any questions you might have about the book or himself. This is a two page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book loser by jerry spinelli. He received a bachelors degree from gettysburg college and a masters degree from johns hopkins university.
Six years ago, i happened across the novel wringer, written by jerry spinelli. I love this book and think it has such important lessons on bullying and acceptance. About this unit this is a common corealigned literature study unit for use with the novel, loser, by newberry awardwinner, jerry spinelli. Jerry spinelli author study donorschoose project by ms. Jerry spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania on february 1, 1941. Loser novel study project activities by wise guys tpt. Along the way i married another childrens writer, eileen spinelli, and from our six kids have come a number of stories. Writing style stargirl useful for teaching students about being themselves and not doing something just because everyone else is doing it. When he was in second grade, he dressed up in a cowboy outfit one day and headed off to school, sporting golden cap pistols and spurs on his boots. Novel, loser by jerry spinelli bullying commercials.
He worked as an editor with chilton from 1966 to 1989. Four kids, with difference backgrounds, families and lives, come into contact with a simple blue library card that soon changes their lives and helps shape their most important decisions. Activities are aligned with the common core standards for reading of literature andor writing. See the complete school daze series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. In this document, you will write a letter to jerry spinelli telling him your opinion of the book.
Jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 is an american writer of childrens novels that feature adolescence and early adulthood. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w. Magee project book in a bottle maniac magee by jerry spinelli novel projectmaniac magee by. As he left the library, he stuck the book under his coat and in his waistband and sprinted home. Maniac magee this book opens up the door to discuss racismrace. Zinkoff always messes up and doesnt do anything right. Designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster.
The book is about a young boy who struggles with peer pressure and wanting to fit in with the in crowd. Book loser by jerry spinelli by nikita kha on prezi. This study guide consists of approximately 66 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of crash jerry spinelli. Spinelli described this event, and the description eventually turned in to the story line for his first published novel entitled space station seventh grade.
The school daze book series by jerry spinelli includes books report to the principals office. His latest novel, stargirl, was a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Mirroring jerry spinelli s style in wringer, chapter 5, pupils use the counting updown technique to recall an important moment in their lives. Loser you should have thought of some additional questions you might like to ask. School days series, do the funky pickle, who ran my underwear up the flagpole school daze, and several more. The author, jerry spinelli has an amazing voice throughout it. This 21 page unit for the library card by jerry spinelli includes several comprehension, vocabulary and writing activties. Jerry spinelli 1941 jerry spinelli born february 1, 1941 in norristown, pennsylvania is a noted childrens author, specializing on novels written for and about early adolescence.
Jerry spinelli novel study bundle, plus author study four complete novel studies. We will compare and contrast, use the novels for guided reading, perform socratic seminars, book clubs, and other great activities that encourage comprehension. Zinkoff doesnt know they found her yet and is out looking for her for 7 hours. The lessons and activities here are designed for a variety of age groups and disciplines. Click here to watch a video interview with jerry spinelli and his wife. The project can be created individually or with up to two other classmates. Satterfield elementary school, and in zinkoffs neighborhood. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author.
But childrens publishers did and thats how, by accident, i became an author of books for kids. Ppt loser by jerry spinelli powerpoint presentation. Page 1 cover page 2 vocabulary list page 3, 4, 5 vocabulary activities page 6, 7, 8 character sketches page 9 map activity page 10 ch. The main characters of this realistic fiction, fiction story are. Home jerry news events books teachers faqs email designed and developed by temean consulting 2017 no part of this website may be reproduced without written permission from this sites webmaster. The book babar the elephant was spinelli s favorite book as a child. Jerry spinelli author study, bio, reading response activities. Listen to loser audiobook by jerry spinelli and steve buscemi. One night the little girl on the street next to zinkoffs goes missing in the snow. Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster on prezi. To find out how to purchase twelve novel studies at a special book club price and save money, click on the link below. Each creative project has a description of what needs to be included. Loser jerry spinelli is an american author who likes writing novels for children on their adolescence and early adulthood stage. This gave him a difficulty to deal with the other kids.
Then i shopped around in my notes and in my head for any ideas that seemed to fit into that original idea. Their six children have given jerry spinelli a plethora of clever material for his writing. Pdf loser book by jerry spinelli free download 218 pages. We backed up what we said with scenes from the novel. Jerry spinelli s memoir, knots in my yoyo string, makes it clear that he has always had a knack for drawing attention to himself. Stargirl by jerry spinelli stargirl is a very thought provoking book. This project will encourage and motivate my students. Jerry spinellis imagination flew one night when one of his six children ate fried chicken that was being saved for the following day.
Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. At the end of the unit, students will create a project that will reflect the role their theme plays in the novel. Click on the pen at the bottom of this page and it will take you to a blank word document. Join facebook to connect with jerry spinelli and others you may know. Loser by jerry spinelli by jonathan galang on prezi. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. A modern classic from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. Students read at least one book as part of a book club, many students even read 2 or 3 of his books. Reassuring advice for every day of the year from an esteemed husbandandwife team comes a book of daily advice and insight. Spinelli first decided he wanted to become a writer at the age of 16, when his high school football team won a big game. Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records. Jerry spinelli bulletin board set, author of the month. Readers will devour this humorous glimpse of what jocks are made of.
He lives in pennsylvania with his wife, eileen, also a childrens author. The students will design and create a game that teaches other students about the novel and its relationships and themes related to social life. Magee project book in a bottle maniac magee by jerry spinelli novel. Born in norristown, pennsylvania, on february 1, 1941, jerry spinelli s first taste of celebrity made him eager to continue writing. Spinelli graduated from gettysburg college in 1963 and acquired his ma from johns hopkins university in 1964.
He was born in norristown, pa, usa, february 1, 1941. This work, space station seventh grade, was published in 1982. Class set of jerry spinellis wringer donorschoose project. Jerry spinelli bio ingrid and kyra jerry spinelli is an american author who wrote children, teen and early adult novels. Jeffrey and molly, who are always fighting, have been especially helpful.
Jerry spinelli book report project by rita shuster plot setting jerry spinelli the main setting is jake and lilys neighborhood. Apr 23, 2016 each student will read a novel that appropriately challenges them. The book is broken into four section, each section devoted to one of the 4 kids. Jerry spinelli book report form to use with any jerry spinelli novel. Jerry spinelli how can spinellis texts be used in the classroom. Summary the novel is all about a young boy named donald zinkoff. This year, quilchenas division 16f has decided to do their author project on prolific author jerry spinelli. Jerry spinelli noprep enrichment project menu with nine fun, creative projects. Their neighborhood includes their house, poppys house, devons park, and much more. People think he must be stupid or a loser, but he is a hero. After my high school football team won a big game, i went home to write a poem about it while the town celebrated and blared in the streets. After reading this novel, we had a socratic discussion about this novel identifying and discussing the bullying scenes.
There is also a student and teacher evaluation rubric that is easy to use. Students may select a project from the following list, or come up with their own and have it approved by mrs. Jerry spinelli help i need to know everything thers to know about the book crash characters, setting, summary and alot other junk u could tell me any responces will be rewarded 100 points. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading level. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town. Jerry spinellis books are often hilarious and thrilling, while also emotional and true. Book 1 jerry spinelli author 2014 today i will jerry spinelli author eileen spinelli author 2014 jason and marceline space station seventh grade series. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 2002, and was written by jerry spinelli. Instead of a book report, i assigned a book project to be completed in a cooperative group setting. His fifth book, about a yearold boy, was embraced by childrens publishers, so he feels he accidentally became a childrens book author. I was so excited about the potential life lessons that my students might learn from this novel that i bought a class set. Book units jerry spinelli book units the library card.
Stargirl is a fun and interesting book told from the point of view of leo, an ordinary high schooler in suburban arizona. The jerry spinelli project this year, quilchenas division 16f has decided to do their author project on prolific author jerry spinelli. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal. Jerry spinelli how can spinelli s texts be used in the classroom.
But zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips. His fifth novel was also intended for adults but became his first childrens book. Spinelli lives with his wife and fellow writer, eileen, in west chester, pennsylvania. The students will demonstrate an understanding of the different connections of the novel loser by jerry spinelli with peers. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 218 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Oct 06, 2004 jerry spinelli is the author of over fifteen immensely popular books for young readers, including stargirl, space station seventh grade, newbery honor winner wringer, and maniac magee, winner of more than fifteen state childrens book awards in addition to the newbery medal. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. Actually, there was no particular inspiration it was time to start a new book, and i thought id like to write a book about a kid who was a hero to other kids. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The entire grade will study the great author, jerry spinelli. One day, a new girl, named stargirl, arrives at leos middle school and turns everything upside down.
The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other. The following pages are the culmination of their projects. Everyone goes looking for her, even zinkoff, and they find her around 8. In dated entries meant to be read one per day, the spinellis open with a brief quote from childrens literature, write a paragraph of lively advice inspired by that quote, and end with a today i will. In the book, the character is being punched, and between blows he remembers details that. Jerry spinelli books biography and list of works author. This is a literature unit for the book loser by jerry spinelli. However, because it was about a thirteenyearold boy, adult book publishers didnt even want to see it.
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