Ready Steady Read Together
The One and Only Ivan: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for 'species'?
Which One's Right?
“I promise on my word as a silverback.”
Which is the best match for ‘silverback’?
A the oldest and grumpiest
B the leader and protector
D the climber and explorer
C the helper and listener
Find Me
Find the word which meansconfused and mixed up.
Stella doesn’t say anything for a long time. “Never mind,” she finally says. “I don’t know what I was thinking. The pain is making me addled.”
Discuss then check
addled
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Tick Me
What does this text suggest about the lives of animals kept in cages, like Ivan and Stella?
Tick one
A Animals just need one friend near their cage to be very happy.
B Animals grow to accept their cages and feel at home.
Check
C Animals feel trapped in cages and long for freedom.
Click if correct
D Animals in captivity always find ways to escape.
Speaking Spotlight
Debate
Explore
Debate
Should animals be kept in captivity? Is there a difference between Ivan’s ‘domain’ and a natural habitat in a zoo?
I disagree because...
I agree because...
I see your point, but...
How do you know that?
Can you explain...
One reason is...
For
Against
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
a once-in-a-trillion kind of thing
an approving nod
coincidence
novel
deformed
logical explanation
Explore
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Let me read today's text
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Finally
Julia and George take the pictures to the ring, where there’s room to see them all.
An hour passes as they try to assemble my puzzle. Ruby’s awake now, and she and Bob and I watch.
“Ivan,” Ruby says, “is that a picture of me?”
“Yes,” I say proudly.
“Where am I supposed to be?”
“That’s a zoo, Ruby. See the walls and the grass and the people looking at you?”
Ruby squints. “Who are all those other elephants?”
“You haven’t met them yet,” I say. “Yet.”
“It’s a very nice zoo,” Ruby says with an approving nod.
Bob nudges me with his cold nose. “It is indeed.”
In the ring, Julia pumps her fist in the air. “Yes!” she cries. “I told you, Dad! There it is: H – O – M – E. Home.”
George gazes at the letters. He spins around to look at me. “Maybe it’s just a coincidence, Jules. You know, a once-in-a-trillion kind of thing, like that old saying about the chimp and the typewriter. Give him long enough and he’ll write a novel.”
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I make a grumbling noise. As if a chimp could write a letter, let alone a book. “Then how do you explain the rest of it?” Julia demands. “The picture of Ruby in the zoo?”
“How do you know it’s a zoo?” George asks.
“See the circle on the gate? There’s a red giraffe in it.”
George squints and tilts his head. “Are you sure that’s a giraffe? I was thinking more along the lines of a deformed cat.”
“It’s the logo for the zoo, Dad. It’s on all their signs. Explain that.”
George gives her a helpless smile. “I can’t. I can’t begin to. I’m just saying there has to be a logical explanation.”
“Look at how big this is.” Julia puts the last piece of Ruby’s right ear into place. “It’s huge.”
New Box
Something strange is happening. The white-coated woman is back with other humans.
They place a large box in the centre of the ring.
It’s Ruby size.
And suddenly I know why the woman is here. She’s here to take Ruby away.
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) Find and copy a word in the text called ‘Finally’ which means ‘a small push’.
Ruby squints. “Who are all those other elephants?”
“You haven’t met them yet,” I say. “Yet.”
“It’s a very nice zoo,” Ruby says with an approving nod.
Bob nudges me with his cold nose. “It is indeed.”
In the ring, Julia pumps her fist in the air. “Yes!” she cries. “I told you, Dad! There it is: H – O – M – E. Home.”
RevealExtract
RevealText Marks
Practise & Apply
2) What does George say to show he doesn’t believe Julia about the painting?
How do you knowit’s a zoo?
Maybe it’s just a coincidence, Jules
You know, a once-in-a-trillion thing (like that old saying about the chimp and the typewriter)
I’m just saying there has to be a logical explanation.
Are you sure that’s a giraffe?I was thinking more along the lines of a deformed cat.
RevealAnswer
Practise & Apply
3) Put the following events in the correct order:
A woman came with a very large box to take Ruby away.
Ivan painted a picture of Ruby living at a zoo with other elephants.
Ruby was brought to the Big Top Mall to live with Ivan and Stella.
Julia celebrates when she figures out the painting is a new ‘home’ for Ruby.
Ivan made a promise to Stella to look after Ruby.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
4) What did Ivan paint as his wish for Ruby’s future? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence - that’s a zoo, Ruby - it’s a very nice zoo - there it is: H – O – M – E…home - the picture of Ruby in the zoo - it’s the logo for the zoo
a new home at a zoo
Text Mark Evidence who are all those other elephants…you haven’t met them yet
to live with other elephants
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
RevealEvidence & Answers
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
talk about books.
Reveal
Share your thoughts with friends or family.
If you like this book, you might like...
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
The One and Only Ivan: Fiction Lesson 5
Quiz Time
Start
Questions about the book so far...
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for 'species'?
Which One's Right?
“I promise on my word as a silverback.” Which is the best match for ‘silverback’?
A the oldest and grumpiest
B the leader and protector
D the climber and explorer
C the helper and listener
Find Me
Find the word which meansconfused and mixed up.
Stella doesn’t say anything for a long time. “Never mind,” she finally says. “I don’t know what I was thinking. The pain is making me addled.”
Discuss then check
addled
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Tick Me
What does this text suggest about the lives of animals kept in cages, like Ivan and Stella?
Tick one
A Animals just need one friend near their cage to be very happy.
B Animals grow to accept their cages and feel at home.
Check
C Animals feel trapped in cages and long for freedom.
Click if correct
D Animals in captivity always find ways to escape.
Speaking Spotlight
Debate
Explore
Debate
Should animals be kept in captivity? Is there a difference between Ivan’s ‘domain’ and a natural habitat in a zoo?
I disagree because...
I agree because...
I see your point, but...
How do you know that?
Can you explain...
One reason is...
For
Against
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
a once-in-a-trillion kind of thing
an approving nod
coincidence
novel
deformed
logical explanation
Explore
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Let me read today's text
Explore
Finally Julia and George take the pictures to the ring, where there’s room to see them all. An hour passes as they try to assemble my puzzle. Ruby’s awake now, and she and Bob and I watch. “Ivan,” Ruby says, “is that a picture of me?” “Yes,” I say proudly. “Where am I supposed to be?” “That’s a zoo, Ruby. See the walls and the grass and the people looking at you?” Ruby squints. “Who are all those other elephants?” “You haven’t met them yet,” I say. “Yet.” “It’s a very nice zoo,” Ruby says with an approving nod. Bob nudges me with his cold nose. “It is indeed.” In the ring, Julia pumps her fist in the air. “Yes!” she cries. “I told you, Dad! There it is: H – O – M – E. Home.” George gazes at the letters. He spins around to look at me. “Maybe it’s just a coincidence, Jules. You know, a once-in-a-trillion kind of thing, like that old saying about the chimp and the typewriter. Give him long enough and he’ll write a novel.”
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I make a grumbling noise. As if a chimp could write a letter, let alone a book. “Then how do you explain the rest of it?” Julia demands. “The picture of Ruby in the zoo?” “How do you know it’s a zoo?” George asks. “See the circle on the gate? There’s a red giraffe in it.” George squints and tilts his head. “Are you sure that’s a giraffe? I was thinking more along the lines of a deformed cat.” “It’s the logo for the zoo, Dad. It’s on all their signs. Explain that.” George gives her a helpless smile. “I can’t. I can’t begin to. I’m just saying there has to be a logical explanation.” “Look at how big this is.” Julia puts the last piece of Ruby’s right ear into place. “It’s huge.” New Box Something strange is happening. The white-coated woman is back with other humans. They place a large box in the centre of the ring. It’s Ruby size. And suddenly I know why the woman is here. She’s here to take Ruby away.
From: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
Teach
Your turn
Practise & Apply
Use your text
Practise & Apply
1) Find and copy a word in the text called ‘Finally’ which means ‘a small push’.
Ruby squints. “Who are all those other elephants?” “You haven’t met them yet,” I say. “Yet.” “It’s a very nice zoo,” Ruby says with an approving nod. Bob nudges me with his cold nose. “It is indeed.” In the ring, Julia pumps her fist in the air. “Yes!” she cries. “I told you, Dad! There it is: H – O – M – E. Home.”
RevealExtract
RevealText Marks
Practise & Apply
2) What does George say to show he doesn’t believe Julia about the painting?
How do you knowit’s a zoo?
Maybe it’s just a coincidence, Jules
You know, a once-in-a-trillion thing (like that old saying about the chimp and the typewriter)
I’m just saying there has to be a logical explanation.
Are you sure that’s a giraffe?I was thinking more along the lines of a deformed cat.
RevealAnswer
Practise & Apply
3) Put the following events in the correct order:
A woman came with a very large box to take Ruby away.
Ivan painted a picture of Ruby living at a zoo with other elephants.
Ruby was brought to the Big Top Mall to live with Ivan and Stella.
Julia celebrates when she figures out the painting is a new ‘home’ for Ruby.
Ivan made a promise to Stella to look after Ruby.
Reveal Answer
Practise & Apply
4) What did Ivan paint as his wish for Ruby’s future? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Text Mark Evidence - that’s a zoo, Ruby - it’s a very nice zoo - there it is: H – O – M – E…home - the picture of Ruby in the zoo - it’s the logo for the zoo
a new home at a zoo
Text Mark Evidence who are all those other elephants…you haven’t met them yet
to live with other elephants
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
RevealEvidence & Answers
Practise & Apply
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
talk about books.
Reveal
Share your thoughts with friends or family.
If you like this book, you might like...
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate © 2012 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.