Oct, 2009 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. The collection includes manuscripts 19612003 as well as other. 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. This chapter book starts off with zinkoff in the first grade where he appears a bit quirky but is a good hearted enthusiastic little boy who loves school. The first edition of the novel was published in may 1st 2002, and was written by jerry spinelli. 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.
It could be that jerry spinelli wrote this story to explore the idea of labels and the reasons why kids will cruelly give them to others that they dont understand. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading loser. The three awards won by jerry spinelli by mrs bermudez on. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6. He went to gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. You should be accepting of others despite their skills, qualifications, or what they possess. This is the first jerry spinelli book that my third grade son read and it. Pdf loser book by jerry spinelli free download 218 pages. Loser choice board novel study activities menu book project tic tac toe. This board is all about how to use spinelli s books in the classroom, from eggs to stargirl. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. Loser jerry spinelli paperback harpercollins publishers. Loser is a coming of age young adult novel first published in 2002 by american author jerry spinelli.
Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Do you think that the winners in the book are always the best. The main characters of this realistic fiction, fiction story are. His novel, maniac magee, had just won the 1991 newbery medal. Jerry spinelli biography loser questions and answers the question and answer section for loser is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Books similar to loser share book recommendations with. I just finished jerry spinellis loser and although the book is over ten years old yikes. You can never go wrong with a jerry spinelli kids book. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. From bestselling and awardwinning author andrew clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. A noprep standards based interactive notebook literature. Beginning with donald zinkoffs early days of invisibility and ignorant bliss maybe it annoys you that he.
The story is written with an omniscient narrator, and even though the plot could focus on the kids that teased zinkoff, it focuses on zinkoffs positive attitudes despite his peers, instead. Loser by jerry spinelli overdrive rakuten overdrive. Mar 02, 2020 this book will make you and your child think deeply about how not every child will fit into the mold of what most kids and adults consider popular or successful such as the great athlete or the straight a student. Students use an inquiry process whereby students answer questions set out by group members during the game.
This paperback was delivered to me in perfect conditions and in a timely manner. Jun 02, 2015 a book trailer about loser by jerry spinelli. Loser book trailer by dylan book written by jerry spinelli. Study guide questions for stargirl by jerry spinelli study guide questions for stargirl by jerry spinelli part a. Jerry spinelli primary author only author division. By reading loser by jerry spinelli, i want to provide awareness for the students that not all students are the same and every one does not look or act the same way. Loser jerry spinelli is an american author who likes writing novels for children on their adolescence and early adulthood stage. The main setting of the story loser by jerry spinelli is in a small, interesting town.
Guide for loser by jerry spinelli free pdf file sharing. This gave him a difficulty to deal with the other kids. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in. Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. Jerry spinelli is currently considered a single author. Zinkoffs classmates call him a loser, but he does not feel that he is one. Middle school novelsmiddle school englishbook clubsbook club booksanchor. Loser by jerry spinelli by teacher julia teachers pay teachers. Everything you need to use jerry spinellis award winning novel, loser effectively in your classroom. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and. His other books include smiles to go, loser, space station seventh grade, who put that hair in my toothbrush. The story mostly takes place at zinkoffs house, john w.
Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. Satterfield elementary school, and in zinkoffs neighborhood. Jerry spinelli still remembers the sunday night when he was awakened by a phone call. Jerry spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania. Jerry spinelli at library of congress authorities, with 31 catalog records. 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.
Free loser worksheets and literature unit for teachers. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. A great book for grades rules, by cynthia lord a novel study for loser, by jerry spinelli, containing 30 journal prompts and 15 quizzes. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jerry spinelli books online. Each creative project has a description of what needs to be included. He lives in phoenixville, pennsylvania with his wife, fellow childrens book author eileen spinelli. Jul 25, 2017 jerry spinelli writes some of the best books for middle grade students. The loser in this book does not have these more commonly accepted gifts of athletic ability or great academic performance. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of loser. 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, jerry spinelli was really serious about baseball. Since we waited until the last minute to work on his summer reading project i ended up. This is a two page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book loser by jerry spinelli.
Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The three awards won by jerry spinelli by mrs bermudez on prezi. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Jerry spinellis loser is the story of a young boy named donald zinkoff and his trials and tribulations through primary and secondary school. Stargirl here enters the consciousness of the social pariah. And by the end, zinkoff proves that even a loser can be a hero. May 01, 2002 with a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the main character throughout the entire story. Use this fun and engaging activity to get students thinking more deeply about character traits, motive and action. In 1991, he won the newbery award for maniac magee, and in 1998, wringer was named a newbery honor book. The following events from the book are in the wrong order. Loser by jerry spinelli by jonathan galang on prezi. Middle grades realistic fiction is always a hit with children age 912it will pack a good emotional punch and resonate with most of them. Summary the novel is all about a young boy named donald zinkoff. Read free book excerpt from loser by jerry spinelli, page 1 of 2. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy named donald zinkoff, who has a hard time.
Spinelli, is a kids book, aimed at 8 12 year olds, although i think you need to be a bit older to actually understand it its a very different book there almost doesnt seem to be a plot. Presents a moral question with great care and sensitivity. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 218 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story. Magee project book in a bottle maniac magee by jerry spinelli novel. Free loser study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Loser by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This board is all about how to use spinellis books in the classroom, from eggs to. A novel study for loser, by jerry spinelli, containing 30 journal prompts and 15 quizzes.
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