Shades of gray by carolyn reeder novel unit chapters 1012. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. Shades of gray tim obrien illustrator carolyn reeder author 2008 moonshiners son carolyn reeder author 2008 the secret project notebook. He moves in with the closet relatives he has, his aunt and uncle jed. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about.
Shades of gray ebook by carolyn reeder, tim obrien. For your reference, we provided these shades of gray quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. From time to time, critics have taken me to task for certain omissions in books ive written, particularly when the book was centered on a true historical personage. Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who. Free shades of gray study unit worksheets for teachers to print. If you are on the battle of the books team i think this will help you.
Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young readers, died jan. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 1 sarah parmenter. She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for adults. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in between shades of gray, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters family if wills entire family died. Carolyn reeder november 16, 1937 january 20, 2012 was an american writer best known for childrens historical novels. Megan jones in shades of gray is the tenyearold cousin of william.
As an 11 year old, the book at times got a little boring, but i loved the thought and vivid details. Well if you do then you will enjoy fosters war by carolyn reeder. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder by shelagh turner tpt. The civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended.
Shades of gray by margaret whisnant teachers pay teachers. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Shades of gray by reeder, carolyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate. Shades of gray courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended.
Will learns this lesson eventually, but at the beginning of the novel he judges character. Teachers discussion guide shades of gray chapter 1. Will is devoted to the confederacy, for which his father gave his life, and his uncle chose to stay out of the war and refused to fight, an act will views as cowardly. Shades of gray, by carolyn reeder fitzbetweentheshelves family connection, tech talk, this week in photos family connection 3 comments last night was our first ever family book.
Feel free to email me if youre looking for questions for a specific. Theme and character in the historical novel historical novel society. As an 11 year old, the book at times got a little boring, but i loved the thought and vivid details throughout the novel. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder 1989, hardcover for. Immediately download the carolyn reeder summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching carolyn reeder. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder in the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. This product is a readytogo packet of comprehension questions for the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. She also wrote two other books called grandpas mountain and moonshiners son.
Shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. These fiction and nonfiction biographies, picture books, and chapter books are great to use for independent reading, guided reading groups or literature circles, or use to read aloud to. Will page lived with his welloff family in winchester, virginia a. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. A prezi presentation on the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Free shades of gray worksheets and literature unit for. By carolyn reeder shades of gray by carolyn reeder 19891 hardcover by carolyn reeder will be shipped from us. While the pacifism in shades of gray took place during the civil war, every. Discussion of themes and motifs in carolyn reeders shades of gray. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible. For your reference, we provided these shades of gray quotes with page numbers using the following. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
Reeder has written the first chapter so that as an audience we are captivated and want to read more to learn about the characters we have just met. Students should record at least 3 sentences in their reading journals in. In the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder were is the. Morality, integrity, and sacrifice strength and identity. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien, tim. The interview with will shades of grey by carolyn reeder. Historical united states social themes death, grief, bereavement social issues. Explain that the title of this book is a common saying, or idiom give other examples of idioms.
This 31 slide smart file has absolutely everything youll need to teach chapters 1012 of carolyn reeders shades of gray historical novel of the civil war. What are three character traits for meg from carolyn reeders shades of grey. Though the setting might be unfamiliar to young readers, kadohata does a good. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. Across the lines by carolyn reeder, paperback barnes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take. Fifty shades of grey study guide contains a biography of e l james, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live.
Shades of gray tim obrien illustrator carolyn reeder author 2008 moonshiners son carolyn reeder author 2008 the secret project notebook carolyn reeder author 2005 creators. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 2 pages 1525 write either true or false in the blank before each statement. Her other historical novels for young people include across the lines, grandpas mountain, moonshiners son, and captain kate. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder shades of gray objective tests teaching guide this 29page resource for teaching carolyn reeders story of a family caught in the aftermath of the civil war is a series of objective tests truefalse, yesno, multiple choice that check for factual story comprehension. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Discussion of themes and motifs in carolyn reeder s shades of gray. Pointofview what are the pros and cons about this book being written. Shades of gray by carolyn reder is a wonderful book of learning how to respect people. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shades of gray.
Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction for. Uncle jed got up early to feed what little stock the family had left. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cds or access codes.
The packet requires students to answer questions about the book chapter by chapter. A million shades of gray is a story about family and friendship, themes any. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while. His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters. This book is available at the american center in hanoi. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, o. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder, tim obrien, paperback. A million shades of gray end of the book project choices and rubric.
Shades of gray, carolyn reeder respect social studies. She won the scott odell award for historical fiction. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle he considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at a. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder 198911 30 hardcover. But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. Shades of gray, simon and schuster, 2008 160 pages. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Carolyn reeder at the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the virginia countryside.
This book is about a boy who has lost his entire family during the civil war. This story is emotional and wonderful at the same time with great plot twists and great story. Close the lesson by asking students the question, why do you think reeder titled her book shades of gray. Ive written packets of comprehension questions for over 100 books grades 17. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his. John mcdonough at the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the. Published by arrangement with macmillan publishing companytitle page verso an ala notable bookcover rl. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Freebooknotes found 4 important quotes from 3 key chapters of shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Will remembered how he used to wash his face every morning in hot water brought to him by a slave. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page.