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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. Awardhonor book, jane addams peace institution, 1990, all for shades of grey. Across the lines by carolyn reeder and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are important. The unworldly, innocent ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Shades of gray tim obrien illustrator carolyn reeder author 2008 moonshiners son carolyn reeder author 2008 the secret project notebook. The book shades of gray grew out of these experiences. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle. Buy shades of gray by carolyn reeder online at alibris. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family. But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. After visiting the local museums in the shenandoah valley and the virginia piedmont, she read firsthand accounts of the wars effect on local citizens.

The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Shades of gray by carolyn reder is a wonderful book of learning how to respect people. Shades of gray by margaret whisnant teachers pay teachers. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. Why would will have troubles following the trap line. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien.

Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. This product is a readytogo packet of comprehension questions for the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Shades of gray has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people.

Students should record at least 3 sentences in their reading journals in. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 2 pages 1525 write either true or false in the blank before each statement. In which book did the fear of sharks prevent a character from going in the water. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who. The ideas for my stories grow out of things that interest me rather than out of my own experiences, carolyn reeder commented in the seventh book of junior authors and illustrators. 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. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, o. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. She tells elena her name is ona, and that her husband, vitas, was taken by the nkvd.

Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Shades of gray book by carolyn reeder 7 available editions. William page is a young man and the main characterwho. Her interest in the civil war was piqued by a vacation spent visiting the battlefields at antietam, gettysburg, and new market. The interview with will shades of grey by carolyn reeder. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. Personal website for carolyn reeder view the website share. As an 11 year old, the book at times got a little boring, but i loved the thought and vivid details throughout the novel. If you are on the battle of the books team i think this will help you. Carolyn reeder the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Isbn 9780689826962 the book won the scott odell award for historical fiction for 1990. He considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at all. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia.

She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for adults. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder, tim obrien, paperback. Rickabaugh and me for fourth grade students and their parents. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. Free shades of gray worksheets and literature unit for. 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. Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray is now the film ashes in the snow. The questions, which cover the novel as chapterbychapter quizzes and a whole book test. Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Last night was our first ever family book club, hosted by mrs.

Ona wails for her baby, while the bald man cries of the pain in his leg. For your reference, we provided these shades of gray quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. This book is about a boy who has lost his entire family during the civil war. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. A prezi presentation on the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Close the lesson by asking students the question, why do you think reeder titled her book shades of gray. Will remembered how he used to wash his face every morning in hot water brought to him by a slave.

Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young readers, died jan. Shades of gray, simon and schuster, 2008 160 pages. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate. She won the scott odell award for historical fiction. Explain that the title of this book is a common saying, or idiom give other examples of idioms if students need more clarificationits raining cats and dogs or feeling under the weather. He moves in with the closet relatives he has, his aunt and uncle jed. The packet requires students to answer questions about the. Freebooknotes found 4 important quotes from 3 key chapters of shades of gray by carolyn reeder. A million shades of gray end of the book project choices and rubric wise guys gr 49. 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. Free shades of gray study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.

His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters family if wills entire family died. Scholastic education trade publishing international about scholastic customer service contact us. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction for. But is uncle jed the traitor and coward will believes him to be. See full terms and conditions and this months choices. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder 1989, hardcover for sale. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Uncle jed got up early to feed what little stock the family had left. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Research indicates that a students ability to comprehend what they read is one of the most critical pieces to success in school. No one on the truck has medical training, but they all chip in supplies to create a splint for the mans leg. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder by shelagh turner tpt.

At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. A man on the truck, who worked for the bank, gives elena his jacket to keep the woman warm. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and. In which book does a character run away with the son of an insurance agent. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. 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. Carolyn reeder november 16, 1937 january 20, 2012 was an american writer best known for childrens historical novels. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shades of gray. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. Click to read more about shades of gray by carolyn reeder.

In particular, american history fascinates the author, and so she has placed her novels for. 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. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his. The author, carolyn reeder, is a teacher and a history buff. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love.