The One and Only Ivan Week 1

Week 1:

MONDAY

1. Read pg. 1-26

2. Videos From Class

3. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What does Ivan mean when he says, “In my size humans see a test of themselves” (p. 4), 

2. What does Ivan mean when he says, “I am too much gorilla and not enough human” (p. 7)? 

3. Why does the sign for the Big Top Mall show Ivan as angry and fierce?

4. Why doesn’t Ivan express any anger in the beginning of the story? 

TUESDAY: PG. 27-49

1. Read pg. 27-42; Stella —> Sorry

2. Discussion Questions:

1. What is the importance of the television in Ivan’s cage? What does he learn from watching the television?

2. Why does he like Westerns, and what does he learn from the nature shows? 

3. What do you learn from television? What would you say is the most important thing television has taught you?

4. What are the characteristics of Stella that make Ivan call her his best friend?  Why is she important to Ivan?

5. What are the characteristics of Bob that make Ivan call him his best friend?  Why is he important to Ivan?

6. What does Stella mean when she says, “Old age is a powerful disguise” (p. 31)?

3. Watch Video

Thursday: pg. 43-78 (julia - tricks)

1. Read pg. 43-78 (julia - tricks)

2. Discussion Questions: