The book is unique among spinelli s work in that it is. To eileen, my stargirl and to loren eiseley, who taught us that even as we are, we are becoming and to sonny liston. With a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the main character throughout the entire story. Loser 2002, by american author jerry spinelli, is a coming of age novel for young adults. Zinkoff is one of the most unusual, endearing characters ever to grace the pages of a novel for young readers. Loser jerry spinelli is an american author who likes writing novels for children on their adolescence and early adulthood stage.
Reading it feels like an adult talking about the life of a child, which is true. You should also ask him any questions you might have about the book or himself. Loser book report form pdf file customize the loser book report loser. Jerry spinelli received the newbery medal for maniac magee and a newbery honor for wringer. This is a book we wrote about the summer we turned eleven and jake ditched. Satterfield elementary school or monroe middle school. Stargirl author jerry spinelli interview with the vandervault digital archive duration. The question and answer section for loser is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Middle grades realistic fiction is always a hit with children age 912it will pack a good emotional punch and resonate with most of them. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. He went to gettysburg college and johns hopkins university. In this document, you will write a letter to jerry spinelli telling him your opinion of the book.
Zinkoffs no one calls him donald except his teachers mistakes and quirks. The book i chose to read is loser by jerry spinelli. Loser by jerry spinelli by teacher julia teachers pay teachers. Do you think that the winners in the book are always the best. May 01, 2018 jerry spinelli s novel, loser, details the childhood of donald zinkoff, focusing on his life from the first through sixth grades. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Jerry spinelli about the author jerry spinelli is an author of over 20 great books for middle schoolers. 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 along the way. Free loser worksheets and literature unit for teachers. No one likes him also they have a special name for him it is loser. Loser by jerry spinelli, book talk, elementary library youtube. See the progress your students make while they are reading. Loser you should have thought of some additional questions you might like to ask.
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. Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday be replaced with hero. His novels are recognized for their humor and poignancy, and his characters and situations are often drawn from his reallife experience as a father of six children. Loser by jerry spinelli book talk youtube book talk. It contains 16 pages of activities 36 total pages including the answer key, assessments, and scoring rubrics. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Beloved author jerry spinelli has written another perfectly ontarget, humorous, and brilliant story about the struggles of growing up and discovering who you are. Loser by jerry spinelli book talk book talk, jerry. Why do you think it is so important that zinkoff is chosen in the last scene of the novel. The book loser details the growth of donald zinkoff, an autistic boy. Loser by jerry spinelli now has a character map for the main character, donald zinkoff. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Click on the pen at the bottom of this page and it will take you to a blank word document. Loser by jerry spinelli by jonathan galang on prezi.
So loser is basically about donald zinkoff, which is an exceptional and special kid. Loser quotes by jerry spinelli meet your next favorite book. And you eat lunch with him and talk with him and share secrets and laugh a lot and go places and do stuff, and when you wake up in the morning, hes the first person you think of. Why do you think jerry spinelli wrote a story about a loser. Apr 30, 2015 loser by jerry spinelli book talk youtube stay safe and healthy.
Hes a newbery medalist whos written more than two dozen novels for kids. She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The main plot of the story is that donald zinkoff has horrible handwriting, is clumsy, and is a loser to everyone else. Youll be the talk of the teachers lounge with these smart classroom ideas.
As a kid jerry wanted either to be a cowboy or a baseball player. Ppt loser by jerry spinelli powerpoint presentation free. From renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story. In first grade his teacher told the students how many years until the end of twelfth grade. Jerry spinelli was born in norristown, pennsylvania. Loser is the story donald zinkoff as he moves from the first through the sixth grades. Stargirl was like a breath of fresh air, but we were so used to pollution we didnt appreciate her. She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the. Jerry spenelli writes for children and juveniles, actuallyhis target audience are those in middle gradeyet teenagers, young adults, and adults could totally enjoy reading his books. Recess turns out to be just another name for life as he has always known it chapter 6, a wonderful question, pg.
Loser is a touching book about the human spirit, the importance of failure, and how any name can someday. What is the setting of eggs by jerry spinelli jerry. Loser by jerry spinelli, chapters 111 vocabulary list. Jerry spinelli talks about his own childhood and what influenced him to create zinkoff the lead character in his bestselling book, loser. The back of the book says he wrote crash, which was published in 1996, to show the world a little bit of what jocks are made of. Loser by jerry spinelli jerry spinelli s novel, loser, chronicles the childhood of donald zinkoff.
Jerry spinelli gives his readers a careful, at times humorous, portrait of a. You can never go wrong with a jerry spinelli kids book. This paperback was delivered to me in perfect conditions and in a timely manner. Most readers will relate to either knowing or being a donald zinkoff at some point in their lives. Zinkoffs classmates call him a loser, but he does not feel that he is one. Sep 06, 2018 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. This classic book is perfect for fans of gordon korman and carl hiaasen. 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. In second and third grade his teachers did not like him. This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for loser 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. Use this fun and engaging activity to get students thinking more deeply about character traits, motive and action.
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. Loser, by jerry spinelli, follows the life throughout grade school of a boy named donald zinkoff, who has a hard time achieving success in anything he does, yet proves to be very successful at being a good person. 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. In the lunchroom she serenades people with her ukulele on. As a newbery awardwinning author, spinelli can expect readers to have high expectations. Donald zinkoff is one of the greatest kids, he laughs easily, he likes people, he loves school, he tries to rescue a little girl from the streets. His other books include smiles to go, loser, space station seventh grade, who put that hair in my toothbrush. The story is written with an omniscient narrator, and even though the plot could focus on the kids that teased zinkoff, it focuses on. This gave him a difficulty to deal with the other kids. Author jerry spinelli is pretty darn famous for his stories of childhood and adolescence. Especially when he produces a novel in the young adult genre. The themes of loser include education, societal indifference toward kindness, and the nobility of maintaining ones vision of life. His name is donald zinkoff and he wants to be like his father the mail man.
The book is unique among spinellis work in that it is. As a kid jerry wanted either to be a cowboy or a baseball. Just like other kids, zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and wants to be like his dad when he grows up. A vocabulary list featuring loser by jerry spinelli, chapters 111. Jan 08, 2008 from renowned newberywinning author jerry spinelli comes a powerful story about how not fitting in just might lead to an incredible life. Jerry spinelli is an author of over 20 great books for middle schoolers. Ppt loser by jerry spinelli powerpoint presentation. Fortunately, spinelli rarely disappoints and he doesnt disappoint here. He is, in the callous summation of his classmates, a loser. 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. But zinkoff also raises his hand with all the wrong answers, trips over his own feet, and falls down with laughter over a word like ja. Loser by jerry spinelli chapters 2224 summary and analysis.
Spinelli is best known for his 1990 newbery award winning childrens book, maniac magee. Donald zinkoff is clumsy, enthusiastic, and often oblivious to how others perceive him but even when others are unkind, donald remains true to himself. Written by jerry spinelli, audiobook narrated by steve buscemi. Jerry spinelli again proves why hes the king of storytellers shelf awarenss, starred in this tale of a girl who learns that heroes can come in surprising disguises, and that even if we dont always get what we want, sometimes we really do get what we need. With a name like loser, i really expected to hate this book and feel sorry for the. Loser is a coming of age young adult novel first published in 2002 by american author jerry spinelli.
Loser, by jerry spinelli, is one of my favorite fiction novels. Spinelli follows him from early childhood through middle school. Written by jerry spinelli, audiobook narrated by mandy siegfried. Apr 30, 2015 apr 30, 2015 loser by jerry spinelli book talk youtube stay safe and healthy. Why do you think zinkoffs lucky stone is so important to him after the claudia incident. Summary the novel is all about a young boy named donald zinkoff. Jimmy wonders if the waiting man ever thought of going to vietnam and looking for his brother himself. 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. Loser by jerry spinelli meet your next favorite book. Zinkoffs no one calls him donald except his teachers mistakes and quirks are endearing, since were seeing them from the inside. In the lunchroom she serenades people with her ukulele on their birthday.
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