Stargirl is a young adult novel published in 2000 by jerry spinelli, a newbery medalwinning author. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Author jerry spinelli plays two major events in this novel off of each other. February, 2019 just like stargirl, the book boys march to the beat of their own drum or strings of their own ukulele. Spinelli, jerry 1941 jerry spinelli was born on february 1, 1941, in norristown, pennsylvania. Stargirl by jerry spinelli paperback book scholastic. The book boys have their thoughts about this oneofakind character in jerry spinelli s novel for middle schoolers. Stargirl is a young adult childrens fiction novel written by jerry spinelli and published in 2000. It was unthinkable that stargirl could surviveor at least survive unchangedamong us. After reading the modern classic novel by jerry spinelli, the guys couldnt wait to discuss their own quirks. Play this fun video for your class and encourage your students to never be afraid to be their awesomely unique selves. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli.
She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile and sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. In this lesson, you will get to learn about some of the many honors and awards that were. While still a youngster, one of his poems about a hometown football team s victory was published in a local paper. Love, stargirl if stargirl floats your boat, then be sure to check out the sequel.
After stargirl wins the oratorical contest, leo says that the cheering is as wild as that of the crowd at a championship basketball game. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Jerry spinelli lesson plans for maniac magee, stargirl, and more free english learning and teaching resources from varsity tutors. Leo spoke with stargirl, leo explained to stargirl that she could not be on the hot seat because she was not a senior, leo followed stargirl home, leo went home and ate dinner. She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. Stargirl and leo have fun playing a greeting card game. Stargirl jerry spinelli henry county public schools. Her mission is to spread happiness and she captures leos heart with just one smile.
Smith campus of franklin middle school in somerset, new jerseyand student bhavya dive deep into the story as they imagine what it would be like if one of their favorite books, stargirl by jerry spinelli, collided with their real world at school. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in. After reading an advertisement on a bulletin board odd jobsask for mike, they decide what that. She sings happy birthday to classmates in the lunchroom, props a small. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with one cheer. Leo is as ordinary as it gets, struggling to conform to the rest of his peers, he has to. Hinton the boy who dared by susan campbell bartoletti the book thief by markus zusak copper sun by sharon m. To eileen, my stargirl and to loren eiseley, who taught us that even as we are. This book contains many questions about jerry spinelli s stargirl and their answers. She plays a ukulele, singing happy birthday to strangers. Newberywinning spinelli spins a magical and heartbreaking tale from the stuff of high school. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. It turns out the book boys and stargirl have quite a bit in common. An interactive word game will give student writers ideas.
Formerly homeschooled, stargirl comes to their arizona high school with a pet rat and a ukulele, wild clothes and amazing habits. Discuss issues of conformity and the challenges of standing out as students analyze the conflicts in jerry spinelli s novel stargirl. Stargirl by jerry spinelli scholastic teacher store. Activities, award winners, classics, classroom favorites, jerry spinelli, novels, stargirl, teachers. Rhonda stewarta sixth grade teacher at the sampson g. Stargirl by jerry spinelli scholastic good used condition paperback. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000 stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirl s character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. When the scholastic book fair visited your elementary school, it was hands down the best week of the year. This story is told by a boy named leo who was never the same after stargirl. I absolutely adored stargirl as i was reading the novel, and i guarantee you will too.
Jerry spinelli has won many awards in his native us. However, i just finished reading milkweed by jerry spinelli and enjoyed that one a lot more. In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and. This quiz will test your comprehension of chapters. Paperback order in the next 44 hours 5 minutes and get. Leo is smittenbut does he have the courage to stand by her when all of their peers ostracize this unique classmate. Top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. This inspired him to consider a career as a writer. Leo borlock follows the unspoken rule at mica area high school.
Draper nothing but the truth by avi speak by laurie halse anderson sunrise over fallujah by walter dean myers what i saw and how i lied by judy blundell. Why because it will entertan you and make you want to read more. Fiction love, stargirl picks up a year after stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so suddenly at the end of stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, hallways hum stargirl. Stargirl by jerry spinelli paperback book the parent store. Love, stargirl picks up a year after stargirl ends and reveals the new life of the beloved character who moved away so.
The book i am offering may not have the same cover as the one pictured. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly best book of the. I used the money i had to buy feather pens at the scholastic book fair to buy the. Scholastic book clubs the book boys talk about this week. After reading the modern classic novel by jerry spinelli, the guys. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high, stargirl turns heads with a burst of color and sound. Stargirl by jerry spinelli to kill a mockingbird by harper lee the outsiders by s. Stargirl is a touching and thoughtful book, a celebration of individualism and a condemnation of the kind of society that would stifle it. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. Stargirl tells the story of a new classmate, stargirl calloway, at leos highschool, who is not like the rest of his peers. But leos in love stargirl lives her own sweet way, doing her own sweet thing. Only he cant quite bring himself to accept the outcast role that being stargirl s friend puts him in.
In this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of. Stargirl by jerry spinelli chapters proprofs quiz. After enjoying a lighthearted look at and discussion from a dr. What word would you or your students use to describe stargirl. Stargirl is the focus at both events but in very different ways. This book has strong themes of conformity, individualism and friendship. The new film, stargirl, adapted from jerry spinelli s 2000 novel, shines brightest in its smallest moments. Stargirl is a romantic and funny novel by jerry spinelli. I must have been nine or ten years old the first time i saw its illustrated cover at my schools scholastic book fair. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. Somewhere in the midst of stargirl s arrival and rise and fall, normal leo borlock has tumbled into love with her.
Eleventhgrader leo borlock cannot quite believe the new student who calls herself stargirl. Actually, saying its illustrated is being generous. This book will make you wonder why and will make you want to know whats going to happen next. In a celebration of nonconformity, jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the fleeting, cruel nature of popularity. He learns that she had been homeschooled, but that cant be why she is so strange.
Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. I enjoy reading jerry spinelli s stargirl, and i believe that it is an excellent book for young adults and for middleaged adults such as myself to read. Seuss book, students will explore jerry spinelli s unique title character, stargirl. Stargirl by jerry spinelli and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jerry spinelli books, author biography, and reading. Stargirl by jerry spinelli is one of creative director david vozars favorite booksheres why. Stargirl book series 2 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Suddenly, stargirl is shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked, urges her to do the. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her. Stargirl paperback scholastic jerry spinelli scholastic. The book follows a young, mentally handicaped boy although his disability is never really specified. Jerry spinelli, stargirl stargirl is what her name claims to be. The bookrags lesson plan on stargirl suggests fun classroom activities that get students engaged in the work and its importance.
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