Published by arrangement with macmillan publishing companytitle page verso an ala notable book cover rl. Jun 20, 2008 shades of gray ebook written by carolyn reeder. How could they have, when the yankees were responsible for the deaths of everyone in his entire immediate family. What did hank think about wills collection and saber. Free shades of gray worksheets and literature unit 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. Few books are beautifully written, fewer still are. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 2 pages 1525 write either true or false in the blank before each statement. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his.
Fiction the civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who. This product is a readytogo packet of comprehension questions for the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. This book is about a boy who has lost his entire family during the civil war. The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction. Will remembered how he used to wash his face every morning in hot water brought to him by a slave. In carolyn reeder s beautiful story of will page and the invaluable lessons he learns as he struggles to get past an enormous loss following the civil war. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction for.
Shades of gray by carolyn reder is a wonderful book of learning how to respect people. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. 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. 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.
Shades of gray by carolyn reeder and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, o. But is uncle jed the traitor and coward will believes him to be. Shades of gray has 7 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters family if wills entire family died. Personal website for carolyn reeder view the website share. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. To ask other readers questions about shades of gray, please sign up. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shades of gray. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. 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 club, hosted by mrs. Nov 12, 2017 shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 1. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. A million shades of gray end of the book project choices and rubric wise guys gr 49. 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. A prezi presentation on the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young readers, died jan. Between shades of gray by ruta sepetys book trailer duration.
Shades of gray by carolyn reeder fantastic fiction. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. In which book does a character run away with the son of an insurance agent. Read shades of gray by tim obrien, carolyn reeder for free with a 30 day free trial. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an. What do you think of uncle jeds stand against fighting in the war. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. This is a close reading guide to the book shades of gray. While the pacifism in shades of gray took place during the civil war, every conflict has. Complete summary of carolyn reeders shades of gray. This is the site that will certainly give you alleviate of looking book shades of gray, by carolyn reeder to read. 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 virginia countryside with his aunt and the uncle he considers.
Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien, tim. Shades of gray is a novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Shades of gray reeder novel, 1989 childrens historical novel by carolyn reeder shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley shades of grey. Students should record at least 3 sentences in their reading journals in. Free shades of gray study unit worksheets for teachers to print. He moves in with the closet relatives he has, his aunt and uncle jed. Why was it so important to uncle jed that a person speak to him by his name. As an 11 year old, the book at times got a little boring, but i loved the thought and vivid details throughout the novel. In the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder were is the setting. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder, tim obrien, paperback.
In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for adults. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. Shades of gray read online free from your pc or mobile. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended.
Shades of gray i read shades of gray for a 6th grade project, and i very much enjoyed the book. Nov 12, 2017 shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 1 duration. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. She won the scott odell award for historical fiction. Megan jones in shades of gray is the tenyearold cousin of william. Carolyn reeder november 16, 1937 january 20, 2012 was an american writer best known for childrens historical novels. And now will has to leave his comfortable home in the shenandoah valley and live with relatives he has never met, people struggling to eke out a living on. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Rickabaugh and me for fourth grade students and their parents. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder by shelagh turner tpt.
Shades of gray by carolyn reeder 1999, paperback for sale. Her interest in the civil war was piqued by a vacation spent visiting the battlefields at antietam, gettysburg, and new market. 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. The author, carolyn reeder, is a teacher and a history buff. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. In which book did the fear of sharks prevent a character from going in the water. Close the lesson by asking students the question, why do you think reeder titled her book shades of gray.
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Jun 20, 2008 in the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page, the pain and bitterness havent ended. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. Noveltie ebook from learning links, see our free shipping offer and bulk order pricing. 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 tim obrien and carolyn reeder book read. Shades of gray book by carolyn reeder 7 available editions. The book shades of gray grew out of these experiences. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Research indicates that a students ability to comprehend what they read is one of the most critical pieces to success in school.
Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 3 part 2 youtube. Uncle jed got up early to feed what little stock the family had left. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder 1989, hardcover for sale. What are three character traits for meg from carolyn reeders shades of grey.