Norman jorgensen for children and young adults teachers notes teacher notes, young adults. Background information tips for family child care fcc providers for creating literacyrich environments to support childrens explorations with language, print, and writing. Based on the book the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy, this 11 page vocabulary work contains 10 different activities and a homework packet. Valerie flournoy when tanyas much loved grandmother becomes ill, tanya inspires the entire family to help her finish the quilt and the family history it reveals. Literature circle or novel study questions for the book, the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. Jan 24, 2015 my favorite quote from the book every quilt tells a story.
You write it with your needle and you read it with your heart. Before, during, and after reading tips, activities, and reproducibles to help children create great readingresponses to a favorite picture bookvalerie flournoys the patchwork quilt. Twenty years ago valerie flournoy and jerry pinkney created a warmhearted intergenerational story that became an awardwinning perennial. She watches her grandmother make a patch work quilt, and becomes fascinated by its construction.
The main character tanya and her grandmother decide to make a quilt using all of the fabric that belonged to. Gather enough copies of the book, so each child can follow up the group inclass reading and re. Ages 6 and up the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy and jerry pinkney. Valerie flournoy, author info, published books, bio, photo. A patchwork alphabet by ann whitford paul the josefina story quilt by elanor coerr reuben and the quilt by p. The patchwork quilt this picture book is about the relationship between tanya and her grandmother. Resonating with universal experience, the story is a rich example of a supportive. The granddaughter and her mother get involved in the quilt making, too. Here you will find 25 questions that go in order throughout the book and provide book pages where the answer can be found. Find patchwork quilt lesson plans and teaching resources. In this activity, students interview older people in their family or community, draw.
Winter brain breakshere are 60 fun winter themed brain break activities to get your students refocused. The patchwork quilt, written by valerie flournoy and jerry pinkey, is the story of how a young girl called tanya learns to treasure and value her own family traditions. The patchwork quilt illustrated by jerry pinkney the best time of day illustrated by george ford the twins strike back illustrated by melodye rosales celie and the harvest fiddler illustrated by james e. This is also an easy craft older adults with functional limitations can make to. The patchwork quilt by flournoy, valerie 1952 board, markers, colored paper, crayons, scissors. The patchwork quilt written by valerie flournoy illustrated.
Easy diy candy corn ring toss with glow necklaces for a fun fall. The patchwork quilt, by valerie flournoy, is about a girl named tanya and her grandma who is making a quilt. Books april 2020 twenty years ago valerie flournoy and jerry pinkney created a warmhearted intergenerational story that became an awardwinning perennial. The patchwork quilt vocabulary, comprehension, homework and. Editions of the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. Coretta scott king illustrator award 1986 jerry pinkney, plot summary. Using scraps cut from the familys old clothing, tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her familys life. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy, jerry pinkney. To ask other readers questions about the patchwork quilt, please sign up. So one of the books that i love to read is the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy.
This is a great activity to prepare students for writing a summary. Her grandma was working in the living room, making a patchwork quilt. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The patchwork quilt is such a beautiful story about the importance of family and traditions. Valerie flournoy scholastic printing, september 1996. Young scholars create unity by creating a patch for the classroom patchwork quilt. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In the book the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy illustrated by jerry pinkney, a grandmother decides to make a special patchwork quilt from scraps of material in her home. A readingresponse project printable lesson plans, ideas and craftivities. The patchwork quilt written by valerie flournoy illustrated by jerry pinkney, 1985, dial books for young readers. A read aloud of, the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. Since then children from all sorts of family situations and configurations continue to be drawn to its portrait of those bonds that create the fabric of family life.
This activity uses the book the patchwork quilt, by valerie flournoy to give. You know that time of the year when you scramble to find activities to keep your. Lesson plan the patchwork quilt and something from nothing. The patchwork quilt hardcover march 29, 1985 by valerie flournoy author visit amazons valerie flournoy page. Background information tips for family child care fcc providers for creating literacyrich environments to support childrens explorations with.
Picture books that celebrate seniors and aging doing good. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy is a story about an africanamerican girl named tanya and her grandma and a quilt. Tanya enjoys helping her grandma make a special patchwork quilt, as grandma tells stories behind the fabric she uses while they work. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy childrens book. Tanya loves listening to her grandmother talk about the quilt she is making from pieces of. The patchwork quilt flournoy, valerie, pinkney, jerry on. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy librarything. She really enjoyed working with the plastic sewing needle. The patchwork quilt obtain some photographs of quilts, such. Here are paper quilts crafts activities and instructions to make beautiful paper quilts arts projects by using quilting techniques with pieces of paper. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy scholastic. Books with positive portrayals of older characters.
Coming in all sizes, shapes and colors, families are as varied as patchwork quilts with their own special brand of love. See more ideas about childrens books, picture book, books. A cardboard, cut in a basic quilt pattern at least 10 detachable squares. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy and jerry pinkney is a childrens book worth picking up. Comprehension questions for the patchwork quilt by valerie.
Can be used by individual students or as a cooperative learning activity. She talked about when she was little girl her mom made a quilt. The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sequencing activity for the patchwork quilt by valerie. Oct 22, 2019 a sequencing activity to complete after reading the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. The patchwork quilt vocabulary work by stephen wolfe tpt. The quilt is a symbol of that affection, the simplicity of familial love, the strength of its parts, and the continuation of its heritage. Each question also states the type of question example. Buckley moss, merle good the boy and the quilt by shirley kurtz, cheryl benner the keeping quilt by patricia polacco the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy quilt block history of pioneer days by mary cobb, jan davey. Gather enough copies of the book, so each child can follow up the group inclass reading and reread in independent reading time. Children desperately need mentors, adults who model appropriate behavior, coach it, and.
Flournoy writes of a little girl named, tanya, and how every day she admires the quilt her grandmother is making. For early grades i would pair it with a fun activity of making a classroom quilt. It can brighten the season for a grandparent or grandfriends e. Since then children from all sorts of family situations and configurations continue to be drawn to its portrait of those bonds that create the fabric of. African american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book club. After listening to the story, the patchwork quilt, students have a class discussion about the book. Sequencing activity for the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. Resonating with universal experience, the story is a rich example of a supportive contemporary black family. Quizlet is a lightning fast way to learn vocabulary. Before, during, and after reading tips, activities, and reproducibles to help children create great readingresponses to a favorite picture bookvalerie flournoys.
Start with some stories to get everyone in a quilting mood. Jerry pinkneys illustrations are so warm and mellow, underlying the theme. Fiction tanya loves listening to her grandmother talk about the quilt she is making from pieces of colorful fabric from the family clothes. The patchwork quilt, written by valerie flournoy and jerry pinkey, is the story of. A 1986 winner of the coretta scott king book award in the illustrtor category, this book has both a charming, realistic story and pictures that evoke family togetherness. Make copies of the community interview pdf handout one for each student. The patchwork quilt obtain some photographs of quilts. One day tanya is sick and cannot go outside to play so she goes to talk to her grandmother and learns about the quilt her grandma is making. A howto handout for making a colorful classroom quilt to support a reading of the patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy. This warm story is lovingly told with sensitive, beautiful watercolor illustrations.
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