Divergent unit gabrielle thompsons teaching portfolio. In my opinion, to get a true appreciation for the book the reader should be about 14 or older. In beatrice priors dystopian chicago world, society is divided into. Thus you can explain the principles to people you will then be able to use the language, saying excuse me, i hear convergence if someone starts criticising ideas in the middle of a divergent session. I am already halfway through the second book insurgent divergent, book 2 which i only started last night after finishing divergent and wow the series impossibly is getting better the more i read. Most students around that age can truly relate to the struggles of the main character, tris, whose divergence. Here are other interesting facts about divergent to notice.
Recommended to book clubs by 33 of 33 members in beatrice priors dystopian chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtuecandor the honest, abnegation the selfless, dauntless the brave, amity the peaceful, and erudite the intelligent. Students explore character development across the complete divergent series, by new york times bestselling author veronica roth, and discuss how they would bring these bestselling books to the. Follow your heart at the choosing ceremony, tris decides to go for dauntless, even though she knows her parents will be disappointed. Facts about divergent will tell the readers about the notable american science fiction released in 2014. These activities will let your students engage with this story in unique. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Candor the honest, abnegation the selfless, dauntless the brave, amity the peaceful, and erudite the intelligent. Whether you are hosting a themed party just because, or using it as a way to have a fun themed birthday, this is a great popular idea that all the teens. Book club ideas kid through adult great group activities. Take the divergent faction quiz to determine your faction. One of our ice breaker activities was to discuss how divergent was going to be adapted as a movie, what scenes were we most looking forward to, and what we thought about the actors who were cast as the characters. Divergent divergent series 1 veronica roth, 2011 harpercollins 576 pp.
Because the battle between the factions and the rebels still rages. Over 140 pages of reading comprehension materials for divergent, by veronica roth. Print and present covers a 3045 minute therapy session large print for the patient to follow the directions or as guided by you. This thirteenpage scene reveals unknown facts and fascinating details about fours character, his past, his own initiation, and his thoughts about new dauntless. Create a faction of your own which is focused on a trait that you deem. At this meeting we came dressed as the faction we thought we belonged in, took faction quizzes while we were there, and discussed the book while eating some fabulous treats. I am absolutely hooked to the divergent world and the book was literally unputdownable. Divergent and convergent activities do not go well together, and keeping them deliberately separate is a very good idea. In beatrice priors dystopian chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue. Which faction manifesto quote shows which faction beatrice chose. Divergent ya book club libguides at university of dubuque.
Did your students grasp key concepts in their reading of divergent by veronica roth. This lesson will detail some activities you can use that will inspire divergent thinking in. Bold, dramatic and unrelentingly intense, this powerhouse novel tells the story of a 16yearold girl caught in the middle of a harrowing dystopian nightmare. Written by veronica roth, divergent is the first book in roths dystopian trilogy. Schools earn scholastic rewards when parents or staff order from us. In our post on the dystopian genre, we mentioned that many books contain elements of both dystopia and. Join us each week as we discuss each chapter of divergent well post a discussion guide to use with your book club here when were done. Divergent propaganda activity for divergent by veronica roth book clubs, book club books, high. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions to guide reading comprehension and promote dialogue about issues of resilience, trust, independence, family, and community. Apr 28, 2014 we actually ended up having two different book club meetings for these books. I dont think there is anything inappropriate in the book that younger readers would be affected by. Book iii katherine tegen books, an imprint of harpercollins childrens books.
Discussion questions for divergent by veronica roth these discussion questions were prepared by the national network to end domestic violence nnedv for the reader with a cause book club on goodreads. And as the last few cars pass, a mass exodus of young men and women in dark clothing hurl themselves from the moving cars, some dropping and rolling, others stumbling a few steps before regaining their balance. Divergent prereading lesson plan not all those who wander. May 25, 2011 dystopian books give us so much to work with, its almost too easy to use them in the classroom. Author veronica roth will discuss her new book divergent. Divergent birthday divergent party divergent trilogy teen programs library programs book club books good books book clubs teen library what others are saying divergent party ideas what a great idea for the movie release get friends together and bring canned food for local food bank, erudite trivia game, candor truth or lie game etc. This dystopian series set in a futuristic chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers.
This prereading lesson is meant to bring to the forefront the idea of cliques and society separating itself, helping them to identify that we already naturally group off. Divergent faction morality activity and worksheet divergent. However, i feel that a younger reader wouldnt be able to fully understand the sociological themes in the book. Divergent reading comprehension worksheets, workbook, guides.
Starting or joining a book club is initially exciting. I love reading and i love getting together with my friends to discuss. There is a chart for students to fill in the following for each faction. Divergent printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Advanced search showing results for divergent in all categories. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Liven up your book club meetings by playing a quick game or two when your members first arrive. Divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. Free divergent study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Here are book club ideas from reading group themes to fun book group activities that liven up any group.
Therefore, all of the students, from the brightest to the struggling, will be able to comprehend the text and actively participate in class discussion and activities. Take the prep work and guess work out of your busy day with this easy to use large print 20pt or higher divergent naming worksheet. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or. Propaganda activity for divergent by veronica roth. Channel your students enthusiasm for the divergent series with these standardsbased language arts activities based on the novels behind the films. Divergent is a book about a girl, who, as you may know, choses recklessness and violence above a peaceful structured life with her family. Veronica roth this guide was written by teens for teens to accompany the reading of this resilience literature. Whether youre a huge fan of divergent or have never heard of it, here are 10 big life lessons you can learn from this bestselling young adult novel.
Whether you are hosting a themed party just because, or using it as a way to have a fun themed birthday, this is a great popular idea that all the teens will love. If you work at a school you can use rewards to buy books and resources for your classroom or library. Tris and her allies head back to amity headquarters to heal their wounds and to plan the next stage of the insurgency. We asked four teenagers to explain divergent to old people the first movie in the dystopian young adult book trilogy comes out this weekend. Set in the future in chicago, the book describes difficult choices that have to be made in a dystopian world. If you like our questions please feel free to use them and dont forget to join the conversation online at. Faction focused divergent party ideas teen entertainment. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 3 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
Insurgent is the second installment of veronica roths divergent trilogy, which is about lead characters tries and tobias in a young adult dystopian novel. During book club meetings there is a fair amount of socializing and having a good time. We love the great crossover movies based up on the divergent book series by veronica roth, and these faction focused divergent party ideas are a great way to bring the books and movies home. Teacher guide, student guide, workbook, workbook answer key, our key questions worksheets, and additional blank worksheets. Fun classroom activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and countless other creative exercises. Hl books are useful in engaging older struggling or reluctant readers. Exciting, violent dystopian thriller is original, addictive. If you are a fan of the hunger games or the maze runner then you will absolutely love this. It was a research project and it included a group presentation. Divergent thinking is an important process that you should always be trying to engage your students in. In triss world, society is divided into five factions matched to five human virtues. Divergent by veronica roth couples book club ideas. Do you think this idea has a place in todays society, or is it contrary to what. Candor, abnegation, dauntless, amity, and divergent.
Divergent faction symbols these can be printed and cut out to put on anything including balloons. Play divergent quizzes on sporcle, the worlds largest quiz community. It is a really great way to not only help students monitor their own comprehension of who is. It is meant to make them think about which of the five virtues in the book divergent they consider the. The novel is the first of the divergent trilogy, a series of young adult dystopian novels set in a divergent universe. See more ideas about divergent, divergent series and divergent party. This past week a group of 18 north carolina teens gathered together in a fear factor es. Divergent by veronica roth couples book club ideas august couples book club. What kind of tattoo does beatrices aptitude test instructor have. Are you thinking of planing a party or book club meeting for the divergent book series by veronica roth. Below are some essay prompts to get you thinking, and project ideas to keep you busy. Here are some great ideas for planning a fun and exciting theme party.
The paperback of the divergent series four book paperback box set. In the divergent universe, there are five factions that are each dedicated to a particular virtue. For this months book we picked veronica roths new dystopian book, divergent which is an action packed page turner from start to finish. Which is not a faction that beatrice could pick from. The cast of divergent include shailene woodley, theo james, zoe kravitz, ansel elgort, jai courtney, ashley judd, tony goldwyn, kate winslet, maggie q, miles teller and ray stevenson. Divergent was adapted from the novel with the similar name. Use your mind to answer questions about the amazing book. The divergent lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. In our society, what ideas and beliefs are people loyal to in the way triss society is loyal to the concept of the. Additionally, you could also have a short book discussion.
Mar 17, 2014 one of our ice breaker activities was to discuss how divergent was going to be adapted as a movie, what scenes were we most looking forward to, and what we thought about the actors who were cast as the characters. We asked four teenagers to explain divergent to old people. Free divergent worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Divergent is a popular youngadult novel set in a dystopian future. Jun 04, 2014 this worksheet can be used after reading the beginning of divergent, or while reading divergent. She creates a world where the biggest choice of your life must be decided at 16 years old. This lesson plan uses a text lesson to summarize the book for students. The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help students understand divergent in fun and entertaining ways. If you are a fan of ya and dystopian and are one of the rare. This book is a masterpiece that hooks you all the way through. Divergent propaganda activity for divergent by veronica roth. What is beatrices first obstacle in her aptitude test.
Of course, you will also discuss the latest book you are reading, but if that is all you do your meetings will soon become boring. The lexile also puts the age range of divergent at 1418. Divergent series themed book club meeting mama luvs books. Book talk in class about the book divergent by veronica roth. According to my students, the next book, allegiant, will be released in october of this year. The possibilities presented here are for kid through grownup book clubs including those focused on nonfiction, romances, history book clubs and so on.
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