Jun 03, 2014 the book was especially appropriate for middle school aged children. This novel for young adults is mainly a first person narrative of how a middle school graduate comes to terms with the illness of his much loved grandfather. Authors purpose for writing the graduation of jake mooninterviewing barbara park, author of the graduation of jake moonreading reflectionsummarizing chapterssetting in the graduation of jake moonmain ideaall about jakejake and mecharacter growth and. Jake moons world changed for ever when his grandfather,skelly, got the alzhemimers disease. The book gave some insight about alzheimers disease due to jake s grandpasskelly condition. The graduation of jake moon aladdin fiction by barbara park and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I thought this was the best book i have read in a long time. All about the graduation of jake moon by barbara park. The graduation of jake moon barbara park, author, paul.
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Jake moon used to love the time he spent with his grandfather. Barbara park, one of todays most popular and versatile authors, has created a funny, honest, and unforgettable portrait of a boy struggling to understand this debilitating disease and graduate to a more sympathetic and accepting relationship with his. The graduation of jake moon hardcover by barbara park, paul colin illustrator atheneum books for young readers, 9780689839122, 128pp. Listen to graduation of jake moon audiobook by barbara park. Life hasnt been the same for jake moon since his grandfather, skelly, got alzheimers disease. The book is about jake moons grandfather named skelly. But lately it seems that skelly is acting strangely, to say the least. Buy a cheap copy of the graduation of jake moon book by barbara park. The graduation of jake moon study guide by kritterwms includes 37 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. The graduation of jake moon i think that the graduation of jake moon is really about not losing hope, growing stronger, and pushing harder to make things better.
But when jake is in third grade, skelly begins forgetting things and by the time jake is ready to graduate from eighth grade skellys alzheimers has progressed to the point where he is. Inspire the graduate with books full of wisdom, wit and encouragement, or pick up a guest book to get autographs from everyone at the graduation party. The graduation of jake moon hennepin county librarysecond reason i think it is asd is because jake moon has no idea how to help. May, 2010 jake moon s world changed for ever when his grandfather,skelly, got the alzhemimers disease.
When they moved in with his grandfather he named him jake not jacob just jake. All of a sudden, its as if skelly is the kid, and jake has to be the grownup. Lesson plan graduation of jake moon lesson plan students will understand and explore how characters change and develop during a novel. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Jan 01, 2000 the graduation of jake moon was a good book. Fourteenyearold jake recalls how he has spent the last four years of his life watching his. Also within the packet, students are asked to follow jake or skelly throughout the book and notice how they go through change. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on the graduation of jake moon by barbara park. Listen to graduation of jake moon by barbara park at. Like many devoted grandchildren, jake moon adores his grandfather skelly.
The graduation of jake moon audiobook by barbara park. In my book graduation of jake moon, jake is the main character in the book. The graduation of jake moon by barbara park goodreads. Life hasnt been the same for jake moon since his gran. Apr 26, 2016 the graduation of jake moon book trailer duration. But when jake is in third grade, skelly begins forgetting things and by the time jake is ready to graduate from eighth grade skellys alzheimers has progressed to the point where he is barely aware of his surroundings. It was a quick read, compared to other books i have read. The book was especially appropriate for middle school aged children. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response.
Questions and vocabulary are included for each chapter, helping students gain better knowledge of the book. Buy the graduation of jake moon by barbara park online at alibris. This was someone he loved for so many years, and enjoyed spending time with. The graduation of jake moon chapters 9 and 10 summary. It is appropriate reading material for children aged between 9 and 12. Download the graduation of jake moon book by idqiyiji on.
The book chronicles not only skellys deterioration, but also the effect it has on jake and his relationships with other family members and friends. As the grandson of a victim of this disease the main character faces embarrassing incidents which cause emotional trauma. Jake moon used to love the time he spent with his grandfather, skelly, but that was before skelly got. The graduation of jake moon novel book study packet book. Much of skellys care becomes jake s responsibility, and that doesnt leave much time for a life of his own.
The plot culminates in jake s eighthgrade graduation, when the boy rushes to his grandfathers side after the old man. At first jake thought, no big deal, it was just a disease that made old people forget where they put their car keys. He is constantly losing his car keys, putting his pajamas in the freezer, recounting crazy stories, and forgetting the names of people he knows. The graduation of jake moon by barbara park alibris. How can the one person jake could always count on be fading as fast as well, as the moon. Jake moon used to love the time he spent with his grandfather, skelly, but that was before skelly got alzheimers disease. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Authors purpose for writing the graduation of jake mooninterviewing barbara park, author of the graduation of jake moonreading reflectionsummarizing chapterssetting in the graduation of jake moonmain ideaall about. He is constantly losing his car keys, putting his pajamas in the freezer, recounting crazy stories, and. The graduation of jake moon by barbara park about the book fourteenyearold jake moon recalls the last four years of life with his beloved grandfather who has alzheimers disease. Free the graduation of jake moon worksheets and literature. Jake moons grandfather skelly used to be the emotional fixer in jakes household, the one who soothed his hurts and helped him through hard times. Book summary like many devoted grandchildren, jake moon adores his grandfather, skelly. Be prepared to root for both jake and skelly, because youll love them both. Includes the following graphic organizers for the story the graduation of jake moon. Skellys disease caused jake to be unable to invite any of his friends because skelly might do something very. For one thing, he cant invite friends over because skelly might do something embarrassing like tell them to zipper their. Jake moon s grandfather skelly used to be the emotional fixer in jake s household, the one who soothed his hurts and helped him through hard times.
Barbara park fourteenyearold jake recalls how he has spent the last four years of his life watching his grandfather descend slowly but surely into the horrors of alzheimers disease. A guide for reading groups the graduation of jake moon by barbara park about the book fourteenyearold jake moon recalls the last four years of life with his beloved grandfather who has alzheimers disease. Fourteenyearold jake recalls how he has spent the last four years of his life watching his grandfather descend slowly but surely into the horrors of alzheimers disease. He had alzheimers and it makes him do lots of crazy stuff. The graduation of jake moon fish in a tree, the graveyard. Ever since he moved in with his grandpa whom he calls skelly, things have been different. The graduation of jake moon book by barbara park official. The reader can really see and understand how jake feels as he sees his grandfathers memory slip away. Skelly helps jake through his ups and downs, strengths and. The plot culminates in jakes eighthgrade graduation, when the boy rushes to his grandfathers side after the old man. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The graduation of jake moon is funny, truthful, and a story you will remember for a long, long time. At the beginning of the book jake thought it was just a disease that made old people forget things, but in fact this was a big deal. The graduation of jake moon is a childrens book that was written by barbara park and published in 2002.
She would say this sounds like something grandpa would do. The book starts with jake in 3rd grade and leads all the way up to his 8th grade graduation. All of a sudden, its as if skelly is the kid and jake has to be the grownup. The graduation of jake moon by barbara park explores what it would be like having a grandfather with alzheimers. This is a chapterbychapter guide for the book, the graduation of jake moon by barbara park. His real name was sherman kelly but he hated that name so thts how they came up with skelly. The book gave some insight about alzheimers disease due to jakes grandpasskelly condition. The graduation of jake moon by barbara park librarything. The graduation of jake moon by barbara park, barry marcus. When jake and his family learn that skelly s bizarre behavior signals the early stages of. Jake moon used to love the time he spent with his grandfather skelly, but that was before skelly got alzheimers disease. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. This novel is all about jake moon s changing relationship with his grandfather.
It is appropriate reading material for children aged. The graduation of jake moon audiobook, by barbara park. Jun 04, 2002 listen to graduation of jake moon audiobook by barbara park. This novel is all about jake moons changing relationship with his grandfather. Jake moon is an only child jake moon was named by his grandfather because his mother was stressed out for the first 2 weeks of him being born.
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