There are significant differences and it is great to see students identify those. The novel is the fourth book of ember and was released on august 26, 2008. Novel study with questions, projects, and activities this huge 150 page the city of ember novel study package contains a fully integrated, creative, and comprehensive novel study on the the city of ember by jeanne duprau. The city of ember complete series by jeanne duprau. The city of ember the first book of ember paperback by jeanne duprau good. The unit is 79 total pages and contains the following. She and her friend doon must race to figure out the clues before the lights go out on ember forever. These are both by the best selling author jeanne duprau. City of ember real map city of ember, city of ember book. Beyond ember, the darkness goes on forever in all directions. The green ember is about two rabbits, sister heather and brother picket, who find themselves caught up in the struggle at the fabric of their world and seek to right some pretty dreadful wrongs. The movie is nothing like the book, but the kids like comparing.
The books of ember are about a city where theres no light no sun, no moon, no natural light at all. She and her friend doon must decipher the message before the lights go out on ember forever. Book of ember books x 2 this set includes the city of ember, the first book of ember. The city of ember, book talks from nancy keane two book talks. See more ideas about city of ember, teaching reading and 4th grade reading. The young protagonist, lina mayfleet, and her friend, doon harrow the second protagonist, follow clues left behind by the original builders of the. The diamond of darkhold is a postapocalyptic science fiction novel by american writer jeanne duprau, published in 2008. Novel study with questions, projects, and activities are you on the hunt for a fully integrated, creative, and. Jeanne duprau began her books of ember series in 2003 with the city of ember. Theyre your average twelveyearolds, except for the fact that they live in the city of ember, and lead lives that couldnt be more different from your own. War looms on the horizon as 11yearold nickie and her aunt travel to. The young protagonist, lina mayfleet, and her friend, doon harrow, follow clues left behind by the original builders of the city of ember, to safety in the outside world. When doon finds a book with torn pages that hints at a mysterious device from the builders, it doesnt take much for him to convince lina to join him for one last adventure in the city of ember. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modernday classicwith over 4.
The only source of light is electricity, which is beginning to fail. Ember is a city in eternal darkness, only kept light by its increasingly unreliable electric system. When they arrive, they discover that a family has taken over the darkened city. The city of ember is a fantastic read aloud and it is always a great activity to follow up with the movie. Lina and doon are returning to the city of ember, but what awaits them in the dark. It worked, but now the storerooms are almost out of food, crops are blighted, corruption is spreading through the city and worst of allthe lights are failing. Please choose the correct answer to the following questions. Buy a cheap copy of the prophet of yonwood book by jeanne duprau.
The city of ember is a postapocalyptic primarytomiddlegrade science fiction novel by jeanne duprau that was published in 2003. The language arts coach love language arts for life. The city of ember is the only light in the dark world. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When the children of the city of ember finish school, they begin work at 12 years of age. The city of ember novel study by jeanne duprau contains lessons aligned to the common core standards for grades 4 6. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. The story begins in the mid twentyfirst century following. The city of ember is the first in a four book series about the adventures of lina mayfleet and doon harrow, who live in the city of ember, which relies on lightbulbs to keep the town lighted and running.
Worksheets include activities and assignments related to vocabulary, figurative language, character and plot development and much. The city of ember has nabbed all sorts of accolades, including being named an american library association notable book, a kirkus 2003 editors choice, publishers weekly flying start, and a bunch of others, too. The story is about ember, a postapocalyptic underground city threatened by aging infrastructure and corruption. Details about diamond of darkhold, 4th book of ember. The city of ember complete series by jeanne duprau penguin. The only light came from great flood lamps mounted on the buildings and at the tops of poles in the middle of the larger squares. I also love when they say, the book was way better. Diamond of darkhold, 4th book of ember, jeanne duprau signed. Free resources to use with the city of ember city of ember. In the fourth book of ember, the diamond of darkhold, lina and doon are curious when a roamer comes into town with a mysterious book. Dec 10, 2017 for educator use in the classroom for educator use in the classroom reading of city of ember for my 8th grade students. But they soon discover that winter is harsh aboveground. Lights out in the city of ember n program overview a world of literacy.
Lina and doons heartpounding journey to save their people has captivated readers around the world, and the four adventures are bound together here for the. The city of ember by jeanne duprau novel study guide for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students tracks comprehension through activities like oral responses, writing, drawings, multiple choice and short answer quiz questions, and peer to peer responses. Other systems are falling apart as well, and stockpiles of food and essentials that have lasted hundreds of years are running out. The series is being adapted to graphic novel format. There is a mystery for them to solve and bad people who want to stop them. Lina and doons heartpounding journey to save their people has captivated readers around the world, and the four adventures are bound together here for the very first time. Parents need to know that city of ember is an engrossing scifi fantasy that features appealing main characters and an intriguing mystery. The language arts coach is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. This comprehensive unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes both multiple choice and constructed response, skill practice, and language arts lessons. Jeanne duprau in the year 241, twelveyearold lina trades jobs on assignment day to be a messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse unknown regions. I decided to incorporate activities into a literacy program based on the novel the city of ember by jeanne deprau.
The fourth book of ember the city of ember, band 4 duprau, jeanne, kellgren, katherine isbn. Jeanne duprau 8th grade ela seventh grade fourth grade middle school reading 4th grade reading city of ember book. It is the first book of ember in the eponymous series, which also includes the peop. City of ember synopsis, guidedclose reading questions, and postreading projects. Because fantasy books are fiction, the setting where the story takes place is described in much detail. The city of ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. The city was only meant to last 220 years, and now it has been 241. The diamond of darkhold ember, book 4 by jeanne duprau. Its 50 years before the settlement of the city of ember, and the world is in crisis. In fantasy fiction novels, the setting is one of the biggest roles in the book. When the lights were on, they cast a yellowish glow over the streets. Lina and doon escaped the dying city of ember and led their people to the town of sparks. The city of ember 2003 by jeanne duprau is the first science fiction novel in a series for young adult readers called the book of ember. All the energy comes from a single generator which is very large and.
This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modernday classicwith over 4 million copies sold. The city of ember is an excellent book to capture the attention of students from 4th grade and up. Although the prophet of yonwood takes place before the city of ember, it was published as book 3. We spend 2 days watching the movie, and compare and contrast. Just in time for the movie release of city of ember, jeanne duprau returns with the diamond of darkhold. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. People died in the millions, and plagues and famines and floods. Things are going from bad to worse in the city of ember, and lina and doon want to find a way to help. Jun 5, 2014 lessons, resources, and activities for teaching the city of ember see more ideas about city of ember, city of ember book and city. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Short answer comprehension questions vocabulary word sheets 22 project challenges cover analysis pre. A complete literature unit for the book, the city of ember, by jeanne duprau.
Since theyre graduating from school, they and their classmates are all assigned jobs. The diamond of darkhold ember, book 4 by jeanne duprau book cover. Along the way, they wrestle with their own weaknesses and encounter dastardly deeds, danger, and doublecrosses. Messengers spend their days outside, running from one corner of the city to the other.