One picks math club over failing the class and another does not. Filled with unexpected humor, poignant characters and quiet brilliance, all of the above is a surprising gem. Frustrated that his students do not seem the least bit interested in learning, mr. All resources related to the novel are located below. Every kid alive has been embarrassed by their parentswe look at it as part of the job description, kidsbut in shelley pearsalls new book, all shook up, joshs dad, jerry denny, has taken this duty to unimagined heights. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Weaving together the stories of the kids, the teacher, and the cummuinity that sorruonds them, awardwinning author shelley pearsall has written a vivdly engaging story about the human. All of the above by shelley pearsall, javaka steptoe.
This is the kind of book id like to be able to send back through time and hand to my teenage self, its a book about self discovery, a book that shows teenagers its okay to make mistakes, that its okay to not know who you are or what. All of the above, by shelley pearsall, huge novel unit, 60 pages. All of the above by shelley pearsall and javaka steptoe. All of the above was listed as an ala notable book and alsc quick pick for reluctant readers and also made the ny public librarys top 100 list. All of the above by shelley pearsall overdrive rakuten. Teachers pay teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials. Shelley pearsall books, biography, contact information. My first book, trouble dont last, had just been published and i was making one of my first school visits as a new author. All of the above by shelley pearsall kids book club. Based on a true story, this ala notable book tells the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the worlds largest tetrahedron. All of the above paperback common by author shelley pearsall on.
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All of the above kindle edition by pearsall, shelley. A heartwarming, transformational story about a motley group of kids whose lives are changed by a math teachers challenge, written by awardwinning author shelley pearsall with interior illustrations by caldecott medalist javaka steptoe. A former teacher and museum historian, shelley pearsall is now a fulltime author. Web accessibility refers to the ease of access and use of the web by all users. David lee clark university of new mexico press, 1966 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. The above excerpts are taken from interviews with students of. All of the above by shelley pearsall was about four inner city kids that all had a different backstory, and joined a math club taught by teacher mr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Based on a true story, all of the above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the worlds largest tetrahedron. All of the above by shelley pearsall favorite quote teamwork. Choose from 19 different sets of shelley reading flashcards on quizlet.
Pearsall based all of the above on the true story of a group of innercity teens at clevelands alexander hamilton middle school, who in 2002, successfully built a stage 7 sierpinski tetrahedron. In 2003, trouble dont last received the prestigious scott odell award for historical fiction among other honors. Filled with unexpected humor, poignant characters, and some tasty recipes to enjoy. Shelley pearsall is the author of six acclaimed books for middle grade and teen readers. Art by caldecott awardwinning artist, javaka steptoe. In which book is there a character who sees tetrahedrons in his sleep. Weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, awardwinning author shelley pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the math, life and goodtasting. All of the above by shelley pearsall 1,445 ratings, 3. More books by shelley pearsall all shook up trouble dont last jump into the sky shelley pearsall crooked river where you can find it in the library if youre interested in reading the. Further information about all of the above and much more is. Shelley pearsall books, author biography, and reading level. In which book do the main characters break a world record. Weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, awardwinning author shelley pearsall has written a vividly.
Synopsis based on a true story, all of the above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the worlds largest tetrahedron. Im not sure i can narrow my list to top 10 of all time, but here are 11 of my favorites for youth, not in any particular order. Indeed, the math teacher at the center of the project, mr. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. The seventh most important thing by ava andrews on prezi next.
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Pearsall bases the book on a famed real work of folk art, the throne of the third heaven, by james hampton, a janitor who built his work in a garage in washington, d. Collins proposes a contest to build the worlds largest tetrahedron. This book is about a team of innercity school kids named james harris iii,marcel,sharice,and rhondell trying to break a world record in math. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading all of the above. This math club was created to build the largest tetrahedron ever made and get into the world record books. In which book is there a new sauce invented in the end of the book. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover shelleys. Sep 06, 2006 all of the above by shelley pearsall is an interesting book.
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List of books by author shelley pearsall thriftbooks. Inspired by actual events, all of the above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four cleveland middle school students and their quest to set a math record by building the worlds largest tetrahedron pyramid. The other settings of this novel include the homes of the characters and willy qs barbeque. Virtual visits are also available for classes doing online learning. All of the above book talk by madison ivory on prezi. James dawson has such a distinctive voice and he always manages to create such realistic teenage characters, something he proves once again in all of the above. Her inspiring and thoughtprovoking novels are used in classrooms nationwide, and she is a popular school speaker. In the book the seventh most important thing, shelley pearsall incorporates.
Dec 21, 2008 weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, awardwinning author shelley pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the math, life and goodtasting barbecue. Short answer comprehension questions vocabulary word sheets project challenges character chart cover analysis bookmark with story elements two cover compari. Current fiction followed, including all of the above. All of the above teachers guide by shelley pearsall tpt. All of the above by shelley pearsall flashcards quizlet. Awardwinner pearsall writes with unexpected humor and quiet brilliance. His young age and innocence allow the reader to imagine the shock of coming into contact with experiences like being forced to sit in a blacks only section of a train or a storekeeper. The teenagers set sight on a goal, worked on hard on the project and became world wide figures. Weaving together the different personal stories of the. Characters all of the above is about a group of kids trying to make the guinness book of world records. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Cynical innercity seventh graders are challenged by an odd idea from a math teacher. Shelley pearsall author of the seventh most important thing. Some of the published credits of shelley pearsall include all shook up, all shook up, all of the above.
Collins class room in washington middle school, where the students made the tetrahedron. The following is an explanation from pearsall regarding the inspiration for all of the above. James harris iii, rhondell, sharice, and marcel are four inner city students with a quest to build the worlds. Pearsall is a veteran author and she makes all of the above transcend the typical teacherinspired miracle story. This delightful and transformational story, based on real events, is about a motley group of city kids whose lived are changed by a math teachers challenge to build the worlds largest tetrahedron. Based on a true story, all of the above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the worlds largest. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. All shook up by shelley pearsall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Im not sure i can narrow my list to top 10 of all time, but here are 11 of my favorites for youth, not inmore hi ilyas, gosh. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read all of the above. To learn more about the author and her work, visit she lives in silver lake, ohio. All of the above by shelley pearsall is an interesting book. In which book is there a character with a faded green shirt that says running man.
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Weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, awardwinning author shelley pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the math, life. See each book written by shelley pearsall and learn more about them. Elevenyearold samuel was born as master hackers slave, and working the kentucky farm is the only life hes ever known until one dark night in 1859. Her lively book presentations and writing workshops engage audiences of all ages directly in the creative process. Teachers guide to all of the above by shelley pearsall. Her first novel, trouble dont last, won the scott odell award for historical fiction.
Jump into the sky by shelley pearsall is narrated by levi battle, a teenage african american boy from chicago who has little to no experience with racism and has never even heard of the jim crow of the south. Continue reading all of the above by shelley pearsall. One word that described how the students at washington middle school did. Before becoming a fulltime author, shelley pearsall taught in public schools and outdoor education programs. Or, the trumpet of a prophecy by percy bysshe shelley.
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