Spinelli was already a celebrated childrens author by the time the book was written and it met with critical success, being lauded for its message of nonconformity. Free stargirl study unit worksheets for teachers to print. You may have read jerry spinellis ya novel in high school, but its just as. Jerry spinellis awardwinning novel stargirl takes us through the school year with the new girl as she grapples with popularity, only to find. Free stargirl worksheets and literature unit for teachers. Leo is as ordinary as it gets, struggling to conform to the rest of his peers, he has to chose between having a normal life or a life with stargirl. However, she left a lasting impression on leo and the other students at mica high. It picks up where the previous novel left off after stargirl left mica high and describes her bittersweet memories in the town of mica, arizona along with the involvements of new people in her life, in phoenixville, pennsylvania.
This articles plot summary may be too long or excessively detailed. Leo is an average boy who is not popular, but not geeky, he goes to a school where everyone is basicly the same, where everyone tries to fit in. Previous page table of contents next page downloadable printable version. Memorize key details from the chapter summaries of stargirl by reading these lessons. Before you walk into a class lecture about the novel, take some time with our lessons to go over the. The stargirl community note includes chapterbychapter summary and. See more ideas about book club books, kids book club and stargirl quotes.
She was the faintest scent of a cactus flower, the flitting. Leo told her that she should care about what the world thinks of her and if she doesnt, people will make fun of her. It is, in some ways, a ya version of the little prince, or a female version of spinellis own awardwinning maniac magee. Stargirl caraway, the main character and quirky girl, is bizarrebeyondbelief who changes her name every given year because she feels like it. Her unique personality was fun for a while, but when the basketball team lost and blamed her, she. Jerry spinelli is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including maniac magee, winner of the newbery medal, and stargirl, a new york times bestseller and an ala top ten best book for young adults. Mica, arizona, a small town in usa mica high, the high school where leo and stargirl went to archies house, the home for a retired professor that has lots of weird stuff the time is present and then fast. Dialogue, plot, and supporting cast are strong the problem here is stargirl herself. The book is the sequel to the new york times bestselling book, stargirl, and centers on the worlds longest letter in diary form. Jerry spinelli booklist jerry spinelli message board. The night of the ocotillo ball arrives, and leo has not invited stargirl to go with him.
She captures leo borlocks heart with just one smile. Stargirl teaches leo the greeting card game on page 114. Stargirl was the unusual new girl who went from being the joke of the school to the most popular. Characterization other important characters exposition setting. This study guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of stargirl. Love this book, but product was described as like new, and there was a lot of writing and nites throughout the book. The book centers on an eccentric and compassionate 10th grade student at mica area high school in arizona named susan stargirl caraway, who has spent her previous years in homeschooling. The entire schools not sure what to think of her and the kind things she does. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of stargirl by jerry spinelli. Still, no matter its ending, the two of them were clearly in love, and that makes this book a romance, through and through. On the back of your poster explain why this part is your favorite and why it was significant in the book. Their fate and stans is sealed when the stargirl confesses her real reason for visiting earth.
Falling action stargirl accepts the fact that leo can not love her for who she is. She stopped at an empty table, laid down her bag, slung the. Stargirl is a young adult novel written by american author jerry spinelli and first published in 2000 stargirl was well received by critics, who praised stargirls character and the novels overall message of nonconformity. It was a new york times bestseller, a parents choice gold award winner, an ala top ten best books for young adults award winner, and a publishers weekly.
From the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of stargirl, stargirl. Please help improve it by removing unnecessary details and making it more concise. Weve partnered with natural vitality calm to help you feel calm during a. She may have been homeschooled, may not have seen much tv, but despite her name, she has lived on planet earth for 15 years, and her naivete is overplayed and annoying. In this lesson, we will explore the element of climax in the novel stargirl by jerry spinelli. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. She captures leo borlock s heart with just one smile. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page. This becomes clear when he tells us about his love of porcupine ties. A modernday classic and new york times bestseller from newbery medalist jerry spinelli. Stargirl came back to school and she was totally different. She goes to the ocotillo ball by herself and has a blast. In this book, the main character leo borlock meets a new girl in his school. Spinelli made his picture book debut with my daddy and me, a loving tribute to fathers and sons.
Stargirl is a young adult novel by the writer jerry spinelli that was published in the year 2000. A little book trailer that i made for a school project, on the book. She sparks a schoolspirit revolution with just one cheer. The prologue wastes no time telling us that the narrator, leo borlock, is attracted to the unusual in our world. Prepare a short speech for an oratorical contest on a topic such as have the courage to be yourself. When stargirl decides to form a singing group leo and kevin believe she is getting goofy again. Leo realizes that hes in love with her, but has a difficult. It looks like we dont have a synopsis for this title yet. You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this section.
She teaches him to be unique in the massive world, no matter who is watching you and what people think. The complete study guide contains summaries and notes for all of the chapters. Create a poster using magazines or your own drawings that portrays your favorite scene from stargirl. Stargirl by jerry spinelli chapter 2 summary and analysis.
The plot of the book begins when the character of stargirl is introduced to mica. See more ideas about novels, literature circles and star girl. Eleventhgrader leo borlock narrates throughout the story. Stargirl really listened when leo said that no one liked her and that she is a nobody. Through this seemingly small detail about him, a whole series of spectacular events is placed in motion. I loved the concept and jerry spinellis cast of characters leap right off the page at you. Jerry spinellis stargirl, published in 2000, is a young adult novel dealing with the. Stargirl is a touching and thoughtful book, a celebration of individualism and a condemnation of the kind of society that would stifle it. She did carry a large canvas bag with a lifesize sunflower painted on it.
Stargirl book series 2 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. Everyone loves stargirl, shes crazy, shes weird, and most importantly shes unique. A bittersweet paean to eccentricity and nonconformity, it is also a scathing commentary on teenagers, which makes its popularity with them all the more. Mass market paperback in stock more buying choices mass. The day after the ball, stargirl moves out of town, and the choice that leo makes impacts him for the rest of his life. This oftentimes tense and emotional story explores the fleeting, cruel nature of popularityand the thrill and inspiration of first love. Stargirl and dori, the only two in the group, do a duet in the courtyard. Stargirl questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on stargirl.
With her strange pet rat, cinnamon, living in her sunflowercanvas backpack, stargirl dances in the rain, and strums her ukulele while singing with it all throughout the book. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The stargirl book series by jerry spinelli includes books stargirl, love, stargirl, and stargirllove, stargirl boxed set. The complete study guide is currently available as a downloadable pdf, rtf, or ms word doc file from the pinkmonkey monkeynotes download store. The book begins with a brief introduction to the main character. We heart stargirl and so will you this book has a lot to do with. See the complete stargirl series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Discussion of themes and motifs in jerry spinellis stargirl. And, even though they are good, the others make fun of them.
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