In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. Publication date 1991 topics american civil war 18611865. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder summary like sparknotes. She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, o. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy.
Shades of gray was the sixtyfirst bernice summerfield audio story released by big finish productions. Ruta sepetyss between shades of gray is now the film ashes in the snow. She also wrote three nonfiction books about shenandoah national park for adults. Courage wears many faces the civil war may be over, but for twelveyearold will page. She studied organ and voice at american university where she graduated in 1959 with a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Will is devoted to the confederacy, for which his father gave his life, and his uncle chose to stay out of the war and refused to fight, an act will views as cowardly. Shades of gray by margaret whisnant teachers pay teachers. Cd audio audio books books for boys childrens books the whipping boy beautiful feet books read aloud revival newbery award books to read.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shades of gray. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder shades of gray objective tests teaching guide this 29page resource for teaching carolyn reeder s story of a family caught in the aftermath of the civil war is a series of objective tests truefalse, yesno, multiple choice that check for factual story comprehension. She studied organ and voice at american university where she graduated in 1959. Click to read more about shades of gray by carolyn reeder. This book is about a boy who has lost his entire family during the civil war. Explain that the title of this book is a common saying, or idiom give other examples of idioms if students need more.
And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Buy shades of gray by carolyn reeder online at alibris.
Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. They used to say this house attracts nothing but evil. The first of her eight novels, shades of gray, appeared in 1989 and focused. Shades of gray read online free from your pc or mobile.
Here we are with the next chapter of the intense tale so far. Free shades of gray study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Shades of grey by carolyn reeder chapter summarieshome. Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. She published four other books about children caught up in the.
The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Freebooknotes found 4 important quotes from 3 key chapters of shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction. Will remembered how he used to wash his face every morning in hot. John mcdonough at the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home to live in the virginia countryside with his aunt and the uncle he considers. Shades of gray wiley technical communication library by lori allen, dan voss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For your reference, we provided these shades of gray quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The setting of the book is the end of the civil war. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. Read shades of gray by tim obrien, carolyn reeder for free with a 30 day free trial. He clenched his jaw and waited until he could speak without his voice. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his. Free shades of gray worksheets and literature unit for.
His mothers instructions were for will to go live with her sisters. But is uncle jed the traitor and coward will believes him to be. Carolyn reeder, a retired teacher who was the author of historical novels for young readers, died jan. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life story time just got better with prime book. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. He considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at all.
He moves in with the closet relatives he has, his aunt and uncle jed. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The interview with will shades of grey by carolyn reeder. What are three character traits for meg from carolyn reeders shades of grey. Personal website for carolyn reeder view the website share. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. A young boy named will page is faced with the struggles of losing his family during the war and must move to live with relatives. Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his. A prezi presentation on the book shades of gray by carolyn reeder. Carolyn reeder november 16, 1937 january 20, 2012 was an american writer best known for childrens historical novels.
Carolyn reeder, teacher and author of historical fiction for children. Megan jones in shades of gray is the tenyearold cousin of william. Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Shades of gray kindle edition by reeder, carolyn, obrien, tim. Shades of gray by tim obrien and carolyn reeder book read. Shades of gray, carolyn reeder respect social studies. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia.
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