After his father s arrest and imprisonment, he realizes that all that he once thought perfect is actually more doubtful then it seemed. And, most importantly, what would i do if i were placed in a situation where doing the right thing was costly for me. Breaking stalin s nose comprehension questions 1115. This discussion guide to breaking stalin s nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting. Sep 11, 2011 breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. This discussion guide to breaking stalins nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting. Be able to tell what makes each one an outcast in the eyes of their fellow soviets. Sasha is enthralled with communism and he idolizes comrade stalin who is the leader and teacher. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades.
Theres no place for the likes of you in our class, sasha zaichiks teacher tells him, and that seems to be the motto of the whole stalinist nation. Sasha s dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. In the novel, tenyearold sasha is about to join the young soviet pioneers when his world comes crashing down. I could use the two books in a text set as well on russia or the communist party or political issues. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene velchin is the story of sasha zaichik, a tenyearold russian boy who lives in a commune with his father and forty other russian citizens. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin was one of two books that won the newbery honor medal this year. Sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy who lives with his father in a commune in communist russia, also. Breaking stalins nose chapters 110 flashcards quizlet. Thank you for purchasing this study guide for breaking stalin s nose, the story of a young boy living in a cruel and repressive society and how his life changes when his only support, his father, is arrested as a traitor and taken to prison. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Breaking stalins nose written and illustrated by eugene. In the stalinist era of the soviet union, tenyearold sasha idolizes his father, a devoted communist, but when police take his father away and leave sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs.
Breaking stalins nose book the seattle public library. This study guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of breaking stalin s nose. Have students understand and identify the elements below as they read. Book titles similar to breaking stalins nose by graham salisbury. I had never heard of it but the title was immediately intriguing and upon reading, the book proved to be chilling, suspenseful and utterly unforgettable. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin book cover, description, publication history. Breaking stalins nose is one of horn books best fiction books of 2011. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
Russia was in transition after the bolshevik revolution, led by lenin and joseph stalin. His dad works in the state security and on the eve of sasha s induction into the soviet pioneers his dad is arrested and taken away. Breaking stalin s nose spiritualethical connection do you think it is okay for innocent people to be persecuted for what they believe, even if it goes against popular vote. Joseph stalin s state security was responsible for exiling, executing or. Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by. I had my husband read the book so we could talk about it. I would use this book with breaking stalin s nose to compare the two books and discuss similarities.
Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Sasha zaichik is excited to be a young pioneer which is the first step in becoming a great communist. Sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy living in the soviet union sometime in the 1950s. Breaking stalin s nose gives us a brief glimpse into what it was like to live under stalin in moscow in the 1950s.
Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middlegrade debut with this compact novel about a devoted young communist in stalinera russia, illustrated with dramatically lit. Breaking stalin s nose chapters 110 study guide by deirdreberry includes 15 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Sasha the kid had a rough time the genre historical fiction the book is very suspenseful also if your a big fan of humor dont read this book. His dad works in the state security and on the eve of sashas induction into the soviet pioneers his dad is arrested and taken away. Study guide know the characters and places in the story. This is the story of a little cat who came to the home of a poor japanese artist, and, by humility and devotion, brought him good fortune. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Newbery honorwinning tale of growing up in stalinist ussr. Why our church no longer plays bethel or hillsong music, pastor explains false teachings duration. And its not prettied up by any number of smart scarlet pioneer scarves or fancy may day parades. Breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. Breaking stalins nose is one of horn book s best fiction books of 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback barnes. Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by eugene.
Then, by using the vocabulary words found in the key vocabulary list earlier on this page, ask your students to anticipate upcoming events in this novel, suggest ways the words might be used, and. Breaking stalin s nose is one of horn book s best fiction books of 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. The artist eugene yelchin, who was born in russia shortly after stalin s death, has drawn on history and family memory for breaking stalin s nose, a novel for children ages 9 to 12 that lays. Lesson plan and powerpoint for breaking stalins nose project. Breaking stalins nose by eugene velchin is the story of sasha zaichik, a tenyearold russian boy who lives in a commune with his father and forty other russian citizens. Breaking stalins nose chapters 110 study guide by deirdreberry includes 15 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin overdrive rakuten.
Breaking stalins nose gives us a brief glimpse into what it was like to live under stalin in moscow in the 1950s. Buy a cheap copy of breaking stalin s nose book by eugene yelchin. Sashas world is overturned when his father is arrested by stalin s guard. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph. The first childrens book about stalin, breaking stalin s nose, has been released, almost sixty years to the day since the dictators death. His religion he likes to read and wears glasses his parents have been arrested and most likely executed he admits to breaking the nose. Breaking stalins nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalins rule. Discuss with your students what different types of conflict arise in breaking stalins nose. The main character is a boy named sasha zaichik, and adores stalin, his great leader and teacher. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boy s disillusion with his hero stalin after his father is unjustly arrested. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel.
The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the communist party, and communism. Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalinruled soviet russia. Use literature to study the soviet union during stalin s dictatorial regime. See more ideas about stalinist, soviet union and joseph stalin. Sasha, a 10 year old boy living in the ussr, idolizes comrade stalin. The resources included in this study guide focus on comprehension and writing skills.
Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph stalin and cant wait to take the oath as a young pioneer. It is a quick read and works really well for a whole group study. Can sasha reach the kremlin to speak with comrade stalin before its too late for his. But theres a bright patch behind all these clouds in breaking stalin s nose. Buy a cheap copy of breaking stalins nose book by eugene yelchin. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin librarything. Once, after sashas mother died, his dad took sasha to the shooting range where the targets are painted as animallike men, enemies of the people. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin 2012 newbery honor book 20 kids wings top flight award hard cover novel kindle edition. Breaking stalins nose is a 2011 childrens historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. The novel was given a 2012 newbery honor award for excellence in childrens. Click to read more about breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin.
Apr 11, 2017 discuss with your students what different types of conflict arise in breaking stalins nose. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin was one of two books that won the newbery honor medal this year. Eugene yelchin is the author and illustrator of the haunting of falcon house, arcadys goal, and the newbery honor book breaking stalins nose. Discussion guide to breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin. The person who refuses to take sasha in after his father is arrested, the substitute teacher discussing the nose with his class, the city in which the story is set, the prison sasha s father is taken to.
Oct 01, 2012 breaking stalins nose book talk chimmi chacka. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Breaking stalin s nose, by eugene yelchin, is a fantastic resource for elar and social studies content. For the english i classes studying eugene yelchins newbery honor book, breaking stalin s nose, here are the lesson plan, pre and posttest results, and powerpoint presentation for the lesson.
Sasha adores his fathers stating, my dad is a hero which is the first line in the book. Elizabeth bush bulletin of the center for childrens books. Breaking stalins nose is a historical fiction novel about a ten year old russian boy named sasha zaichik who idolizes communism and their leader comrade joseph stalin. Berrys 7th grade ela website lochinvar study guide sam mcgee study guide and four part assignment directions. One of horn book s best fiction books of 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now.
Before your students begin reading breaking stalins nose on their own, choose a beginning portion of the text to read aloud to your students. Kids wings activities for breaking stalins nose by eugene. Free breaking stalin s nose study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Breaking stalins nose and millions of other books are available for instant access. How to talk to children about joseph stalin russia beyond. His dad is the best communist ever and works for the soviet secret police, and sasha himself is about to be accepted into the young soviet pioneers tomorrow.
Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin 2012 newbery honor book 20 kids wings top flight award hard cover novel kindle edition. Books similar to breaking stalin s nose breaking stalin s nose. Breaking stalin s nose is a compelling story that shows the growth of a young boy over a couple days when his life turns upside down unexpectedly. Breaking stalin s nose is a 2011 children s historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. Sasha, vovka, and borka are all outcasts in the novel. A 2012 newbery honor book title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middlegrade debut with this compact novel about a devoted young communist in stalin era russia, illustrated with dramatically lit. Breaking stalins nose chapters 2 flashcards quizlet. Apr 9, 20 in the stalinist era of the soviet union, tenyearold sasha idolizes his father, a devoted communist, but when police take his father away and leave sasha homeless, he is forced to examine his own perceptions, values, and beliefs.
Book theme projectbreaking stalins nose by jeeoo song on. Sasha likes to watch his dad take apart and clean the gun. In breaking stalin s nose, yelchin successfully summons his talents as an accomplished artist and picture book illustrator, as well as his personal experience as the child of a soviet communist, to portray sashas shattering comingofage tale. Matching be able to describe the difficulties of communal living at least three. To me the book the book is good and bad because it has a good beginning an a bad ending. Eugene yelchin is the author and illustrator of the haunting of falcon house, arcadys goal, and the newbery honor book breaking stalin s nose. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback. In yelchins soviet union, people live in crowded communal apartments 2. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin fantastic fiction. Sashas dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. He has also illustrated several books for children, including crybaby, who ate all the cookie dough. Free breaking stalins nose worksheets and literature unit. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middle grade debut with this compact novel.
Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale. While a general background page is provided, you may wish. Breaking stalins nose, a study guide by its a novel idea. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys disillusion with his hero stalin after his father is unjustly arrested. This article is within the scope of wikiproject childrens literature, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of childrens literature on wikipedia. His dad even gives him the super luxe scarlet scarf as a gift. The novel was given a 2012 newbery honor award for excellence in childrens literature along with numerous other awards and distinctions. Many good conversations can come from reading a book together and this book is a good one to that end. In the middle of the night sashas beloved father, who is part of the secret police, is arrested and the young boy becomes homeless. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys. For the english i classes studying eugene yelchins newbery honor book, breaking stalins nose, here are the lesson plan, pre and posttest results, and powerpoint presentation for the lesson. The class could have an open discussion about the two books and the information they found useful in each one. Breaking stalin s nose is a 2011 childrens historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin.
Under their iron hand, communism was replacing the reign of the murdered czar. Based on what you learned in breaking stalin s nose, compare your rights with those of russians under stalin s rule. And it s not prettied up by any number of smart scarlet pioneer scarves or fancy may day parades. Discussion guide to breaking stalins nose by eugene.
Not many books for such a young audience address the stalinist era, when, between 1923 and 1953, leaving a legacy of fear for future generations. The love that sasha has for his father is strong and shines through all the situations that sasha must. In chapter 3, sasha s father works for the state security or secret police. Sasha seems to be maturing, and as the novel progresses, he moves from being a naive idealist who blindly believes what hes told, to becoming a stronger kid who challenges the system and questions his own beliefseven if its only in a small way. Use literature to study the soviet union during stalins dictatorial regime. Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalin ruled soviet russia.