Includes the following graphic organizers for the story breaking stalin s nose. 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. Yes does breaking stalin s nose have universal themes. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. Breaking stalin s nose gives us a brief glimpse into what it was like to live under stalin in moscow in the 1950s. 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. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph. Breaking stalins nose, a study guide study, teaching. I was reading the book breaking stalin s nose for school and i came across this page.
Matching be able to describe the difficulties of communal living at least three. Sep 11, 2011 breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. Have you or anyone you know ever been persecuted for believing in something that someone else thought was. Breaking stalins nose and millions of other books are available for instant. But now that it is finally time to join the young pioneers. Have students understand and identify the elements below as they read.
Young readers will be included in all the events that begin to wake sasha up ending with the breaking of stalins nose a plaster statue in sashas school. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction story about a tenyearold russian boy, sasha zaichik, who is enthralled with communism and joining the young pioneers, stalins youth organization. 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. 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. After his father s arrest and imprisonment, he realizes that all that he once thought perfect is actually more doubtful then it seemed. Breaking stalins nose report by hayden christensen on prezi. The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the communist party, and communism.
Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by eugene. There s no place for the likes of you in our class, sasha zaichik s teacher tells him, and that seems to be the motto of the whole stalinist nation. 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. 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. For more information on how to create a book trailer go to. Russia was in transition after the bolshevik revolution, led by lenin and joseph stalin.
In chapter 11, sasha wakes up to the sound of someone scraping ice outside. In the novel, tenyearold sasha is about to join the young soviet pioneers when his world comes crashing down. Lesson plan and powerpoint for breaking stalins nose. Breaking stalins nose novel study guide by janette. Elizabeth bush bulletin of the center for childrens books. Discussion guide to breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin. Then, have students write an expository letter persuasive letter to the publishers defending or explaining why their title and book jacket would be best for the book rather than the original.
Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalin ruled soviet russia. 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. Plot summary young sasha zaichik was a faithful follower of stalin. Free breaking stalins nose study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin was one of two books that won the newbery honor medal this year. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin, a newbery honor book. Breaking stalins nose books pics download new books and. A young pioneer has a right to criticize shortcomings. Sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. Finally, sasha will become a young pioneer and help comrade stalin bring the prosperity of communism to the ussr.
Study guide know the characters and places in the story. In the middle of the night sashas beloved father, who is part of the secret police, is arrested and the young boy becomes homeless. Sep 27, 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. Free breaking stalins nose worksheets and literature unit. In breaking stalins 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. I was reading the book breaking stalins nose for school. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. And it s not prettied up by any number of smart scarlet pioneer scarves or fancy may day parades. Breaking stalin s nose will transport your students into history and stimulate their patriotism, making them thankful to be strong, talented, and secure americans. Breaking stalins nose written and illustrated by eugene.
Breaking stalins nose, a historical fiction novel by eugene yelchin, depicts the story of sasha zaichik, a tenyearold boy who lives with his distinguished father in a crowded apartment in the soviet union. Breaking stalin s nose i think that breaking stalin s nose has universal themes. Breaking stalin s nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalin s communist party. 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.
Newbery honorwinning tale of growing up in stalinist ussr. Sasha, vovka, and borka are all outcasts in the novel. Who raises his hand to take the blame for breaking stalin s nose. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph stalin and cant wait to take the oath as a young pioneer. Sashas dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. A young pioneer is a reliable comrade and always acts according to conscience. A for apples, b for books breaking stalins nose by. Buy a cheap copy of breaking stalins nose book by eugene yelchin.
Sasha is enthralled with communism and he idolizes comrade stalin who is the leader and teacher. Based on what you learned in breaking stalin s nose, compare your rights with those of russians under stalin s rule. Will breaking stalin s nose stand the test of time. Apr 09, 2017 he even wants to join a communist youth group that helps spread the message of communism. The entire story is about how sasha is awakened by the events around him. Breaking stalin s nose research project 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. Who made the report that brought the secret police to arrest sashas dad. Here are five nigerian folktales, retold in language as rhythmic as the beat of the storydrum, and illustrated with vibrant, evocative woodcuts. He believed in the future of the soviet union under communist rule and he wanted to do everything he could to follow the laws set by. March madness 2020 rebound crossover breaking stalin s nose rain reign because of winndixie the indian in the cupboard losers club fish in a tree the whipping boy miracles boys awkward brave. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. His father, an officer in the soviet state police, will be guest of honor at the ceremony and will tie sashas red young pioneer scarf for the first time.
The resources included in this study guide focus on comprehension and writing skills. Be able to tell what makes each one an outcast in the eyes of their fellow soviets. Breaking stalins nose will appeal to readers who are sophisticated enough to see behind the words of an unreliable narrator. The main character is a boy named sasha zaichik, and adores stalin, his great leader and teacher. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback. When you join the video call with the professor and the girl with a 115 in the class. Discussion guide to breaking stalins nose by eugene. This book is especially useful for families who would like to learn and understand russian history.
Breaking stalins nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalin. Waiting in the apartment kitchen that they share with 46 others, he knows that his father will be late to dinner. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin 2012 newbery honor book 20 kids wings top flight award hard cover novel kindle edition. This discussion guide to breaking stalin s nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting. 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. 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.
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Under their iron hand, communism was replacing the reign of the murdered czar. Kids wings activities for breaking stalins nose by eugene. Sasha s dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. Breaking stalins nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalins rule. Breaking stalins nose audiobook eugene yelchin audible. One of horn books best fiction books of 2011sasha zaic.
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. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback barnes. Author eugene yelchin writes with the authority, experience, and emotion of one who lived in stalin s russia. After his fathers arrest and imprisonment, he realizes that all that he once thought perfect is actually more doubtful then it seemed. 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.
Jul 25, 2012 breaking stalin s nose book trailer erin ives. Breaking stalins nose sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy living in the soviet union sometime in the 1950s. Raised in the strictly communist ussr, zaichik nearly worships joseph stalin. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys disillusion with his hero stalin after his father is unjustly arrested. Although sasha is 10, most 10yearolds wont have enough background information on this period of history to see the depth of sashas naivete or to understand just how misplaced his optimism is.
One of horn books best fiction books of 2011 sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. And its not prettied up by any number of smart scarlet pioneer scarves or fancy may day parades. 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. It is a quick read and works really well for a whole group study. Breaking stalins nose is a 2011 childrens historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys. Celebrated artist and author eugene yelchin drew on his own experience growing up in soviet russia to pen this newbery honor book. Breaking stalin s nose is a 2011 children s historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. 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. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middle grade debut with this compact novel. So he would be taken to lubyanka prison, where he might be able to see his parents. Sasha zaichik is excited to be a young pioneer which is the first step in becoming a great communist.
Free breaking stalin s nose study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Have students develop a different title for breaking stalin s nose and book jacket. Many good conversations can come from reading a book together and this book is a good one to that end. Author s purpose for writing breaking stalin s nose interviewing eugene yelchin, author of breaking stalin s nose making inferences reading reflection summarizing chapters s. Use literature to study the soviet union during stalin s dictatorial regime. Go inside the world of 2012 newbery honor book breaking stalin s nose, written and illustrated by eugene yelchin breaking stalin s nose who was sashas dad home. Breaking stalins nose by apples n acorns teachers pay. Breaking stalin s nose is a wonderful narrative of a boy whose eyes are opened to the horrors of communism.
And, most importantly, what would i do if i were placed in a situation where doing the right thing was costly for me. 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 6 breaking stalin s nose remember to always give each new lesson a heading, date and write in the lesson objective and the key questions when you start this activity. All sasha wants to do is to be like his father, a member of the state security secret police, and. Breaking stalins nose chapters 2 flashcards quizlet. But now that it is finally time to join the young pioneers, the day sasha has awaited for so. Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by. Breaking stalins nose by eugene velchin is the story of sasha zaichik, a ten yearold russian boy who lives in a commune with his father and forty other. Jun 17, 20 book trailer for breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin.
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