Social studies content is explored in the extension activities and web resources. 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. Possible symbols in breaking stalins nose are the young pioneer banner, the statue of stalin, or the gloomy weather in moscow. 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. Finally, sasha will become a young pioneer and help comrade stalin bring the prosperity of communism to the ussr. A young pioneer is a reliable comrade and always acts according to conscience. Free breaking stalin s nose study unit worksheets for teachers to print. In chapter 17, in the boys restroom, sasha dashes into the last stall.
Jun 17, 20 book trailer for breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin. Breaking stalin s nose is a 2011 children s historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. Plus, hell answer for breaking off stalins nose when the time comes. This discussion guide to breaking stalins nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting. Breaking stalins nose by apples n acorns teachers pay.
Pronunciation guide the author tells us how to pronounce his name, and provides background on its russian origin. A 90 second newbery video made by the kids of saturday book club at aurora public library, eola road branch. 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. Breaking stalin s nose book report form pdf file customize the breaking stalin s nose book report breaking stalin s nose. 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. 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 stalins nose kindle edition by yelchin, eugene. Sasha is enthralled with communism and he idolizes comrade stalin who is the leader and teacher. Use literature to study the soviet union during stalins dictatorial regime. In fact, we should probably take everything sasha says with a grain or two of salt, since hes a pretty young guy trying to figure out a very complex. Foreshadowing this is a hint of things to comea word, a phrase, or a sentence that contains an important clue purposely inserted by the author to prepare the reader for a later event. Includes the following graphic organizers for the story breaking stalin s nose. Will breaking stalin s nose stand the test of time. Breaking stalin s 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. Authors purpose for writing breaking stalin s nose interviewing eugene yelchin, author of breaking stalin s nose making inferences reading reflection summarizing chapters setting in breaking stalin s nose main idea all about sasha zaichik sasha and me character growth. A young pioneer has a right to criticize shortcomings. Breaking stalin s nose, a study guide 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. Many good conversations can come from reading a book together and this book is a good one to that end. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin fantastic fiction.
The person who lies about nina petrovna breaking stalin s nose. Apr 25, 2019 a grandmother who provides afterschool care for her grandson called and complained that she thought breaking stalins nose is heavy reading for a fourth grader. Breaking stalins nose is one of horn books best fiction books of 2011. Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalinruled soviet russia. Sep 03, 2012 well, anyway, though breaking stalins nose is a powerful book, it has a surprisingly small scale for such a big subject matter. The main character is a boy named sasha zaichik, and adores stalin, his great leader and. But now that it is finally time to join the young pioneers. 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. Kids wings activities for breaking stalins nose by eugene.
The main character is a boy named sasha zaichik, and adores stalin, his great leader and teacher. 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. In chapter 3, sasha s father works for the state security or secret police. Canadian rory maclean is one of britains most expressive and adventurous travel writers. A 2012 newbery honor book title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public.
Newberrythis book gives american children a unique perspective of how other children lived in stalin ruled soviet russia. Sasha is 10 years old and is devoted to stalin, even writing adoring letters to comrade stalin expressing his eagerness at becoming a young pioneer. Breaking stalins nose kindle edition by yelchin, eugene, yelchin. In the novel, tenyearold sasha is about to join the young soviet pioneers when his world comes crashing down. Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by. This discussion guide to breaking stalin s nose, a 2012 newbery honor book by eugene yelchin, introduces middle school students to this historical setting. His twelve books include the uk top tens stalins nose and under the dragon as well as berlin.
But when his father, a member of the state security police, is arrested the night before the young pioneer ceremony, sasha is left to reevaluate everything hes been taught about stalin and what it. The 50page kids wings literature guide and jeopardylike interactive game for breaking stalin s nose provides multiple layers of activities, group projects, skill building, and research into historical documents that provide the foundation of our own government. Sashas dad is a big hero, and works as a state security agent at lubyanka prison 3. Sasha s dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. Sep 11, 2011 breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. Use literature to study the soviet union during stalin s dictatorial regime. Breaking stalins nose chapters 2 flashcards quizlet.
Sasha decides that he must report this error to comrade. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. What is breaking stalin s nose about and why should i care. Breaking stalins nose chapters 110 flashcards quizlet. Comrade stalin himself pinned a medal on fathers coat for catching spies as a state police officer. Start reading breaking stalins nose on your kindle in under a minute.
Sasha zaichik has known the laws of the soviet young pioneers since the age of six. Sashas dream is to become a soviet pioneer and become a true communist. Oct 05, 20 breaking stalin s nose provides young readers some idea of what it is like to live under a totalitarian government, where individual freedoms do not matter and devotion to the state is paramount, but that even that might not be enough. All sasha wants to do is to be like his father, a member of the state security secret police, and. Breaking stalin s nose is a story about sasha zaichik, a schoolaged boy, who lived in russia during stalin s rule. 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.
Apr 03, 2012 breaking stalins nose is a 2012 newbery honor book. Just as hes coming out of the restroom, vovka enters and jerks the banner from his hand. I tried to explain that the book isnt about the holocaust, but she still wants to challenge it. Breaking stalin s nose is told from the point of view of sasha, a tenyearold boy. In other words, its a book about a war thats long over, in a country youve probably never been to. 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. I would read the book to the students, stopping to ask questions through out the text. Virus pushes colleges to the breaking point, forcing hard choices. 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. Breaking stalins nose is a 2012 newbery honor book. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin scholastic. Lesson 6 breaking stalins nose gwa grade 9 humanities. Breaking stalin s nose gives us a brief glimpse into what it was like to live under stalin in moscow in the 1950s. Imagine a city, a book of the year and the most extraordinary work of history ive ever read according to the washington post.
Eugene yelchin provides some background information on his book, and reads chapter 2. Joseph stalins state security was responsible for exiling, executing or imprisoning 20 million people. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin book cover, description, publication history. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys. Book collections 4day bonus books check out the sonlight store. 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 written and illustrated by eugene. Breaking stalins nose discussion guide teachervision. For more information on how to create a book trailer go to. Breaking stalins nose is a 2011 childrens historical novel written and illustrated by eugene yelchin. Free breaking stalins nose worksheets and literature unit. 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.
It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys disillusion with his hero stalin after his father is unjustly arrested. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph stalin and cant wait to take the oath as a young pioneer. Breaking stalins nose novel study guide by janette. The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the. Breaking stalins nose will appeal to readers who are sophisticated enough to see behind the words of an unreliable narrator. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, a newbery honor book. 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. Sasha, vovka, and borka are all outcasts in the novel. 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. Breaking stalins nose book cover check out the cover for the american edition of yelchins book. Growing up in moscow in the midtwentieth century, tenyearold sasha worships joseph. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Yelchins book shows us the real brutality of life under communism during the cold war, when the champions for capitalism the us and for communism the ussr were busy figuratively duking it out for supremacy. Breaking stalin s nose chapters 110 study guide by deirdreberry includes 15 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
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. Be able to tell what makes each one an outcast in the eyes of their fellow soviets. Breaking stalins nose yelchin, eugene, yelchin, eugene on. A story just as relevant in our world, where innocent people face persecution and death for making a choice about what they. She said she didnt want him reading about the holocaust. In chapter 3, sashas father works for the state security or secret police. Breaking stalins nose written and illustrated by eugene yelchin, 160 pp, rl 4 breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin was one of two books that won the newbery honor medal this year. 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.
Tenyearold sasha wants nothing more than to become a member of the young pioneers the corps of soviet school children devoted to serving communism. In yelchins soviet union, people live in crowded communal apartments 2. Once there, she will try this is the story of a little cat who came to the home of a poor japanese artist, and, by. Waiting in the apartment kitchen that they share with 46 others, he knows that his father will be late to dinner. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Breaking stalin s nose i think that breaking stalin s nose has universal themes. One of horn books best fiction books of 2011sasha zaic. Book trailer for breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin.
Breaking stalins nose 2011 read online free book by eugene. Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middlegrade debut with this compact novel. Study guide know the characters and places in the story. Raised in the strictly communist ussr, zaichik nearly worships joseph stalin. 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.
Picture book authorillustrator yelchin won ton makes an impressive middle grade debut with this compact novel. Thats a big clue that we should proceed with caution. 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. Yes does breaking stalin s nose have universal themes. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The resources included in this study guide focus on comprehension and writing skills. It is a quick read and works really well for a whole group study. Breaking stalins nose follows 10yearold sasha zaichik, who wants nothing more than to be a young pioneer in stalins communist party. Sasha zaichik is a tenyearold boy living in the soviet union sometime in the 1950s. Breaking stalins nose, a study guide study guide, study. On the eve of his induction into the young pioneers, sashas world is overturned when his father is arrested by stalins guard.
In the middle of the night sashas beloved father, who is part of the secret police, is arrested and the young boy becomes homeless. Breaking stalin s nose by eugene yelchin is a historical fiction novel. Breaking stalins nose by eugene yelchin, paperback. In the spring of 1991, a russian ballerina dreams of leaving leningrad forever.
Breaking stalins nose, a study guide by its a novel idea. Facing the pta scales on censorship school library journal. The 51page kids wings literature guide and 53slide jeopardylike interactive game for breaking stalin s nose provides multiple layers of activities, group projects, skill building, and research into historical documents that provide the foundation of our own government. Sasha zaichik is excited to be a young pioneer which is the first step in becoming a great communist. Breaking stalin s nose, by eugene yelchin, is a fantastic resource for elar and social studies content.
After his fathers arrest and imprisonment, he realizes that all that he once thought perfect is actually more doubtful then it seemed. Have you or anyone you know ever been persecuted for believing in something that someone else thought was. The young pioneer is devoted to comrade stalin, the communist party, and communism. Sasha lives in a country in which even children can be killed for the most innocent mistakes, where people are. Breaking stalins nose report by hayden christensen on prezi. It is set in moscow during the stalin era and shows a boys disillusion with his hero stalin. Not only is it a short book, but it all takes place in the span of less than 24 hours, and much of it takes place in the very confused mind of its young protagonist and narrator. Newbery honorwinning tale of growing up in stalinist ussr. As a young boy growing up in stalins russia, sasha only knows of a communist life.
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