The One and Only Ivan Worksheets

by Katherine Applegate

Reading Level S · Lexile 570L · ATOS 3.6

Ivan, a gentle gorilla who has lived for years in a shopping-mall cage, promises to protect a baby elephant named Ruby — and uses his art to change both their lives. A Newbery Medal winner inspired by a true story.

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The One and Only Ivan vocabulary words and comprehension questions

28 vocabulary words and 28 comprehension questions across 7 sections: Meeting Ivan (Beginning) · Ivan's Art and the Mall · Ruby Arrives · A Promise to Stella · Ivan's Plan · The Billboard and the Rescue · A New Home (Ending).

Vocabulary words include domain, silverback, majestic, patient, artist, stray, elegant, confident, coax, budge, clumsy, inspect, promise, hoarse, protector, grief, billboard, trudge, attention, rescue.

Sample questions

How does Ivan describe himself and his home at the Big Top Mall?
Who are Stella and Bob, and how are they Ivan's friends?
Why does Ivan say he is not an angry gorilla, even though people expect him to be?

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