He is laughed at and ridiculed by his peers, but he not only doesn’t care, he doesn’t notice.
Theology: Donald knows in his heart what the Psalmist is saying.
Then all eyes, are on him and once that happens, his peers begin to see him not as an odd guy but a loser. How does the perspective on gender/race/culture/economics/ability make a difference to the story: There is a strong point of view that makes it clear from the start that this is a contemporary book about a boy who, though different, is mostly ignored by his peers until he blows a soccer game for his team. The use of an omniscient narrator allows the story to be told almost like a case study. It can be heavy-handed but the love and acceptance Spinelli brings to the book’s characters far outweighs this flaw. Literary elements at work in the story: This book has its faults. This is a must read for anyone who works with children and young adults. With this love he is able to see with “little-kid eyes” those around him that others can’t see. But Donald doesn’t really notice, for he is blessed with an abundant amount of love and acceptance from his family. When he blows a race for his team, all of his all of his previously ignored “quirks” become a focal point and brand him as a loser. He laughs easily, likes people, and loves school. It details his important friendships, marks his relationships with different teachers, and describes how he copes with various shortcomings that everyone but Donald and his parents deem terribly important.Summary: Donald Zinkoff is a great kid. The novel traces Donald's journey from first to sixth grade. He trips over his own feet, constantly raises his hand without ever knowing the correct answer, and falls down laughing at the mention of any unusual word. No matter what the game, Donald never wins. Loser chronicles the childhood of Donald Zinkoff, who is one of the most unusual, endearing characters ever to grace the pages of a novel for young readers. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. Create a comic strip to highlight a brief incident from the story. Understand the idea of "unconditional love" and its value in a parent-child relationship. Students give their impressions of the teacher's speech on Zinkoff's first day of school. Find the synonym of vocabulary words found in the text. Write a triangle poem about being a mail carrier. Students describe Zinkoff's self-image as it appears in the novel. Students deal with the concept of the human spirit and the importance of failure.Ĭhallenge students' comprehension of the novel with a variety of question styles and a final quiz. Both eBook & Print Book Order #: CC+P2511.
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