Lesson Plan, Resources, and Extension Activities for

IVAN: THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF THE SHOPPING MALL GORILLA

By Katherine Applegate & G. Brian Karas

	FRA Lesson Plan for “Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla Quick print & use lesson plan includes Florida State Standards, Reading Content Focus, Vocabulary, Essential Questions, Activating Prior Knowledge, Guiding Questions, Guided Practice, Independent Work, Extension Activities, Assessment, and MORE!
	Book Website: http://hmhbooks.com/ivan/ Includes information on the author and illustrator, including a book trailer and the author reading portions and talking about the book.
	Zoo Atlanta: http://www.zooatlanta.org/ivan?ff_s=a-fUR Includes images, a timeline, and YouTube video of Ivan at Zoo Atlanta.
	We Love Ivan: http://weloveivan.com Share your class’s love of Ivan on this site. *Extension activity: Students can post their completed stories to this site.
	NPR Story on One and Only Ivan: http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191053327/headline-here Includes audio and written interview with Katherine Applegate.
	YouTube Video of Ivan in Shopping Mall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=34&v=OYYL2LxotA8 This three minute video shows clips of Ivan in the shopping mall with images of his youth and commentary.
	Discussion Guide: http://www.scribd.com/doc/232469792/Ivan-The-Remarkable-True-Story-of-the-Shopping-Mall-Gorilla-Discussion-Guide Educator’s Guide for the book includes activities, questions, CCSS standards, and more.
	World Wildlife Fund: http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/great_apes/gorillas/save_solutions_gorillas/ Information on efforts made to save wild gorillas, including ways we can help.
	San Diego Zoo Gorilla Facts: http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals/mammals/western-lowland-gorilla Quick gorilla facts, photos, and a video for kids
	Nat Geo Kids – Baby Gorilla Rescue Story: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/gorilla-rescue/#baby-gorilla.jpg Story of baby gorilla Dunia who was captured by poachers and saved
	One and Only Ivan Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtPdqV2crQ0 Trailer for the Newbery Award winning book, also by Katherine Applegate.
	African Animals for Kids: http://africa.mrdonn.org/animals.html Links to age-appropriate games, activity pages, power points, etc. to help students learn more about African wildlife.
	Types of Gorillas: http://www.gorillas-world.com/types-of-gorillas/ Guide students in a quick study of the two gorilla species and their sub species
	Ducksters: http://www.ducksters.com/animals/gorilla.php Questions, answers, and fun facts about gorillas.
	KidZone: http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/gorillas/index.htm Quick gorilla facts and images.
	Extension Activity: Have students research the habitat of gorillas who live in the jungle using books and the websites with facts about gorillas. Using the information gathered, have students draw a picture of the habitat and include three to five facts.