Sophias war is a historical fiction story that happened in around 1776. The distance education accreditation commission deac has approved all 15 sophia s courses for approved quality curriculum aqc status. There are several sections to the test that include. Beach lane books, new york, 2012, 302 pages, grades 57. What did captain mackenzie tell mother after having the house searched.
This resource includes a worksheet and answer key for each set of 5 chapters in the novel sophias war by avi there are 70 chapters total. William, her older soldier brother, has been missing since the defeat of george washingtons army at the battle of brooklyn. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. Sophia calderwood part one 1776 1 in the momentous year of 1776, on the twentysecond of september, my mother and i were rushing back to the city of new york. Sep 25, 2012 avi uses a young female protagonist, who narrates sophias war. Sophia s war avi author of books for children and teens. This book is very educational for people learning about the revolutionary war. Reviews in 1776, 12yearold sophia and her parents live in britishoccupied new york city. Apr 01, 2021 16 total resources 2 awards view text complexity discover like books meettheauthor movie.
Inspired by true stories from the american revolution, sophia s war begins in 1776, when british troops arrive on the doorstep of 12yearold sophi. Acclaimed childrens author avis many accolades include a newbery medal and boston globehorn book award. Sophias war ebook by avi 9781442414433 rakuten kobo. A tale of the revolution book report form pdf file. After the death of her brother, at the hands of the british, she vows to avenge his death. Sep 19, 2014 explore rena whites board sophia s war. This is the astonishing, true story of hannie schaft 19 and sisters truus 16 and freddie 14 oversteegen who took up arms against the nazis as one of the only women in the netherlands during world war ii. At the same time, it is a time of great turbulence, confusion and treason. I have put together quizzes and activities for this book. Sophias war book by avi official publisher page simon. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes sophies world study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. John andre wiliam volunteered to fight in the war because he wanted to fight for what they believed in, but most people were hired to fight in the war and didnt care who won. See more ideas about american revolution, revolution, homeschool history. New york was where i was born, and where i had lived peacefully until just a few weeks before, when we had fled in fear for our lives.
The story of the founding of the united states is filled with heroism and bravery. Learn sophias war with free interactive flashcards. This is a multiple choice, true false, and fill in the blank test for sophias war chapters 815. A promise to a girl, is not a promise to a lady, you are not yet a lady. My students are enjoying reading sophia s war as their extracurricular novel to go along with a unit on the revolutionary war. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Read the ultimate civil war quiz book and test yourself.
It helps me realize the horrible conditions and circumstances they were going through and their willingness to fight back. Then things take a turn for the worst when her brother is taken by the british. What did sophia and her mother find when they returned to their home. Sophia when to the andre an found out that william was captured and was in jail. This book certainly did not whitewash facts nor hide the truth, and yet somehow it presented them in. When she visits her brother in prison, the crowding, misery, and neglect of the prisoners is described in detail according to the authors note, more american soldiers died in british. A tale of the revolution by avi about the book in 1776, the war of independence comes to new york city and to twelveyearold sophia calderwoods family. Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to help the american cause.
This book certainly did not whitewash facts nor hide the truth, and yet somehow it presented them in a way that wasnt too overwhelming. The book is split into two parts, first telling the life of sophia the child, before moving onto sophia as a young woman. Prereading activity for a historical fiction novel study of sophia s war. On the other hand, her courage and dedication won her some respect from me. Sophias war, the sign of the beaver, the mostly true adventures of homer p. She may have had much emotion but kept it at a good rate so that it didnt affect what she was fighting for. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and. Sophias war book summary theme characters study com sophia s war book summary. The words in red are words that may appear on your final sophias war test. It is from a first person view, it was a fastpaced book, with details, and explanations.
Think you know everything about the american civil war. Lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a beloved newbery medalist. Because in the book, sophias war, by avi, it explains all of this, and more, with an interesting twist. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Just know that although you will not find me in any history book. Sophia s warby aviwe lived in new york during the american revolution. Sophia s war is a compelling story of the revolutionary war, as told through the eyes of sophia, just 12 years old when the story begins. In 1776, young sophia calderwood witnesses the execution of nathan hale in new york city, which is newly occupied by the british army. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of general clinton, the supreme commander of the british forces in america. For more than 89 years, deac has operated as a national accreditor of distance education institutions and was the first to establish a distinctive process for evaluating curriculum offered outside of the. What happened to the city of manhattan that made sophia scared for her brothers. If, when you reach my last words, you cannot forgive me, so be it. Use these materials to gauge your comprehension of.
Shes at war with the british, but she also struggles internally and questions her motives as she helps the patriots. American revolution, espionage, betrayal, sophia calderwood is writing her story of the revolutionary war. A tale of the revolution study unit worksheets for teachers to print. In 1776, after witnessing the execution of nathan hale in new york city by the british army, young sophia resolves to do. In 1776, the war of independence comes to new york city, and to twelveyearold sophia calderwoods family. Sophias constant lying, trickery, and deception also bothered me a lot, even if she admitted it was wrong. They seduced highranking nazi officers, lured them into the woods and killed them. Jan 12, 2016 historical fiction is one of my favorite genres, and its one that kids tend to look over most frequently when searching for a book in my classroom. Sophias war a tale of the revolution avi dear reader. These vocabulary words may show up on any pop quiz or weekly test. Jun 27, 2016 take the quiz to see which character from the wwii series by stephanie baumgartner, sophia s war, you are most like. A reading of the final chapters of sophia s war by avi for educational purposes. Sophia s war my opinion william in jail some people looked like that sophia calderwood by addie galantine sophia was worried about her brother because he was missing in war.
The story opens in 1776 in new york city, where 12yearold sophia calderwood lives with her mother and father. Sophia s war by avi book evalutaion 1 this book definitely enhanced my understanding of the revolution. The students have been able to see the direct connection between terms and names in their history text and within this fictionalized novel. This is an assessment for the book, sophias war, that can be given after the book is. Home number the stars fever 1793 a night divided chains i survived. For every 56 chapters, there is a list of vocabulary and defini. The worksheet quiz combo can help you test your understanding of sophia s war whenever you feel ready. Sophias war vocabulary please annotate and define these words in your book. Jul 09, 2020 sophia s war by avi, unknown edition, in 1776, after witnessing the execution of nathan hale in new york city, newly occupied by the british army, young sophia calderwood resolves to do all she can to help the american cause, including becoming a spy. Discover sophias war as its meant to be heard, narrated by angela goethals. And money is running low in sophias house old so she must take up a job at a a press where her dad used to work.
A tale of the revolution from the worlds largest community of readers. In the first half of the book, sophias desperate search for william leads her to several. Each worksheet includes 4 of the following headings. The students have been able to see the direct connection between terms and names in. My family were patriots, believing independence from britain was right. May 22, 2019 lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a beloved newbery medalist. Sophia s war is an intriguing novel that is set during the american revolution. This is an assessment for the book, sophia s war, that can be given after the book is completed. It is told from the point of view of the main character, sophia.
A tale of the revolution in first person, to tell the thrilling story. Figg sign of the beaver about source credit sophia s war by. When the british occupy the city, lieutenant john andre of the english army, is boarded at the calderwood home. Im thinking ive found some great books to hook them. Lives hang in the balance in this gripping revolutionary war adventure from a. Choose from 367 different sets of sophias war flashcards on quizlet. The book opens with a hanging, sophia s father is wounded by british soldiers, and the effects of war surround sophia in the town of manhattan, where she lives. Take the quiz to see which character from the wwii series by stephanie baumgartner, sophia s war, you are most like.
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