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All you need to do for this section is review these terms so that you can better understand some of the key descriptions in this chapter.  The author uses some words that are domain specific, meaning they relate to one particular field of expertise.  In this case, the field is ceramics.

Commission - an order for something to be produced (a piece of pottery, for instance)
Slip -  a creamy mixture of clay and water used like an adhesive or glue when making ceramics
Glaze - a substance fused to ceramics through the process of firing.  This consists of various metals and minerals.  It's the "paint" of ceramics that makes clay non-porous, allowing it to hold water.
Incising Awl - This is a tool used to make incisions, or shallow cuts, into clay.  You can see how this is used at the 2:00 mark in the video from the prereading entry.
Planing Tool - A "plane" is a flat surface.  A planing tool is a tool a potter uses to create smooth surfaces on his or her work.
Chrysanthemum - This is a type of flower.  See it here.
Prunus Vase - This refers to a specific shape of a vase.  See the picture below.

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We meet some new characters in this chapter: Kang and Min's wife.
1.  What are your impressions of Kang?
2.  Who does Min's wife remind Tree-ear of?  Why might this be significant?

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Go back to the anticipation questions in the first entry.  Reread Prompt 3.

1. How does Min's pride cause conflict in this story and in this chapter especially?

2.  Have your thoughts changed regarding this prompt? OR Do you agree with Tree-ear's thoughts that Min is a fool? (p. 89)

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Respond to each statement and explain whether or not you agree and why.  Write complete sentences.

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To become a hero, one must suffer some kind of loss or make a sacrifice.

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A good deed balances a bad deed.

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Pride and foolishness aren't as different as we think they may be.

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People are the greatest threat to humanity.

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The ones who are toughest on us love us the most.

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Once an idea is shared, it belongs to the world.

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Check out this video.  After watching it, describe what you think the relationship is between literature, civilization, and empathy.  If you're unsure about how to answer this, check out the definitions for these three terms.

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A Single Shard takes place in 12th century Korea.  This is known as the Koryo period.  Check out the image below.  These are the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha.  Buddhism was the primary religion in Korea during this period.  In 2-3 sentences, tell us what you think about the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.  Do you like it?  Does it confuse you?  Do you disagree with any of them?

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Tree-ear and Crane-man's names are both metaphors.  Define this term (look at the wall!) and explain why they have the names they do.  Use the questions to guide this response: How did they get their names?  What characteristics do these names reveal?  How is Tree-ear actually like a mushroom?  How is Crane-man actually like a crane?

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Answer these questions.  You can use this link to help you.

1.  On which continent is Korea located?
2.  It's surrounded by which bodies of water?
3.  It's not completely surrounded, though.  We call this a ______ in geography.
4.  Which countries are Korea's closest neighbors?
5.  What dynasty rules during this time in Korea?

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Setting is important in all stories, but it is especially important in A Single Shard.  The presence of accessible clay allows the people of the village to create wonderful potter.   Write 2-3 complete sentences explaining how the place where you live (the setting of your life) shapes who you are.

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Watch this video.  Then, write down a minimum of 5 facts you learned and 3 questions you have after watching it.

Option:  If you want to record a video to respond to this, go ahead and try it.  Use the "camera" icon.

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Check out this video on Joseph Campbell's theory called "The Hero's Journey."

1.  List all of the steps in the journey here.

2. In 1-2 sentences, tell us whether or not you agree with this theory and explain why.

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In this entry, I want you to write down each wise quote from Crane-man.   You should have a minimum of two quotes.

Option:  If you want to record yourself reading these quotes, record a video for this entry.

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Throughout this book, we'll keep track of the Hero's Journey and how it unfolds in this book.

1.  What is Tree-ear's status quo?
2. Can you identify any other elements of the Hero's Journey here? Use the handout I gave you.

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In this entry, we'll focus on three major literary elements: setting, character, and point of view.  use complete sentences in your responses.
1. Where and when exactly is this taking place?  Be as specific as you can.
2.  How does this setting shape the lives of the characters in this book?  Think about clay and what pottery production requires.
3. What is the point of view?  Use your handout for this.
4.  What is your initial impression of the two main characters we met in this chapter?
5.  Min is another character we meet, if only briefly.  What is your impression of him?  Why do you think Tree-ear is mesmerized by Min and his work?  Have you ever been fascinated by the work of another? (Be sure to answer each question.)

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Record yourself reading your favorite passage from this chapter in a dramatic way.

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Check out this video.  Also, check out the pick of the kiln below.  This is similar to what Min would have used to fire his pottery.

If you were a kid in 12th century Korea, do you think this would interest you? Have you ever done work like the work Tree-ear does in this chapter?

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In this entry, write about the sources of conflict in Tree-ear's life.  There are two things to consider here:
1.  His life.  What makes it difficult?  Consider the other element that directly affects conflict: setting.
2. In this chapter, Tree-ear makes a mistake and has to deal with consequences from Min.  What are these consequences?
Sentence starter: Because he broke Min's piece of work, Tree-ear must now...
3. Choose a short passage that you think best describes the challenge Tree-ear faces when he goes to work for Min.  Think about images the author uses (the cart, the axe, the forest, the path, the blisters on his hands).  Write the passage here and explain, in 2-3 sentences why this image sticks out to you.

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Do one of the following:

- There are some great descriptions of Min's work in this chapter.  In this post, I want you to draw one of these pieces of work.
- If you don't want to draw, take a picture of yourself pretending to be one of the characters from the book.  This picture should capture the feeling of a specific scene.  Please briefly describe the pic if you do this.

Min is NOT a happy man!

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Analyze - to discover or reveal something through close examination.
Evaluate - To form an opinion about something using evidence and criteria.

In this entry, I want you to choose one character: Tree-ear, Crane-man, or Min. Then, find one passage that you think reveals something significant about this character, and type it here. Explain why you chose this passage in 1-2 sentences.

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Take a look at both versions of the Hero's Journey on the handout I gave you.  Does Tree-ear pass through any part of the journey in chapter two? Is he getting close to another step?  Use this entry to jot down your ideas.

The final project will be all about the Hero's Journey.  The more you pay attention to it and write about it in the Padlet, the more prepared you will be.

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"By the time the cart was loaded, Tree-ear wore mud like a second skin."   Think about the descriptive scenes near the river bank as Tree-ear gathers clay.  Then, Watch this clip from 4:30-8:00.
In which ways is the mud covering Tree-ear similar to the mud on the Buddha?  Do you think this analogy is accurate?  Are people "covered in mud" sometimes?  Have you ever felt like you were covered in mud?

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What does Crane-man tell Tree-ear after Tree-ear apologizes for being gone and not being able to help catch the flounders?  Do you agree with what Crane-man says here?  How does this scene demonstrate the importance of perspective?

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Tree-ear appreciates the meal he eats much more than he normally would, "for he had earned it."
What have you earned in your life?  Has earning something made you appreciate anything anymore than you normally would?  Have you ever had to earn your food?
How does this passage help the reader empathize with Tree-ear?

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Where is Tree-ear on the journey? List any ideas you have here. For each chapter, the "Hero's Journey" entry is designed to help you prepare for the final project for this novel. Remember to use both handouts (you can find them on Teams).

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Tree-ear is shown how to make glaze by mixing clay with ash.  The author tells us that this must have resulted from an accident.
1.  What is the author guess as to what happened?
2.  Check out this link and choose the discovery you find to be the most interesting mistake.  In 2-3 sentences, tell us why you think this and why this discovery is significant.  Does it affect your life?  Have you ever made a discovery or learned something by accident?

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An inference is a conclusion about something using evidence and reason.  On pages 42-43, the author  reveals something about Min.
"They had not come, then or ever, even at the height of Min's scorn and rage."
1.  What "had not come?"
2.  Make an inference here and think about why this happens.  What do you think Min's reasons are?  Why might he spare Tree-ear?

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"Eh, again you see the aptness of your name.  You are like the ears of a scrawny little tree, noticed by none but hearing all!"

Crane-man tells this to Tree-ear.
How does this relate to Crane-man's earlier piece of wisdom?  P. 7 -  "Scholars read the great words of the world.  But you and I must learn to read the world itself."

What is Tree-ear "reading" in this chapter?  What does he learn?

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Min, like every person, has a dream or a goal.
- What is his greatest desire? (see page 47)
- What is Tree-ear's desire?
- What is your desire at this point in your life?  Are there trials you must endure to reach this goal or desire?

Bonus: Take a picture of yourself as Min thinking about his "life's desire" and upload it to Seesaw.  Include though bubbles if you want.  Or you can take a picture of yourself thinking about your greatest desire.

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What is Tree-ear trying to do with his eyes closed in this chapter? (p. 44)  Who is he trying to emulate (to be like)?  Have you ever closed your eyes and tried to focus?  Does it work?

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Michael Jordan Famous Eyes Closed Free Throw to Mutombo In Full

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At this point in the book, Tree-ear has worked for Min for "two full moons" (p. 40).  Your final project for this book will require you to design your own "Hero's Journey" cycle using this book and your responses as a reader.  Using the graphic handout and the video we watched on the Hero's Journey, list the steps that you think Tree-ear has taken so far in his Hero's Journey.  For each step, try tofind a passage to accompany it.  This passage should help explain the stage you think Tree-ear is in.  You don't need to write the passages yet, but you should mark these (use post-its) because you'll use them for the final project for this book.  For help with this, think about these facts and questions:
- Tree-ear is the hero.
- His status-quo is life under the bridge with Crane-man.
- Has he been called to depart the status quo?
- Has his adventure begun? OR Has he entered the "initiation" stage?
- Does he have more than one guide?
- Is he facing trials?
This pic can be used as a reference.

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This chapter contains some very interesting scenes in which we learn more about Tree-ear's personality, Kang's secrets, Crane-man's kind nature, and Min and his wife's past.  All you need to do for this chapter is make a video that captures all of the key moments and developments that occur in this chapter.  Think of it this way: someone who hasn't read the chapter should learn all he/she needs to know by watching your video.  You have a few options:

1.  Be a YouTuber:  Pretend you're a vlogger and make a video about this chapter, explaining 3-4 of the most important parts of the chapter to your subscribers (and potential subscribers).

2.  Be a professional reader:  Choose 4-5 of the most significant passages from the chapter and read them aloud to your audience.

3.  Be an actor and director: Make a short movie clip in which you act out 3-4 of the key moments in this chapter.
4.  Be a character: Make a video diary entry from the perspective of one of the characters in the chapter.
5.  Good Cop, Bad Cop: Play the role of good cop and bad cop and interview different characters from the chapter.

If you have an original idea, go for it.

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Take the time to check your Project Task Sheet.

Make sure you're using both sides of the Hero's Journey handout.

Remember: some of your ideas may change later in the book. For instance, Tree-ear doesn't even leave the village until Chapter 10.  Does this mean the departure doesn't happen until this point? That's up to you to decide.

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In this chapter, we are exposed to an internal conflict that is shaped by external conditions.  Tree-ear discovered Kang's technique in Chapter 5.  He uses an inlay technique and different colored glazes.  Now he has a worried mind.  Answer the following questions.  Cite textual evidence for at least one of these responses (good evidence can be found on pages 62-64).

1.  What is the big question Tree-ear asks Crane-man in this chapter?

2.  What is  Crane-man's answer?

3.  What does Tree-ear decide to do?

4.  What is your opinion of this?  What would you have told Tree-ear to do?

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Something very important happens to Tree-ear in this chapter.  He's able to feel  something that only Min seemed able to feel.  Could this perhaps mark an important step in the journey?

Consider these important passages:

"The idea belonged to the world now" (74).

"...he had been looking straight at it.  But only at the last moment had he actually seen it...a clear vision emerging from a cloudy dream...a dream in which the words to describe exactly how he knew about the clay would be held secret forever" (75).

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Emissary - a royal or diplomatic representative sent on a special mission

The arrival of the emissary produces external  and internal conflict that is very tense.  The fate of the potters is in the hand of the emissary, leaving them with little say in their destiny.

1.  Who is the emissary we meet in this chapter?
2.  How does the announcement of his arrival affect the townspeople (especially the potters) of Ch'ulp'o?
3.  Recall the the scene at the beach when all the potters have their wares on display.  How do the potters behave?  How do they react when they see the emissary talking to Kang?  How does Min respond to all of this?  What's going through Tree-ear's mind?  Why does his "heart sink?"
4.  Why are royal commissions so important to the potters in the village?  Cite textual evidence to support your answer.

Bonus:  Draw or take a picture of yourself imitating the emissary as he assesses the potters' work.

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If you had to come up with a name for this stage of his journey, what would you call it?  Choose a passage (include the page #) that you think supports the name you choose.

Think about the conflict he faces and the choices he makes.  Does he experience doubt?  Desperation?  Restlessness?  Guilt?  Are people still guiding him?  Do you think Min is actually teaching him anything?  Is Min a guide?  Has Tree-ear made discoveries?  Does Tree-ear question himself?

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This is just a reminder to study for the quiz.  It will have 10 reading comprehension questions based on the first seven chapters.

For the vocabulary portion, you will be asked to write a paragraph using eight of the words you have defined. You will be able to use your notebook during this portion.

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Tree-ear has some very significant interactions with three characters in this chapter:

Ajima, Crane-man, and Min.

Ajima makes a request to Tree-ear, Crane-man offers more words of wisdom, and Min denies Tree-ear.

Find one passage that relates to each of these interactions.  Write it here or upload a recording of yourself reading it here.

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Consider how some of these passages could be related to a possible step in the journey.  Use this entry to jot down ideas for the project.

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Describe Tree-ear's feelings and thoughts as he enters and walks through the busy town of Puyo.  What makes this place so different from any other place he's ever been?  What does he learn here?

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You will not need to complete a Padlet entry for these chapters. You must now focus your energy on the project. These chapters are critical in terms of the Hero's Journey. The entire story has built up to this journey, and Tree-ear will face a clear crisis that will challenge his courage.

He will take a chance with the emissary.  He will return.  He will "die" and be reborn in  a way.  But will he get his treasure or reward?  What will his new life be like?

As you read, begin to use post its to mark passages as you come across them.

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1.  In which phase of the journey is Tree-ear?  Separation or initiation?
2.  Do any of the major events in this chapter mark a new step in the journey?  Think about what happens in the chapter:
- He's travelling through the country, meeting new people.
- The first night he sleeps alone, he has a strange encounter with a mystical creature.
- He enters Puyo, which is a place that amazes him.

Do you think that Puyo relates to the "Belly of the Whale" in the 17 stages of Joseph Campbell's Monomyth?

Use this entry to help you with the project.  Don't worry about getting these questions right or wrong.

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Choose one character from the chapter and write a 5-7 sentence diary entry (or make a video diary here or on Seesaw) focused on the events of Chapter 9.  Base this diary entry off of a passage from the book.  Type the passage or upload an image of it here.
Think about the key moments in this chapter to help you write (you don't have to answer all of these!):

- One door closes and another opens.  What does this mean?
- Crane-man politely refuses Ajima's offer.
- Tree-ear wonders about how pride and foolishness relate.  How do Min and Crane-man demonstrate "foolish pride"?
- What gift does Tree-ear give to Crane-man? What realization lead to the creation of this gift?

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Does Tree-ear enter a new phase in this chapter?  Does he climb up to a new step in the journey?  Jot down your ideas here.
Pay special attention to page 98: "The second door had just blown open."

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Pursuing our dreams can be a selfish act.

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Watch this video (with closed captions).  Then reread Crane-man's last piece of advice to Tree-ear before he leaves the village.  Also see the "Anticipation Questions" prompts (#4).

Do you agree with Carl Jung and Crane-man?

Do you think this could be an instance of foreshadowing?  This is when the author hints at what may happen later in the text.

Make a prediction about what you think might happen in the next chapter.