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What happens in chapter 6 of a single shard?
Chapter 6 : Tree-ear is still trying to see Kang’s finished wine cup. He hears that the king’s emissary is on his way to Ch’ulp’o to assign a commission. That night Tree-ear cannot sleep and asks Crane-man a question about stealing (not stealing a thing, but stealing an idea).
What is the summary of the book Single Shard?
Set in 12th century Korea, A Single Shard tells the story of 10-year old Tree-Ear, an orphan who survives on whatever food he can find in the discarded rubbish of others. His village is known for its beautiful pottery and Tree-Ear greatly admires the master potters from a distance.
How many chapters are in a single shard?
A Single Shard – Chapters 11-13 Summary & Analysis.
What is Chapter 7 of A Single Shard about?
In Chapter 7, Tree-ear tells Min about the inlay work Kang has been doing. Min sends Tree-ear to gather colored clay. As Tree-ear prepares the clay, he finally discovers he can feel the difference in the well processed clay over the lesser worked clay.
What gift does tree-ear realize he can give Min’s wife?
11 Cards in this Set
| What does the Emissary ask Min | If you can make a piece and bring it to me I will reconsider |
|---|---|
| What gift does Tree-ear think he can give to Min’s wife | He can take Min’s piece to the Emissary for her |
| What does Min’s wife do that surprises him | She says she’ll ask Min |
What is the main idea of a single shard?
Linda Sue Park’s A Single Shard tells the story of a young homeless orphan boy called “Tree-Ear” in twelfth century Korea. He begins working for a perfectionist potter and eventually becomes his apprentice. The story clearly values hard work, selflessness, honesty, and respect.
What did Min’s wife give Tree-ear?
Tree-ear still hopes Min will teach him to be a potter. Crane-man makes sandals for Tree-ear from the rice straw. Soon, Tree-ear and Crane-man move into a cave for winter. They will move back to the bridge in spring. 4 Min’s wife gives Tree-ear a warm jacket and pants.
How did Tree-ear hurt his hand?
And he has problems keeping the chopped wood on the cart. When he is nearly back at Min’s house the whole cart falls sideways. As he is putting the logs back on the cart, one of them cuts his hand, making his job even more difficult. When Tree-ear finally gets back to his home under the bridge, he is too tired to eat.
Who are the characters in a single shard?
Written by people who wish to remain anonymous Linda Sue Park ’s A Single Shard is an award winning novel. It is set in twelfth-century Korea and narrates the story of a twelve year old boy named Tree-ear, an orphan who lives under a scaffold in Ch ̍ulp ̍o with Crane-man, a physically disabled potter.
Why did Min start off with the Single Shard?
Maybe if he saw the magnificent work of Min, even if it wasn’t the full vase, he might give Min a chance So he started off to the palace with the single shard. when he got to the palace began to get nervous wondering if his small effort would be enough. As he came to the emissary he started telling the story of what happened.
How did Tree ear solve Kang’s mystery in a single shard?
1. Tree-ear solved Kang’s mysterious behavior by peeping through a hole in Kang’s shed. He saw him carving out the little petals and filling then with the colored clay. 2. I say Tree-ear shouldn’t of looked in Kangs shed and spied on him. I say that because it is a violation of Kang’s privacy and if he told Min he would of stolen it too.