A MAN CALLED OVE -- Fredrik Backman

We can busy ourselves with living or with dying. ~Sonja 177

Greetings,

Get ready to meet a crusty character – Ove. You’ll laugh and cry. You’ll cheer and shudder. You might even want to throw your book at him from time to time, but as you get to know his story, he will grow on you. Other feisty and courageous characters will too. Together, they will win your heart and teach you a thing or two about what’s important and how to look out for one another. Who knows? There could even be an epiphany or lifelong friendship in store. And you might not look at a curmudgeon ever again in the same way.

Six possible evaluations are provided in this novel resource, and they cover all four strands and are rooted in critical and creative thinking: oral, reading, writing, and media. The 53-page seminar process drives the novel study along with a 27-page student workbook which addresses big questions and promotes peer learning and class discussion. The gem in the resource is one of the most memorable and transformative activities I ever used – the Conversation of a Lifetime. You will likely add it to your teaching toolbox and use it in other courses. It’s that good.

Two movie versions (Swedish and American) have been made of the novel, and the movie is a valuable supplement, but not a substitution for the novel. Combined, they pack a double punch like those of Ove and Rune, and deepen the total learning experience. The debate option furthers this noble integrative end, and sharpens the wits and oral communication skills.

Time to meet Ove: family, friends, and foes.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Cover Page 1

Introduction 2

Resource Contents 3

Novel Table of Contents 4-7

Notes to Teacher on Seminars 8 -12

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SIX POSSIBLE EVALUATIONS

Cover all four strands rooted in Critical and Creative Thinking: Oral, Reading, Writing, Media

Student Workbook 13-41

Seminar Package 42-95

100 Multiple Choice Questions Test 96-116

Knowledge Based: Have they read the novel, and do they have the facts to support their ideas?

Agree or Disagree – Explain 117-123

Debate 124-126

Conversation of a Lifetime 127-136

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APPENDIX 137-140

A Man Called Ove -- Word Search Answer Key

Literary Devices Challenge – Word Search Answer Key

Sink your Teeth into an Essay Burger

Ten Top Teaching Tips 141-180

I have included a 29-page Preview to help ensure a fit with your class situation.

Your purchase entitles you to use this resource in your classroom. I hope it brings a smile to your face and a hop to your step. If colleagues remark on the smile and hop, tell him/her/they about the resource, and let them know where they can buy it. Thank you for your interest and help.

Keep Hoping and Hopping!

Dr Frogley Ribbit Research

The true mark of learning is joy.

:)