Characters this is a list of the main characters in the book. Parents need to know that tom anglebergers the strange case of origami yoda is the first book in a series about a group of middle schoolers. While there are multiple star wars references, the topic is really about a group of middle school aged kids and navigating this awkward stage of life. I really like dwights sweater, it sounds cool i also like it when dwight yoda tells a kid that they should get a hairdo like. Strange case of origami yoda book trailer this was a project created by a ccpl program at waldorf west called homeschool u presents book trailers. Oy turns 10 on march 10 the awesomely stooky and stookily awesome sfs at the origami yoda expanded universe site have already begun the party. The strange case of origami yoda is quite unexpectedly so much more than these reasonable assumptions its the story of tommy, the narrator, and dwight, the loser geek who makes a little origami puppet of yoda, the wise, sage master from star wars. In order to decide if he can depend on origami yoda s answers, tommy decides he needs scientific evidence and asks kids who received answers from origami yoda to share their experiences. The strange case of origami yoda audiobook listen instantly. May 01, 2011 the strange case of origami yoda is a wonderful book for children between the ages of 8 and 14. The strange case of origami yoda and its sequels tell the story of dwight, a middleschool student with aspergers syndrome, and his classmates. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger book. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over.
Oddly, origami yoda is nothing like his creator dwight. Editions of the strange case of origami yoda by tom. The strange case of origami yoda audiobook, by tom angleberger. In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixthgrade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami. This one is easier than the one in the book the strange case of origami yoda and is perfect for group activities, such as library programs, book talks and. My book report for the strange case of origami yoda. The origami yoda expanded universe must be getting close to 10 years old, too. Meettheauthor recording of the strange case of origami yoda.
Much of the fun of the strange case of origami yoda lies in the appearance and format of the book and the differing perspectives on the worth of origami yoda s answers. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger book trailer the strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger the 2012 rhode island childrens book award this book won. The strange case of origami yoda is a very clever and amusing story based on a unique premise. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
A journalist and fiction author, tom angleberger has a knack for capturing the lives of todays youth. The strange case of origami yoda origami yoda books. This is the book report about the strange case of origami yoda by tom. Both my boys love this book series origami yoda being book one of the series and i was curious to find out what the appeal was. The origami yoda was made by a child named dwight who is weird and off putting but manages to give good advice through yoda. Adapted from the book the strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger. Strange case of origami yoda origami resource center. The strange case of origami yoda tom angleberger, author. The author happens to be a pretty savvy yoda himself, knowing how to be true to child behavior and language while crafting an engaging story filled with wisdom. As in, can this little origami finger puppet yoda really give advice that will help make this whole surviving middle school thing a little easier. In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixthgrade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of yoda. Theyre particularly helpful for students who struggle to pass their ar or src quizze. He insists the advice doesnt come from himit all comes from yoda and one by one, socially awkward kids. Princess label maker to the rescue is newest book preceding unsigned comment added by 97.
The strange case of origami yoda is a wonderful book for children between the ages of 8 and 14. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger youtube. The overlake school the strange case of origami yoda. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger scholastic. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Its about being 12 years old and all the things preteens experience and worry about during an average day in middle school. Kids wings activities and lesson plans for the strange case. In the strange case of origami yoda, socially awkward dwight shows up to school one morning waving a green finger puppet. Sixthgrader tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of yoda, worn by their weird classmate dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future.
In the strange case of origami yoda a sixth grader called dwight gives great advise to his class mates through an origami yoda finger puppet. Questions are in short answer format and come with an answer key. Listen to strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more.
There are so many authors that i think are really fun to read. Kids wings unit for the strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger, download unit, features integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 3rd through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum. Here are printable instructions for the super easy 5fold origami yoda. Free the strange case of origami yoda worksheets and. The first book is available today as an ebook and you may be able to. Tommy reports, then i put all the stories together in this case file. The strange case of origami yoda the strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger read aloud of the strange case of origami yoda chapter 1 origami yoda and dwight. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger book 1 of the origami yoda series. Tommy tells the reader that dwight is the social pariah of the school. This study guide consists of approximately 33 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the strange case of origami yoda. Feb 25, 2010 origami yoda predicts the date of a pop quiz, guesses who stole the classroom shakespeare bust, and saves a classmate from popularitycrushing embarrassment with some welltimed advice.
In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixthgrade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes. If that is not strange enough, the puppet is usually right. The origami yoda series of childrens books was created by american author tom angleberger. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger goodreads. The strange case of origami yoda, the first book in the series.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger, starts out with a quick excerpt by the protagonist, tommy, explaining about origami yoda. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. With this companion to the blockbuster bestselling origami yoda series the strange case of origami yoda book report. The article had it spelled with one t in all cases of the. I had to read this book for school, and i read it like 6 times.
I think origami yoda is a great book for all people who like star wars. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger fictiondb. Edmonton public schools the strange case of origami yoda. It follows the story of a young boy named tommy who is trying to figure out if dwights origami yoda is actually real or its a hoax that dwight created. Attention origami yoda readers, librarians, teachers, booksellers and, of course, star wars fans. Aug 06, 2010 tommys other pals barely tolerate dwight who often sits at their lunch table. Listen to strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger at. Click to read more about the strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger. But young readers might want to pick up the strange case of origami yoda first. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger. The strange case of origami yoda was last months selection for the intergenerational book club that my sons and i belong to.
Rebooted is still underway and is currently filming. Sixthgrader dwight, whom the other kids consider to be a clueless screwup, makes an origami yoda figure that seems much wiser than dwight is. Download the strange case of origami yoda book report. The strange case of origami yoda is a childrens novel written by tom angleberger that was first published on march 1, 2010, by amulet books. This is strange because dwight is not known for his insight, he is known for being a looser. Featuring star wars elements whose use was officially licensed by lucasfilm ltd. Book report on the strange case of origami yoda by nicolas. The story revolves around the not so popular dwight, who talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of yoda. To make it even more scientific, tommy asks his friend harvey, who is an. Dwight wears the origami figure on his finger and when the other middle school kids have problems and ask. Tom angleberger quotes author of the strange case of. In this outing, a member of the group named dwight creates an origami finger puppet of the stars wars character yoda and convinces at least some of his schoolmates that its like an oracle who can can impart wisdom and predict the future.
The strange case of origami yoda paperback not so long ago, in a middle school not so far away, a sixth grader named dwight folded an origami finger puppet of yoda. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger duration. Dwight created yoda and hes the kid who has yoda stuck on the end of his finger. Free the strange case of origami yoda study unit worksheets for teachers to print. It is not my favorite but i think it is pretty good. The strange case of origami yoda book the seattle public. Its been a month or so without any updates on the new series, so i thought id go ahead and let you all know that origami yoda. Meettheauthor recording with tom angleberger about the strange case of origami yoda.
The hilarious, clever, and muchanticipated followup to the breakout hit, the strange case of origami yoda. The book is quite sweet and funny and i would recommend this to interested readers. If that werent strange enough, the puppet is uncannily wise and prescient. Audio excerpt from the strange case of origami yoda. Yoda offers great advice for solving all sorts of problems and at times it seems he can even predict the future. The strange case of origami yoda paperback origami yoda. Books similar to the strange case of origami yoda origami. The strange case of origami yoda tom angleberger reading time. The strange case of origami yoda is a childrens novel written by tom angleberger that was. But one day, dwight uses his one true talent origami to fashion an origami yoda puppet. The strange case of tom angleberger, origami jedi arts. The strange case of origami yoda by tom angleberger is not a book about origami. After suffering several origami yoda related humiliations, harvey manages to get dwight suspended from school for being a.
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