And i was coping with the conflicting emotions of annoyance and boredom of reading this book. Rules, by author cynthia lord, is a touching look at the life of a young girl, catherine, whos coping with the conflicting emotions of living with her autistic brother, david. Catherine is embarrassed by her brothers behavior, and creates rules for him that she hopes will help him to act more normal. Catherine learns some lessons about acceptance along the way. No toys in the fish tank rules by cynthia lord is a novel about a twelveyearold girl named catherine who is torn between caring for her autistic brother david and finding her own place in life. For teachers and librarians cynthia lord childrens book. You can copy as an entire packet or you can copy pages individually. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2006, and was written by cynthia lord. Rules a novel study this is a 65page complete novel study for rules by cynthia lord. Chapters 14, chapters 59, chapters 1014, chapters 1522.
Catherine decides to take a detour and talk to the moving men beside her house. Cynthia lord this study guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of rules. A goldfish and a rubberduck cover each chapter of the book begins with what. Cynthia lord is the awardwinning author of rules, a newbery honor book and a schneider family book award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed half a chance and a handful of stars. Rules by cynthia lord battle 2010 explore your world.
In college lord had some short stories published, and even won a contest with one. Rules by cynthia lord worksheets this 5 page packet includes prereading questions, a character traits worksheet, and 3 reflection question worksheets to use as the reader progresses through the novel. Read rules by cynthia lord available from rakuten kobo. David in the book, rules, was inspired by her son, gregory. This portion of text was written by cynthia lord and was taken from in 2000, i decided to write a middlegrade novel, and i followed the advice of write what you know. Cynthia lord what two animals are on the cover of rules.
Imagine having to constantly teach another person the rules of life. Pdf rules book by cynthia lord free download 208 pages. Rules by cynthia lord worksheets worksheets, reflection. First, have each student create a rating system using stars, deciding what for them makes a fourstar book as opposed to. Rules by cynthia lord book discussion guide share my lesson. She hopes this new girl will be friends with her and spend the summer hanging out, but she is worried the actions of her younger brother who is autistic. Rules discussion guide click to download rules reproducible worksheets click to download writing rules. This novel study divides rules into seven sections for study. She wants to know when her new next door neighbor, also a 12. The main characters of this realistic fiction, young adult story are. Rules by cynthia lord dtdl battle of the books 2010 who wrote rules. Everything you need for a novel study on rules by cynthia lord. It is a sunshine state young readers book for 20082009 and won a 2007 schneider family book award.
What book series did catherines mom begin reading to her when she was seven years old. This can be for a small book club, or for the whole class. Activities to use with the book rules by cynthia lord book. I have tried to include everything a teacher would need to teach the book. Cynthia lords awardwinning book is an introspective story that appeals to some students more than others. The book rules by cynthia lord tells of 12yearold catherines struggle to learn how to accept her brother davids autism.
First, have each student create a rating system using stars, deciding whatfor themmakes a four. Rules, cynthia lords first novel, was inspired by the authors experience of raising two children, one with adhd, and witnessing the complex relationship that developed between them. I feel as if this book if very eye opening but also heart warming to any reader. Isbn 0439443822 plot summary catherine is twelve and a new girl has just moved in next door. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. David has autism, and he has to go to occupational therapy, or ot.
This study guide consists of approximately 27 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of rules. Rules by cynthia lord pages 80 97 summary and analysis. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of rules by cynthia lord. She then went on to write three more young adult books.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 208 pages and is available in hardcover format. Rules by cynthia lord complete study guide for entire book teacherspayteachers gr 411. There are many ways that you can use these resources. Catherine hopes her autistic brother does not keep her from making friends. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disabili. Digital master created according to benchmark for faithful digital reproductions of monographs and serials, version 1. Activities to use with the book rules by cynthia lord. May 08, 2017 in the book rules by cynthia lord, twelveyearold catherine must spend the summer without her best friend who goes to california for the summer. Cynthia lord cynthia lords life as a writer began at age four with a song collaboration with her sister. Rules by cynthia lord meet your next favorite book. Jan 01, 2011 rules was cynthia lords first novel, and has won two awards. She made her picture book debut with hot rod hamster. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Rules used in the book and strong words for a fifth grader learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
Rules by cynthia lord book discussion guide lesson plan template and teaching resources. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you. Free communication board activity have students try to communicate using a communication board only to see how jason feels in the book rules by cynthia lord. Even though it is meant for ages 812, i still found myself, a 20year. Twelve year old catherine just wants a normal life,which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. Rules by cynthia lord book study, activities, vocabulary. This 2007 newbery honor book is a humorous and heartwarming debut about feeling different and finding acceptance. Catherine, the protagonist of rules, is a normal twelveyearold girl dealing with the universal preteen issues of friendships. Rules was cynthia lords first novel, and has won two awards. Cynthia lord is the awardwinning author of rules, a newbery honor book among its many distinctions, as well as the critically acclaimed touch blue, released august, 2010. Interview with cynthia lord on sarah laurences blog.
To view the pdf files you will need adobe reader free from adobe systems. A vocabulary list featuring rules by cynthia lord, chapters 14. Rules by cynthia lord chapters 12 follow the rules dont run down the clinic hallway before you read the chapter. Rules by cynthia lord suggestions and expectations this curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. This is a novel study to be used in the classroom with rules by cynthia lord. Rules ebook by cynthia lord 9780545666206 rakuten kobo. Rules study guide contains a biography of cynthia lord, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. The main character of rules is twelveyearold catherine who is about to embark on a summer she will never forget. Materials for teachers and librarians cynthia lord. A different rule on the first day of summer vacation, what did david ask for before he went out to the car. During one summer vacation catherine is occupied by caring for david and trying to keep him awa. Rules by cynthia lord is a childrens novel about friendship, the importance and. Shes spent years trying to teach david the rules from a peach is not a funnylooking apple to.
Rating rules cynthia lords awardwinning book is an introspective story that appeals to some students more than others. How can they fit in when he doesnt understand the rules. Rules used in the book and strong words for a fifth grader. Materials and discussion guides are provided here for free. In this lesson about the book rules by cynthia lord, you will learn about the setting and summary of the book, as well as. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. A character analysis of catherine in rules by cynthia lord.
Rules by cynthia lord, chapters 14 vocabulary list. In the book rules by cynthia lord, twelveyearold catherine must spend the summer without her best friend who goes to california for the summer. Analysis and discussion of characters in cynthia lords rules. Her carefully constructed rules for david are really about her own need to feel in control, and to understand and live with a brother who is often misunderstood or teased by others. The parent of an autistic child, cynthia lord writes with familiarity and. Much of the rules for her have to do with navigating life.