This educators guide to matched by ally condie includes classroom lesson plans, writing prompts, research questions, and enrichment. Matched took a very long time to start but once the story really got going, i didnt want to put the book down. Each question is designed to generate discussion that requires text based. In this dystopian novel, seventeenyearold cassia reyes begins to question the strict rules of the society in which she lives. Ally condie celebrates 10th anniversary of matched deseret news. There is one high level discussion question for each of the 32 chapters, as well as questions for prior to reading the novel and after reading the novel. Review, synopsis, and summary of the young adult fiction matched. In cassias society, officials decide who people love. Educators guide to matched by ally condie common core. Matched read free novels online by ally condie in read free. Ally condie s blog in case you want to hear her thoughts, directly from the source. We go over how to find openended questions before assigning book clubs. Government, controls their marriage, the food they eat, and the jobs they do.
In the final book in the matched triology, cassia, ky, and xander work together to bring back what they have lost in the society. In suzanne collins the hunger games, for example, there is also a female teenage protagonist, katniss everdeen, whose life is changed forever by a ceremony hosted by the government, beginning a trek of rebellion and loss. Matched, by ally condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy. General information cassia maria reyesi like cassia because she is all willing to help her friends. Educators guide to matched by ally condie common core lesson. A vocabulary list featuring matched by ally condie, chapters 2432.
The matched lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightlycontrolled society in which young people are matched with their life partners at the age of 17. An international bestseller, the matched trilogy is a story for right now and storytelling with the resonance of a classic. She lives with her husband and three sons outside of salt lake city, utah. This digital collection includes all three critically acclaimed, awardwinning novels from ally condie s matched trilogy, including matched, crossed, and the breathtaking conclusion, reached. Matched a book published by ally condie describes a tightlycontrolled society where people are prevented from doing anything except what government permits them to take part in. Crossed is the second book in the matched series for young adults by ally condie. Ally condie is a former high school english teacher who lives with her husband and three sons outside of salt lake city, utah. Activities assessments chartsposters games graphic organizers tip sheets. The first book in a young adult dystopian trilogy published by dutton books. Matched is the first book in the matched trilogy by ally condie. Is it worth the loss of expectancy, the unforeseen. Condie s writing is quite lyrical in places, and the inclusion of poetry is a nice touch.
See more ideas about ally condie, good books, love book. I have students discuss their questions when they get into class. Oct 28, 2014 the official website for matched by ally condie. The main characters of this young adult, science fiction story are cassia reyes, ky markham. Nov 30, 2010 listen free to matched audiobook by ally condie with a 30 day free trial. During a discussion question every group member must talk before moving to the next question. I use my book talks at the beginning or end of classes to introduce new novels to my students. In this episode of booktalk, i discuss matched, the first book in ally condie s matched series. This is a large 59 page novel unit for ally condies matched. The main character is seventeenyearold cassia reyes, who is matched with her best friend, xander carrow. Thanks for exploring this supersummary plot summary of matched by ally condie. Seventeenyearold cassia reyes lives in a society where everything is decided by the government.
Crossed, the second book of ally condies matched trilogy, is a young adult, dystopian, romance novel featuring cassia reyes and ky markham as protagonists. Its more a thoughtful, at times poetic, almostutopia both in terms of the plot, the worldbuilding and the pacing. Matched quotes by ally condie meet your next favorite book. On her seventeenth birthday, cassia meets her match. But when her name is called, she is matched with xander her best friend. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. Matched printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. We both had matched on our radars for a while, and when we got the chance to listen to author ally condie talk.
The first edition of the novel was published in november 1st 2011, and was written by ally condie. Matched is about cassia and xander, cassia is matched with xander. Author ally condie was an english teacher who was inspired by real life events to. Its the story of cassia reyes, a 17 year old girl living in a future society, where culture. Free download or read online crossed pdf epub matched series book. The official comes to talk to her about the incident, it doesnt happen often or at all. She thinks shes in love with xander, but when she opens her microcard she finds something unexpected, she finds someone that is not xander on her screen. This prezi presentation discusses the book and includes videos to encourage students to read this novel. Explore love the deepest, most dangerous mystery of all in this eerie dystopian thriller.
Ive found that when i do a book talk, the school librarian knows it be. Matched study guide contains a biography of ally condie, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. I hope you guys enjoy the discussion and contribute your two. Matched party kit for when you decided to have a matched. Matched by ally condie wasnt the most disappointing book i have read all year, or at least attempted to read as i could not finish it if you paid me, but it was in fact the worst book i have read all year by a country mile. Most of the time, i can balance reading multiple books at a time. This futuristic comingofage series is based on a classic dystopian premise. As students consider the dystopian novels layered and complex themes, challenge them to think deeply about choice, loyalty, sacrifice, and the expectations of. This educators guide to matched by ally condie includes classroom lesson plans, writing prompts, research questions, and enrichment activities aligned with common core state standards.
Chapters 17, chapters 812, chapters 23, chapters 2432. This ones many, many years in the future, right here in what used to be the good ol u. This is a book that makes you actually think of the world that you reside in and also what sacrifices you would make. But most teen readers will agree that author condie has crafted a fine addition to the genre. Matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by ally condie. One can see similarities and differences between ally condie s matched and any number of dystopian stories. Ally condie s twitter thoughts about running, books, and the apocalypse. Dec 02, 2010 matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by ally condie.
Listen free to matched by ally condie with a free trial. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away wait, wrong story. Ive read a tremendous amount of lousy books this year so many of the new ya titles have been very disappointing but even in a good year, this book would have been a standout. Is it worth the sacrifice of originality or liberty to live in an excellent globe. Posted on june 20, 2020 june 20, 2020 by books by kora. Matched by ally condie, chapters 17 vocabulary list.
Ally condie is the author of the bestselling matched trilogy matched, crossed, and reached. While i was reading matched, however, it claimed my inner voice. Includes updates on what shes up to now, movie news, and more. Oct 17, 2012 this educators guide to matched by ally condie includes classroom lesson plans, writing prompts, research questions, and enrichment activities. Matched certainly isnt an actionpacked, dangerloving dystopian. Reached written by ally condie reading is fundamental. Grace donohue targeted audience plot cassia starts questions everything she knows when she starts to fall in love with the wrong guy. So when xanders face appears onscreen at her matching ceremony, cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. I found this book to be so well crafted that it demanded my attention. Society dictates he is her perfect partner for life. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 367 pages and is available in paperback format.
A modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, supersummary offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Matched by ally condie, chapters 2432 vocabulary list. A vocabulary list featuring matched by ally condie, chapters 17. Matched, in my opinion, tells it well on its own merits. Cassia has always trusted the society to make the right choices for her. One of the connections i found that i have mentioned before is to the book the giver by louis lowry. Matched invites comparisons to the giver and brave new world, and some science fiction fans may rightly complain that its derivative. She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to her husband play guitar. Ally condie received a degree in english teaching from brigham young university and spent a number of years teaching high school english in utah and in upstate new york.
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