This standards-based instructional guide for literature will support second language learners as they read the novel The One and Only Ivan, a captivating story about a silverback gorilla and the friends he makes at his enclosure in a shopping mall. Using the engaging Spanish activities and lessons, students will learn how to use close reading techniques, respond to text-dependent questions, analyze the text to determine meaning, make summaries, and more. This invaluable resource with instructions in English for teachers is crucial to the support of the rich exploration of literature in today's classrooms.

Jennifer Prior, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor for Early Childhood and Literacy at Northern Arizona University. Her focus is using environmental print as an instructional literacy tool, family involvement in education, and effective teaching practices.