Blog Partner Discussion 5: Historical Fiction
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6. Your personal response to the book
7. Evaluate it in terms of its genre
8. Evaluate its literary quality
9. Evaluate its illustrations
10. Evaluate in terms of multicultural considerations including the credibility of the author and illustrator
11. Discuss for whom the book is intended and the ways in which it might be used in the classroom
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The story of Ruby Bridges is very informative. Here a little girl with strong determination over come the problem. She was able to pray for them despite the fact that she was not welcome in their schol.
ReplyDeleteThis book highlights the struggles of African American familes in the past. Children of African descent were not allowed to go to the same schools as their white counterparts. This brave little girl weaved a path for many other African American children. She is a hero.
ReplyDeleteyes Dionne it is a very educational book that reminded us where our past began and how we must appreciate every moment or freedom we have
ReplyDeleteyes Dahlia but i believe she not only did it for african amercians but all of the black race. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteThe genre is historical Fiction.It helps children to make meaningful, personal connections with the past. Children can learn about histoey in a fun way. If this information was presented in a textbook it may not have had this appeal. I enjoyed reading the book. Growing up in Jamaica as children we did not have these kinds of struggles. I can't help but wonder how would I deal with this situation if I were an African American child at the time.
ReplyDeleteRuby's mother too I would say is very brave. Why because she placed her trust in a system that condemns the same set of people in the first place. Yes lorna all blacks benefited from her bravery.
ReplyDeleteYes she is. I don't think I would send my child. This book really inspires hope.
ReplyDeleteThe illustrations were quite meaningful. They really extended the text.
ReplyDeleteThe illustrations are colourful and it depicted the actual feelings of the characterswhether it is the mob or Ruby praying.
ReplyDeleteThe characters fitted into the setting.The scene showing Ruby's family worshiping at chursh was very outstanding. It represented the way many African American families would look and act in church.
ReplyDeleteYes they are. The pictures and colours are fitting too.
ReplyDeleteThis book is intended for children fro k-5.
ReplyDeleteI would be a little hesitant to use this story in a class of majority white students, as I am not sure how they would react. But I would be willing to use it in a class where the population of the class is majority black, during black history month. Stories like these help children to appreciate the struggles of others for priviliges they nw enjoy.
I would show the white what us black had gone through in order to have rights and priviledges in the world.dihlia definitely disagree.
ReplyDeleteI am totally disagree with you. There is a very vaulable lesson to be learnt. They can see how people were treated in those days. Good crtique lesson for them.
ReplyDeleteIt is easy to talk like this when you are teaching in Jamaica.Teaching in America is new for me . I am not sure if I am ready to tread that ground.
ReplyDeleteTeaching here is different from teaching in Jamaica. Parents may take offense to this. It is not as simple as you think. Parents have a lots of power here, girl.
THAT'S WHY NOTHING NO BETTER THAN YARD.
ReplyDeletebase on our discussion I personally think that this book should not be used people get very touchy with these sensetive topics. They all are entitled to their own opinion.
ReplyDeleteTHIS BOOK WILL DO WELL IN UPPER SCHOOL BECAUSE THERE MAY BE DEBATES OR OPINION ABOUT THE SUBJECT.
ReplyDeleteTo use this book in my classroom. I would allow students to work in groups . Each group of student will be given a book to read and then present the story to the class. It could be a powerPoint presentation. role-playing or drama, whatever they are comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Lorna. Older students may be better able to deal with such sensitive issues, as they are more mature.
ReplyDeletebut also with teacher guidance
ReplyDeleteBye guys. I'm outta here!!!
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