Monday, July 6, 2009

SECTION 1:Dahlia, Dionne & Lorna Discussion 6

Blog Partner Discussion 6: Biography
http://jamaicablogpartners.blogspot.com/
Your personal response to the book
What genre you think it might be and why
( Read Check out descriptions of genres at:
http://www.edu.uleth.ca/currlab/handouts/genres.html
Evaluate its literary quality
Evaluate its illustrations
Evaluate in terms of multicultural considerations including the credibility of the author and illustrator
Posted by at

24 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    It was interesting to read part of our history which helps to make us black race free.

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    This book is historical fiction. It tells about the life of Jesse Jackson and his political career. It was very informative I gained new knowledge about this famous African American.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I love his strength

    ReplyDelete
  4. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Very interesting to know first I am hearing about him.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Pictures are boring what you think guys.

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    yes not colourful at all some makes me angry to view it especially seeing the Ku KLUX kLAN

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Not really. Remember these are pictures of long ago. There were no digital cameras then. Get real!

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    We have to learn to let go of the past. Anger will only make us sick.

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    BUT THE PAST HELP THE FUTURE AND WE NEED TO REMEMBER AND HONOR IT.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    This book provides a in-dept treatment of cultural issues.

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Guys, Wait a minuite the genre of this book in NOT historical Fiction it is a BIOGRAPHY.

    ReplyDelete
  12. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    This book has universal appeal. Jesse Jackson is a well know Public figure.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    YES dAHLIA I SAW THAT HAS WELL.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    not a intestered in this book. It is not very appealing and kid friendly.

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    WE COUILD USE IT FOR UPPER SCHOOL TO COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE THEN AND NOW.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    not an

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    The Author Warren Halliburton is credible. He was one of the first authors to provide access to African American resources to the American public. He is a college teacher, writer and editor. Born on August 2, 1924 in New York.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    Do you know of any other book/s her wrote

    ReplyDelete
  19. Dionne SimpsonJuly 17, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    he sorry

    ReplyDelete
  20. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    yes i read this as well when I did the research.

    ReplyDelete
  21. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    This book can be used to teach students the concept of a biography.

    ReplyDelete
  22. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Two of mr. Halliburton's books are Redefining Christianity and Family Heritage Book. I will like to read both.

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    They do sound interesting to read, now maybe i'll find the time to read other books beside textbooks. By guys.

    ReplyDelete
  24. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    He has also written numerous short stories and biographies of members of minority groups. He is the author of America's Color Caravan, They Had a Dream and American Majorities and Minorities.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)