Blog Partner Discussion #2: Caldecott book or book by an award winning artist
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Please discuss:
1. Your personal response to the book
2. 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
3. Evaluate its literary quality
4. Evaluate its illustrations
5. Discuss for whom the book is intended and the ways in which it might be used in the classroom
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I really enjoyed the book.As you know it was not my first choice when we were deciding which book to choose. But i'm glad I was outnumbered.
ReplyDeleteI'm really developing a love for modern fantasy books. I find the book very interesting and I like theway in which my imagination was streched as I visualize every animals that was present in the house. I felt as ifI was there with them playing the game and experiencing the adventure.
This modern fantasy adventure: Jumanji seemed real when the characters in the story appeared in their living room as they played the game.
As I read, I find that all children no matter the age group will enjoy this adventure, I know i did. The language was manageable for the age group it was intended [9-12] . The illustrations in the book allows you to see vivdly how exciting and real the characters were and all the things that were happening.
I realized that the illustrations were in black and white. Why do you think this was so?
Do you think that the children will enjoy or appreciate the black and white picyures?
ReplyDeleteHi Ver and Mazie,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ver that the book was an enjoyable one. No wonder it was awarded the Caldecott award. The colour I believe is used to set the tone and the mood. I beleive the children will appreciate the pictures because of the effect it will have on them. The text and illustrations are woven together to communicate the meaning. I also think the pictures were illustrated as they were, to depict tension and adventure.
Hi Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you.Eventhough the pictures are illustrated in black and white, it did not distract/take away from the story.
hi, we forgot to name the book.
ReplyDeleteBook: Jumanji
Author/Illustrator: Chris Van Allsburg
Genre: Caldecott award winning Modern Fantasy
Didn't you just like how the pictures brought the adventures to life with the characters?
Hi ver after so long not getting on i am ON.Thanks to carolyn. now lots of catching up t
ReplyDeleteI was overwhelmed by such fantasies that i didn't realise that the pictures were in black and white.
Great book to read the pictures came alive i am also happy that the characters are male and female.Children ages 8-`12 will indeed enjoy.Look at the picture when their parents came home,what messages are in those stares?
Hi caro thanks in a million.Collaborative efforts with new literacies will definately bring change.I am now able to do my posting.
ReplyDeleteAny way i have lots of catching up to do will talk again soon.
Hi Mazie,
ReplyDeletewelcome to blogging. Peter's face seem to be saying, should we tell the truth, or let it be.
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteI don't belive Peter could have told a truth, as no one would believe him, which makes the book a fanasy. The pictures for me though had homour and suspense. I think it was funny when the tour guide got lost.