Blog Partner Discussion #3: Multicultural Book
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Please discuss:
1. Your personal response to the book
2. Evaluate it in terms of its genre
3. ( Read Check out descriptions of genres at:
http://www.edu.uleth.ca/currlab/handouts/genres.html
4. Evaluate its literary quality
5. Evaluate its illustrations
6. Evaluate in terms of multicultural considerations including the credibility of the author and illustrator
7. Discuss for whom the book is intended and the ways in which it might be used in the classroom
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Julio's Magic
ReplyDeleteby Arthur Dorros
Ann Grifalconi (Illustrator)
The story is set in a rural Mexican village, where young Julio could not wait to begin his entry in the year's wood-carving contest. He learned the craft from an elderly. The author, Dorros uses descriptions and a few Spanish words to bring the mexican culture to life. Have you noticed how the culture could be seen in the pictures? What else do you notice about the pictures? Would you say there are any cultural stereotypes detected in the book?
Yes! it was very evident. I like the way in which the illustrator portraited the painting. They were not drawings. All the pictures displayed shows a mexiacn culture, the colours were colourful and bright, which is a true reflection of the mexican culture.
ReplyDeleteIf there were any cultural biase in the story i did picked up on it. I believe that the author did a wonderful job in showing how creative mexican are at craft.
What do you think about the story Mazie? did you see any biase? wasnt the picture a sight to behold?
Hola Ver.I have not picked up any bias when you do remind me. the author has captured my attention with the illustrations which seemed as if i was in Mexico,well done.He also tries to convey through the use of Language-page3 he refers to the smell of warm tortilla breakfast.Depending on the age group it would be fun to see how they would interpret the pictures without the words.
ReplyDeleteHi guys,
ReplyDeleteDid you notice that neither the artist nor the illustrator lived in Mexico? They have however travelled extensively in Mexico and that is why, I believe, they were able to bring a piece of Mexico alive to their readers. As I read, I got the impression that Mexicans are poor people who work very hard. Noticed how the buildings are structured without windows and doors? Do you notice that even the children are hard workers? Would you consider that a bias?
Yes! I realized that after reading about them. I think that they did a good job in capturing the characters and setting in the story. I agree with you that they had to some extend first hand experience of their culture. Based on most mexican movies that I watch, thats the impression I got as well. But, I'll want to think that with anyother culture you find the rich, middle-class and poor.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true now that i stop to think about it. Another point is, looking back at the illustrations it would appear as if the country was riddled with poverty. I am almmost sure that wealthy person live there too i
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