Blog Partner Discussion #7: Poetry
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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
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Hi Connie:
ReplyDeleteYou know, its very sad that poetry doen't get the kind of attention it deserves. Instead we tend to focus more on other literary works not knowing the benefits of doing poetry with our students, which include for appreciation, fun and relaxation.
The book of poetry, "Almost Late to School" which we selected is quite a colorful one, both in terms of the poetic content and illustrations. It includes an array Narrative, Lyric, Limericks, Concrete and other poems which are indeed interesting and would, without a doubt bring joy and life to any classroom or to an individual.
The first poem in the book which was written by Carol Diggory Shields and illustrated by Paul Miesel is "First Day". I think it is a combination of a Narrative and a Lyric poem because as I read it, I found myself hearing a story in a melodic way. The illustrations befit the poem as you get the sense of a classroom on the first day of school- quite chaotic yet fun!
Andrea..... my thinking as well. Students could very well associate with what the poems are saying. I just really enjoyed 'First Day' as it speaks to how a lot of children going to school for the first time feels.... yeah everything is wonderful but I want to go home..... really entertaining. Children at any level can make the association.
ReplyDeleteDid you like 'Science Fair' as well? An older brother wanting to make his sibling disappear how amusing yet realistic. Children would discover from this collection that poems can relate to real life issues and situations. They will understand that poems can be entertaining. Did you also pay attention to the illustrations? I could hardly contain myself when I looked at the illustrator's depictions.
I agree the poems do have melodic ring to them and children will enjoy the rhyming of the end words. I love the poems and the illustrations as well.
Connie
Yes Connie, when I read the "Science Fair Project," I was in stitches. I also felt like I was part of an experiment that went totally wrong! This poem is definitely a Narrative one that was uniquely written by Miss Shields. Do you notice how she wrote it as an experiment report with Purpose, Hypothesis, Materials etc.? Enthralling isn't it? I have never seen a poem written in this way... marvellous! Any person, be it child or adult would definitely appreciate this and to top it all off, they would get visual appeal as they read each poem.
ReplyDeleteAnother one that caught my attention was "Gotta Go" which reminded me of my own school days when I wanted to go to the restroom but was afraid of the teacher saying a big "NO." I notice that this poem is also a combination of Narrative and Lyric for the same raeson as "First Day." However, I couldn't help but notice too, that the illustration isn't so detailed as the others, yet it is fascinatingly effective, in that it tells the story of the poem without you having to read it!
Toodles...
Yes Andrea, that is definitely so. The poet Ms. Shields combines excellent use of story telling with verse. The Science Fair Project is an experiment.... so too the poem. Really creative. The conclusion really got me though because it suggests that there is going to be another time that the experiment will continue... true to life isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe book overall is wonderfully written and illustrated because the text is so vivid and is applicable to the poet's and to her readers'interpretation. Did you really notice the boys feet shaking as he contemplates asking teacher to allow him to the bathroom. Just wonderful. This should make absolutely informative and entertaining reading for children from across cultures, genders, age groups, and religious and ethnic backgrounds. The book leaves no one out not even teacher......
My all time favourite poem 'They're Calling Me That Name Again' the teacher hiding under the desk. If the poem is read without the picture it is only at the end that the realization that it is really a teacher who is the persona in the poem will hit you. I love it! Good reading, no biases and all bases covered. Well done I say!!!!!
Connie
Hey Connie:
ReplyDeleteIt is true that children..and adults too of diverse backgrounds would really enjoy and appreciate these poems for their content and rhythmic nature. The illustrations too are true to life and who wouldn't love that?
By the way, it has come to the end of our book blogging tenure and I must say I really enjoyed it. This experience has given me a new sense of admiration for children's literature and book selections. Now, I will not only be selecting the books that I love but rather, that I know my students will approve and learn from.
Bye, Connie...
Andrea
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure sharing literary thoughts with you. Discussing the different genres was quite interesting. I have always been a lover of children's literature and as we close this discussion I am now truly a lover of children's literature......there is difference right.
I learned so much and I will pass it on to my students.
Until then......