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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1. Your personal response to the book
ReplyDeleteI love its illustrations because they are clear and have the ability to project the readers mind into this specific history. I love the mood of it, of peace and love-the church setting gave this feeling.
2. What genre you think it might be and why?
It is an historical fiction with three different awards. Included in these awards is the Caldecott. The historical aspect of the book is base on the life of a real person -Martin Luther King. He fought for the freedom of Black people using peace and love. In addition it is also fictional because it told from the perspective of the author.
3. Evaluate its literary quality.
Plot
The conflict in this book was the great need to overcome oppression of a group of people by another group of people. This conflict was resolved by many person being given the right to live as a human being.
Character
The main character did overcome the problem he was facing by is main speech-I have a dream that one day little black boys and little girls will join hands…….
Style and Language
The language is consistent to the setting-Black America History. Thus there is a reoccurring writing which have a sort of rhythm-Martin walked with them and talked with them, and sang with them until…..
The author use words that help the reader’s mind to create additional visual imagery associated with the Black American historical setting of the book. However, the author did not use figurative language.
4 Evaluate its illustrations
The lines, texture and shapes of the different illustrations put your mind in the mood of hope, longsuffering and peace which directly relates to the setting and the characters desire to be a voice of change.
5. Discuss for whom the book is intended and the ways in which it might be used in the classroom.
This book is intended for Primary school. This book can be used in my class to teach my students about heroes that are Jamaican.
Words of Martin Luther king
ReplyDelete1. Your personal response to the book
It is suitable for any age groups of children who want to learn of history. I would introduce this story to my students because it is an important part of history, summarized in a language students will easily understand.
2. What genre you think it might be and why?
It is an historical fiction. The historical aspect of the book is base on the life of a real person -Martin Luther King. It is also fictional because it is told from the perspective of the author.
3. Evaluate its literary quality.
Plot
There is evidence of sequence of events in the book. This sequence is played out in the author’s depiction of the main character as a child emulating his parent and then becoming a leader.
Its tone is simple language that a child can understand. Language is a mild tone
4 Evaluate its illustrations
The main character was expounding peace and not war and the colours depict that mood with it cool, tranquil dark colour, shows elements of sadness.
4 Evaluate its illustrations
The main character was expounding peace and not war and the colours depicted that mood with it cool, tranquil dark colours, shows elements of sadness.
5. Discuss for whom the book is intended and the ways in which it might be used in the classroom.
It is intended for young readers- language is simple and the print is large.
This story can be used in Language Arts class as a supplemental reader for teaching the sub skills like comprehension.
It would also be a good material in the social studies to introduce or depict themes or concepts such as peace, perseverance, justice/injustice and group cooperation.
I like the use of repitition in the story,chindren wiill catch on to poetry and rhythm.
ReplyDeleteOn reflecting on the book it doesn't have an exciting plot but it would be a simple material for teaching or reading to children about the struggle of a people.
i do agree with you that the book does have and exciting plot and can be used to teach different reading skills to our students
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