International Children’s Digital Library
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Review the online Jamaican book you read with your partner and engage in a blog discussion
Blog Partner Discussion #1:
http://jamaicablogpartners.blogspot.com/
Please discuss:
1. Your personal response to the book
2. Evaluate it in terms of its genre
3. Evaluate its literary quality
4. Discuss for whom the book is intended and the ways in which it might be used in the classroom
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ReplyDeleteI think “Miss Tiny” is suitable for the grade level intended (grade 3) however, I think it is suitable for students up to grade 6. It is a realistic Jamaican fiction. Students can easily identify themes (appearance vs. reality, old vs. new etc). The theme comes out in the language, the setting and even the characters themselves. Students can learn so much from this book. Like you Moynia I agree that it can be used to build vocabulary, it can be used to aid comprehension, it can be used even to teach even a lesson in history
ReplyDeleteI found the book quite interesting the story as it was written from a child’s perspective which made it easy to read .The plot of the story was easy to follow, the scenes were straightforward and the pace easy. The language was simple but allows for a child reading the story to build his or her vocabulary. The characters in the novel are common place each person reading the book can identify with them. The level of comprehension that the novel presents is good for the age students that it would be used for.
ReplyDeleteThe novel is a modern Jamaican realistic fiction, with its setting in a rural community; the design is easy on the eye and reader friendly. The illustrations were colorful and vivid; the cover was catching and appealing to the eye. The plot of the story makes you want to continue reading to find out what is eventually going to happen. The mood of the book is one of closeness and helping each other out when they needed it.
The book is written for children and I would use at in primary and high schools as a literature text and also as everyday reading material.
This novel is really Jamaican. The setting, the characters and the plot all speak to the culture of Jamaica. It is simple yet has profound implications. Children can easily relate to the events and the characters. I think this is a great way of building on students’ background knowledge. So often we read or have our students read materials which they cannot relate to. They have no concrete representation and therefore comprehension does not take place.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you ,i think we should try as much as possible to find novels that our students can relate to.I also like the idea of the use of a child to tell the story.This will peak the interest of the students.
ReplyDeleteYou know Moynia as simple as this novel seem it can be used even with adults. I see a lot of literary elements for example symbolism. The names of the major characters "Miss Tiny and Beenybud" are quite significant. both names relate to size. i think for Miss Tiny it is not so much small in size but how insignificant people in the district think she is. Beenybud on the other hand i think speaks to the fact that she is a child.
ReplyDeleteIt speaks to the fact that persons are sometimes misunderstood,and that first impressions are not necessarily so.The community members perception of miss Tiny has been instilled over time and might not be true.
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