International Children’s Digital Library
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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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ReplyDeleteOk Latoya we finally on, after all the stress associated with technology.Let me start off the discussion with the online book "In Jamaica where I Live".”. It is a contemporary fiction. Even before I open the book the brightly coloured illustrations on cover captivates me. The pictures truly depicts a Jamaican setting and included evidences of all aspects of our Jamaican culture- food, landscape, sun, national bird among other unique features to Jamaica. It is important to learn about one’s culture and also learn to appreciate the rich cultural diversity which exists in our world. Latoya what is your personal response? Do you think classroom teachers will find this book useful.
ReplyDeleteHi Pamelia welcome,
ReplyDeleteWe couldn't have chosen a better online book The story In “Jamaica Where I Live “is a contemporary realistic fiction. The first page of the book lends itself to evoking much interest and anticipation into the story. The pages is quite colorful and has the potential to lend itself to much stimulating discussions. The book obviously is intended for primary age children this is quite evident in the style of writing. As it relates to the use in the classroom the book i believe is quite engaging as it depicts Jamaica from a child’s perspective. As a Jamaican I can relate to the plot of this story written in the form of a letter to a friend, the language is simple and suiting to a child in teaching aspects of the Jamaican culture the people, popular food as is highlighted by the writer who mentions the foods he likes to eat whenever he goes to town. The landscape described in simple but yet effective language is very applicable to the grade five curriculum , in addition to the illustrations that to me are effective in aiding the comprehension of a reader who might not have the background knowledge. There is no doubt of the fact that this story can serve as an effective springboard for several topics and subjects within the primary schoolcurriculum
Pamelia,
ReplyDeleteDo you see this book extending itself to writing.
Very good insights Latoya. As creative teachers we must always explore innovative ways to engage our students in literature.This book can be utilized in the classroom in the following ways.
ReplyDelete• Picture discussion
• Teaching letter format
• Teaching/learning about cultural diversity
• Teaching national symbols
• Social Studies (Features of Jamaica)
This book can definitely extend to writing as itis written from the point of view of a Jamaican child in the form of a letter.Students will see their own peer engaged in letter writing so they they should be motivated to write too. It is good that this story is written in the form of a letter. Children are excited when they receive letters especially from their friends in another country.
ReplyDeleteThe book is intended for 8-10 years old. Adults can also enjoy the book based on its appeal. Slower readers can also find this book appealing because of its simple language, vocabulary and attractive pictures. Latoya what do you think about the cultural diversity of this book?
This contemporary fiction lends itself to immersing the reader in the Jamaican culture , landscape and climate. With the assistance of the very colorful pictures the reader vicariously experiences the Jamaican culture. I will hasten to say also that the book not only provides the experience for one living outside of Jamaica but also for one living in Jamiaca and has not gotten the chance to experience this particular aspect of the dynamic culture.
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