Banyai, Istvan. Zoom. New York: Puffin Books, 1998
Making our own class "zoom like" book would be a fun way to bring out our creative sides and work together as a team.
I personally think it would be really fun to make our own "zoom" books. It would definitely bring out the creative sides of us. I think it would be best to make one book as an entire class. We would first have to do plenty of brainstorming as a class. To get ideas rolling, I would be the first to come up with a couple of scenes. I would draw our "rough draft" out on the board as we developed new ideas. Then after we had plenty we would each make one of the illustrations. After we finish, I would bind the book together and keep it out for students to look through throughout the rest of the year.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Zoom by Banyai
Banyai, Istvan. Zoom. New York: Puffin Books, 1998
I thought this book was pretty cool. It keeps you guessing and makes you want to look back over it again and again. It's a very creative concept. I've never seen anything like it before which, I think, makes it all the more enjoyable and interesting to "read"!
I thought this book was pretty cool. It keeps you guessing and makes you want to look back over it again and again. It's a very creative concept. I've never seen anything like it before which, I think, makes it all the more enjoyable and interesting to "read"!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Craft Lesson 7
This lesson will involve students listening and then discussing the book, Stuart's Cape. After discussing and brainstorming ideas I will have student's write about their own make-believe adventure.
After reading this book to my students, we will discuss the book. We will talk about the adventures Stuart had while he wore his cape. I will then ask the students about what sort of adventures they would like to have. I will ask them what magical/make-believe things they would be able to do and where their source of power would come from (such as a cape). Students will write their own adventure story and make an illustration about their writings.
Pennypacker, Sara. Stuart's Cape. Illus. Martin Matje. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc., 2002.
After reading this book to my students, we will discuss the book. We will talk about the adventures Stuart had while he wore his cape. I will then ask the students about what sort of adventures they would like to have. I will ask them what magical/make-believe things they would be able to do and where their source of power would come from (such as a cape). Students will write their own adventure story and make an illustration about their writings.
Pennypacker, Sara. Stuart's Cape. Illus. Martin Matje. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc., 2002.
Stuart's Cape
Pennypacker, S. Stuart's Cape. Illus. Martin Matje. New York NY: Scholastic/Orchard Books, 2002.
I was not too thrilled with Stuart's Cape. After reading, and loving Clementine by the same author, Sara Pennypacker, I went into this book with high hopes. Clementine was great! i laughed out loud many times. This book did not have quite the wit and humor that Clementine did. I think it would be better to read this to a younger audience, maybe first or second graders, than to have forth or fifth graders read it. It seems that it would appeal to a younger audience with all the imagination and make-believe.
I was not too thrilled with Stuart's Cape. After reading, and loving Clementine by the same author, Sara Pennypacker, I went into this book with high hopes. Clementine was great! i laughed out loud many times. This book did not have quite the wit and humor that Clementine did. I think it would be better to read this to a younger audience, maybe first or second graders, than to have forth or fifth graders read it. It seems that it would appeal to a younger audience with all the imagination and make-believe.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Children's Literature, Briefly, Chapter 13
Tunnell, Michael O. and James S. Jacobs. Children's Literature, Briefly. 4e. Upper Sadle River NJ: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall, 2008.
I would think that most children may not find interest in reading traditional biographies, unless of course, it is on a person who is of that child's interest. I can remember having to read a biography on some historical figure and then wither writing a report or giving a presentation on that person. It is important that when children read biographies, that the books are engaging and bring life to the subject.
I would think that most children may not find interest in reading traditional biographies, unless of course, it is on a person who is of that child's interest. I can remember having to read a biography on some historical figure and then wither writing a report or giving a presentation on that person. It is important that when children read biographies, that the books are engaging and bring life to the subject.
Craft Lesson 8
Baby Mouse: Our Hero, by Jennifer & Matthew Holm
Discussion
Comic books and picture books are fun ways for children to use their imagination. I think that is it important for children to use their imagination as much as possible. Babymouse in particular, is very humorus and I think that students will be able to relate to her character.
How To Teach It
After reading Babymouse, I will ask children to share their thoughts about the book. I will then put them with a partner and have them develop their own character and storyline. They will write out their story line and draw a picture of their character to turn into me. After, editing their stories (if necessary) I will have them get back into their groups and provide them with a blank booklet. Next, they will create their own mini comic book using the provided book. They will use the story line and character they created to write and illustrate their book.
Discussion
Comic books and picture books are fun ways for children to use their imagination. I think that is it important for children to use their imagination as much as possible. Babymouse in particular, is very humorus and I think that students will be able to relate to her character.
How To Teach It
After reading Babymouse, I will ask children to share their thoughts about the book. I will then put them with a partner and have them develop their own character and storyline. They will write out their story line and draw a picture of their character to turn into me. After, editing their stories (if necessary) I will have them get back into their groups and provide them with a blank booklet. Next, they will create their own mini comic book using the provided book. They will use the story line and character they created to write and illustrate their book.
Craft Lesson 6
Picture books, Sidewalk Circus, by Paul Fleischman, and Not a Box, by Antoinette Portis
Discussion
I believe that by children consistently using their imagination through school and play they are developing their minds by promoting mental proceesses, and fostering creativty. When children are actively using their imagination they discover new things and expand on ideas.
How to Teach It
During my reading of Sidewalk Circus I will involve the children by asking them questions and having them make predictions. Before I open the book, I will ask them what they think it will be about just by looking at the cover and reading the title. Throughout the story, I will ask students prediction questions and also what they think about it and we will confirm these predictions as we continue through the book, if possible. I will ask the students to share, using their imagination, what is going on in each page. When they share an idea, I will ask them to expand on it by being as creative as they would like. On the very last page we will see the little girl. I will ask students to think in their minds how she is going to use her imagination. I will allow them to share a couple of their ideas before they go to there desks to write about where her imagination will go.
Discussion
I believe that by children consistently using their imagination through school and play they are developing their minds by promoting mental proceesses, and fostering creativty. When children are actively using their imagination they discover new things and expand on ideas.
How to Teach It
During my reading of Sidewalk Circus I will involve the children by asking them questions and having them make predictions. Before I open the book, I will ask them what they think it will be about just by looking at the cover and reading the title. Throughout the story, I will ask students prediction questions and also what they think about it and we will confirm these predictions as we continue through the book, if possible. I will ask the students to share, using their imagination, what is going on in each page. When they share an idea, I will ask them to expand on it by being as creative as they would like. On the very last page we will see the little girl. I will ask students to think in their minds how she is going to use her imagination. I will allow them to share a couple of their ideas before they go to there desks to write about where her imagination will go.
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