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From: sfarnlacher120 at charter.net <sfarnlacher120>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 4:47:50 -0700
I work in an elementary school library, and we strongly believe in picture books for all ages. Our signs over the picture books do not say "easy" books; instead we call them "everybody" books. I made a presentation in a young adult literature class entitled "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words," giving teachers ideas on how to use picture books in the classroom.
One of my favorites is Math Curse by Jon Scieszka for a math class. As a former math instructor, I have even read this book in college level math courses as an introduction to the course. It is a great way to acknowledge math anxiety. This can be coupled with Science Verse by the same author in the science classroom.
Another favorite is Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. This book can be used to jump start a creative writing exercise for any age level. After explaining how this book came to be, have students pick a picture and write the story.
For another writing exercise, compare and contrast Casey at the Bat illustrated by Christopher Bing and a 2006 version of Casey at the Bat illustrated by Joe Morse. The latter is set in an urban park with inner city teens as the players.
To tie in history with art, consider The Great Migration by Jacob Lawrence.
The Other Side by Istvan Banyai is a great book for art class to present the concept of perspective.
In dealing with death, Michael Rosen's Sad Book is a good choice.
Finally, I just love Goin' Someplace Special by Pat McKissack. The ending is definitely a feel good moment for all librarians!
~Stephanie Farnlacher
Received on Sat 30 Sep 2006 06:47:50 AM CDT
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 4:47:50 -0700
I work in an elementary school library, and we strongly believe in picture books for all ages. Our signs over the picture books do not say "easy" books; instead we call them "everybody" books. I made a presentation in a young adult literature class entitled "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words," giving teachers ideas on how to use picture books in the classroom.
One of my favorites is Math Curse by Jon Scieszka for a math class. As a former math instructor, I have even read this book in college level math courses as an introduction to the course. It is a great way to acknowledge math anxiety. This can be coupled with Science Verse by the same author in the science classroom.
Another favorite is Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. This book can be used to jump start a creative writing exercise for any age level. After explaining how this book came to be, have students pick a picture and write the story.
For another writing exercise, compare and contrast Casey at the Bat illustrated by Christopher Bing and a 2006 version of Casey at the Bat illustrated by Joe Morse. The latter is set in an urban park with inner city teens as the players.
To tie in history with art, consider The Great Migration by Jacob Lawrence.
The Other Side by Istvan Banyai is a great book for art class to present the concept of perspective.
In dealing with death, Michael Rosen's Sad Book is a good choice.
Finally, I just love Goin' Someplace Special by Pat McKissack. The ending is definitely a feel good moment for all librarians!
~Stephanie Farnlacher
Received on Sat 30 Sep 2006 06:47:50 AM CDT
