Four Perfect Pebbles by Lila Perl and Mrion Blumenthal Lazan is great introductory text towards more graphic informational texts. The perspective of the text was unexpected, from the introduction it seemed like the book would be more first person based but instead it was written from an observers perspective. The book would be an interesting resource to use in sixth grade. This would be a good book to start introducing materials that are non-fictional and historically based. At this age students are mature enough to be exposed to material that is a little more raw and has drastic imagery. This book would be a fantastic stepping stone in the learning process of students, a first step to more adult resources that are more graphic in their depiction of history and events.
To Understand
The second chapter of the Keene text introduced the literacy studio, which reminded me of The Daily Five. I preferred the descriptions that Keene used instead of the original titles. crafting instead of writing, composing instead of independent reading and writing, invitation group instead of small group reading or writing, and reflection instead of sharing. These terms are for more evocative and interest me and are for more inspiring when it comes to utilizing the literacy program.
Insightful commentary on both texts.
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