Can you imagine if one of your students walked in with
ANTLERS?! This book is about a girl who woke up one day and she had sprouted
huge antlers. Nobody knew how it happened or what to do about it. Her mother
was distressed and her principal had no advice. When she woke up the next day
the antlers were gone, but she had a tail like a peacock.
Why do you think this book would be appropriate for
students?
Billie: It is
written in an language that is easy to understand. But it would also produce
lots of laughs from the children. I think that kids will think this book is
hilarious.
Cami: This book is very fun, kids will love learning
about what happens to Imogene. It’ s also a fairly simple book to read, so for
children that read at a lower level want have a hard time reading this book
with their peers.
What was your favorite part of the book?
Cami: I love the
picture in this book! They are so vibrant and fun! My favorite picture is when
Imogene got hung up on the chandelier, and her mom is passed out in the chair.
Billie: I loved
the whole story but my favorite part of the book was definitely the
illustrations. Each picture has something different and funny on the antlers.
The family’s expressions also give a lot of insight into the story.
How would you use this book in a visualizing activity?
Cami: Because the
pictures are so descriptive, I think the best way to help kids visualize this
book would be just to read it aloud without showing the pictures. Then, the
teacher could demonstrate this strategy for the children. The teacher should
use chart paper and draw a quick sketch of what the teacher got from the story.
After that, the children will give their interpretations of the picture.
Billie: Once the
kids have an idea of what it means to visualize, you will read the book to them
again (still not showing the pictures). They will then draw their own
interpretation of the book. Now, they can hear the book again and see the
pictures! Be sure to emphasize that students should not be concerned with their
artwork. Sketches should be done quickly. The point of the strategy is to get
their interpretations down on paper without using words.
We think this book would be an awesome book to help kids
learn the visualizing strategy. The story is very descriptive and would give
kids great mental images to go off of.
This is one of my favorite books to read to my little sister! She is in the 2nd grade and laughs hysterically when I read her this book. She will say stuff like, "sissy, what if you woke up with antlers!? I would try to ride you like a moose!" (even though she has NEVER ridden a moose. I'm not sure where that idea came from) but just like my sister visualized me with antlers, it would be easy for the students to do the same without really thinking about what they are doing. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI have read this book before and I love it! Kids love the book as well and look forward to hearing read aloud to them. I think if I were to have my students draw a picture I would pick a specific scene from the book and read it to them to draw a picture. I would use this book in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteDallas Paulk