This week I have introduced two new books to my class. My 8th graders has entered into a poetry unit. The are responsible for composing their own reversal poem. Mirror Mirror by Marilyn Singer and illustrated by Josee' Masse, is a book full of reversal poems. The book is full of illustrations that that show the fairytales that is being discussed in the poem. Pictures are illustrated in reversal which add a fun touch to the book.
The Other Side by Jaqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis has depicted beautiful illustrations that shows beautiful imagery of what was going on in the Civil Rights Era. I introduced this book to the class while talking about symbolism. The fence painted in the book was a beautiful symbol of segregation and racism during that time.
Sleep like a Tigerr by Mary Logue and illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, is a book that takes us through a journey of a young girl fighting bedtime. The book illustrates many animal in their sleeping habitats. The illustrations are abstract, bright, and exciting. I have yet to introduce this to my class but I look forward to it.
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