Schema: flippers on the cover connect with swimming, title mentions sea Author’s purpose: to share real information about sea scientist, Jacques Cousteau. Metaphor: Cousteau’s quote on the first page makes a mental image of the sea a casting spell over him and holding him with “its net of wonder.” The sea is like a net [...]
Schema: civil wars, traveling alone, the title which is a phrase from the U. S. National Anthem Before beginning, read the guide produced by the publisher which provides a background for understanding: Author’s purpose: The author takes us into the world of a refugee and helps refugee’s to see that they are not alone. POV: [...]
Schema: Christmas trees, theme of the White House Christmas tree Text-to-Text Connection: That Book Woman by Heather Henson and Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile ( historical fiction using cause and effect and drawing conclusions) by Gloria Houston Author’s Purpose: Gloria Houston and her family grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina; the historical [...]
Schema: Tell me about times you have been upset because someone is bothering you in some way? Text-to-self connections: Think about how you deal with someone bothering you. Do you tell on them to someone else like your teacher or parent? Metaphor: For older children, this book is a great example of metaphor. The bird [...]
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