Resource Materials:
Fleischman, Paul and Kevin Hawkes. Sidewalk Circus. Massachusetts: Candlewick, 2004.
Target Audience:
Second Grade
Discussion:
Sidewalk Circus is a great reminder that reading the pictures is just as important as reading the words. Once the kids get the hang of "reading" the shadows, I think their imaginations will take off. I especially like the way it seems that the story ends with a new beginning. This book begs for a sequel.
How to Teach It:
I would read the book in guided reading groups of about four students each. After discussing the story to ensure that all of the kids understood the concept, I would let them write the sequel cooperatively and illustrated it if time allows.
2 comments:
I loved what you said in class the night we discussed this book, that it just "begs for a sequel". You couldn't be more right! I think kids would have fun writing a sequel to this picture book!
You always have some great ideas!
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