[LIT] Middle School Picture Book Request

[May Dartez]

Hi Kim,

I also LOVE Eve Bunting. I bought her books when I was a reading 
teacher, with the
plan of using them for an author study and for making connections 
between her books.

I bought them after we had moved on to other strategies, however, and 
this year I am only teaching language arts.
I have never really thought about the symbolism and metaphors in them, 
however. If you have time, I would love
to hear what you and your students came up with:)

Thanks in advance!

May Dartez/6th/GA
On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:31 PM, kimberlee hannan wrote:

> Our favorite author to explore is Eve Bunting.  Her books tackle tough
> subjects:  homelessness, riots, war, gangs, death divorce, 
> immigration,  in
> a very graceful way.  There are no magial solutions in her books, but 
> they
> always leave the reader hopeful.  The kids learn her patterens quickly 
> and
> search for symbols and metaphors.  They brought up great discussions 
> and
> more than once great responses.  I started out with Rudi's Pond, and 
> Fly
> Away Home.  Riding the Tiger brought on a 30 minute discussion.
>
> Kim