[LIT] Stories/Books narrated through alternating first personvoices

[Ljackson]

I agree, but unfortunately that is darned near the only book that is ever used (here at least) and has led to excessive focus on fractured fairy tale, rather than on in-depth study of voice and perspective.  Does that make sense? I am hoping to provide all teacher with more resources to consider, but this teacher in particular is looking for stories in which two points of view is represented--both in first person.  I wish I could find more of those.

Lori


----- Original message -----
From: Heather Poland <hpoland at gmail.com>
To: A list for improving literacy with focus on middle grades. <lit at literacyworkshop.org>
Date: Tuesday, 2008, 08 Of January 08:08
Subject: Re: [LIT] Stories/Books narrated through alternating first personvoices

> There is a picture book I believe called The True Story of the Three Little
> Pigs. It is told entirely from the Wolf's point of view! I would use this
> with elementary through middle school. Also, I know there is a similar one
> about Little Red Riding Hood, but I don't know the title. These are great to
> use in lessons to talk about perspective!
> 
> On Jan 8, 2008 5:13 AM, Ljackson <ljackson at gwtc.net> wrote:
> 
> > Our fourth grade students have a required study of short story from
> > alternative perspectives as part of their writing curriculum.  I am trying
> > to compile a list of books, picture books and short stories that illustrate
> > this writing style/technique.  While this list is of interest to teachers of
> > older kids as well, obviously we need to be mindful of content. If you have
> > a suggestion but feel the text appropriate for older readers only, or
> > perhaps in excerpt, would you let me know.  We are also gathering texts
> > which contain examples of 2nd person.  Here is the list so far, sorrowfully
> > short. Any suggestions?
> >
> > Stories or Books Containing Examples of Second Person Voice:
> >
> > The Tale of Despereaux (Novel, Katie Dicamillo)
> > Jeremy Goldblatt is Not So Moses (Short Story in anthology:  Thirteen
> > Stories that Capture the Agony and the Ecstasy of Being Thirteen, James Howe
> >
> > Stories or Books Told Through Alternating Points of View:
> >
> > Voices In the Park (Picture Book, Anthony Browne)
> > Jeremy Goldblatt is Not So Moses (Short Story in Anthology, Thirteen:
> > Thirteen Stories that Capture the Agony and the Ecstasy of Being Thirteen,
> > James Howe)
> > Flipped (Novel, Van Draanen)
> > I Am the Dog I Am the Cat (Donald Hale)
> >
> > Lori
> >
> >
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> 
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> - Heather
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