Tikki tikki tembo activities1/9/2023 ![]() ![]() Like stringiness, repetition is one of those techniques I don’t want my students practicing very often because it can easily be overdone. I think it’s because of the repetition picture books often contain. Repetition! Repetition! Repetition! I wasn’t expecting my two-year old and four-year old to love this story so much, but they do. Why does the author use such a wordy, redundant phrase: “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day”? Why and how is this more effective than only using one modifier?.How would the mood and tone be different if this paragraph were punctuated more formally?.What effect does the lack of punctuation have on the reader?.Why does the author smoosh so many thoughts together using coordinating conjunctions?.Possible questions we could pose to students might include: I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard and by mistake I dropped my sweater in the sink while the water was running and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. I tell my students this type of writing is never acceptable in formal research papers, but it has its place in creative writing. This book would be perfect for teaching students the concept of “wordy” or “stringy” sentences. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst In this post, I’m going to discuss a few ideas I have for using children’s literature to teach more mature concepts. I decided it was time to fix any deficiencies in their picture book upbringing and introduce them to these books myself. It always makes me sad when I mention one of my favorite picture book titles to my students and they look at me with a blank stare. Why can’t I use these books I adore so dearly to teach my students high school level concepts!?! That was the beginning of my love affair with using children’s books for older students. Really, it shouldn’t have been such an “Ah ha!” moment, but it was. As a high school teacher, for a while I was sad that I wasn’t able to teach the literature that truly made me love reading at such a young age…then I had an epiphany. There are very few things in this world that I love more than picture books. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.“A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” You can use them, but you don't have to use them. *Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. Decorate, and then explain to the group why you chose that name. Make a kite like the one the brothers played with in the book.Ĭhoose a really long name for yourself, and make a really long nametag. When your mother tells you to do something do you always listen? Why not? Why is it good to have a short name? A long name? ![]() What is the longest name you have ever heard?ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Beautifully expressive drawings enhance the book's Oriental feel. In this folktale, help is slow in coming when a Chinese boy falls into a well, since the boy's long and difficult name must be pronounced in full. Grade Level: 1st (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in October! Click here to sign up. ![]()
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