Upstate in olive, new york and at the writers room in manhattan. Jun 14, 2015 tell the students that today, they will be reading the other side by jacqueline woodson. Get everything you need to deliver meaningful reading instruction using the other side by jacqueline woodson. Common core centered extensions with the other side by. These patterns help readers develop a new understanding of the text. Jacqueline woodson brings to light that racial discrimination trickles down to young children. Feb 01, 2011 author jacqueline woodson has received the margaret a.
Groups consider how ellies first person and miahs third person points of view impact the story. She is a fivetime newbery honor winner and author of two national book award finalists hush. Review with the class what a close reader looks like. Two girls, clover and annie, become friends in a small, segregated town. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. The other side, coming on home soon, show way, and. A guide covers many of the authors bestknown books such as brown girl dreaming and locomotion. Theyll also discuss what they think makes jacqueline woodson an awardwinning author.
This interactive read aloud of the other side will help elementary. In the mini unit, 3rd graders analyze photographs of the past and make connections between historical fiction text and primary source images. Theyll also discuss what they think makes jacqueline woodson an awardwinning. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a. Her other awards include a newbery honor, two coretta scott king awards. Jan 06, 2017 this set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with the other side by jacqueline woodson. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator of this story, lives. Explain that when a close reader tackles a book, they read through a certain lens, and use these lenses to find patterns. Penguin this teachers guide to some of jacqueline woodson s books was created by deborah taylor, coordinator of school and student services, enoch pratt free library in baltimore, maryland. Each kindness and the other side by jacqueline woodson are perfect picture books for teaching point of view, theme, comparing. The other side written by jacqueline woodson is perfect for introducing a difficult topic. Penguin this teachers guide to some of jacqueline woodsons books was created by deborah taylor, coordinator of school and student services, enoch pratt free library in baltimore, maryland.
The complete noprep resource includes a full lesson plan along with supporting materia. In this social skills lesson, students read the other side and interact with their classmates to define what trust is. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build childrens understanding of generosity, community, and service to others. Interactive read aloud lesson for the other side by jacqueline woodson. The other side, by jacqueline woodson, is another beautifullywritten piece of childrens fiction that will tweak at your emotions and inspire dialogue between reader and audience. Take a look inside the other side by jacqueline woodson. The other side lesson plan is intended for grades 2 5 for a teacher led lesson. Awards and accolades aside, her stories are relevant, personal, and thoughtprovoking. However, i am posting an annotation for an african american childrens book. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions.
It is the dividing line between the black and white sides of the community. Jul 29, 2014 partial narration from the audio version of the book. This week im sharing my read aloud activity of the other side by jacqueline woodson. Remind students of how to use close reading strategies in context, specifically focusing on emotion. The other side by jacqueline woodson read aloud fianna titus.
The lesson is designed using the gradual release of responsibility. Knocking down fences lesson plan for 3rd grade lesson planet. This picture book is a beautiful story about the confusion children experience when they witness racism or racial tensions. Jacqueline woodsons books are revered and widely acclaimedfour newbery honor awards, two coretta scott king awards, a national book award, a naacp award for outstanding literary work, and the margaret a. Nov 07, 2010 once again i am not posting a lesson plan. Africanamerican history, tolerance and respect, friendship, families running time. Jacqueline woodson is the 20182019 national ambassador for young peoples literature clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregates their africanamerican side of town from the white side where anna lives. Moving forward and backward in time, with the power of poetry and the emotional richness of a narrative 10 times its length, jacqueline woodsons extraordinary new novel uncovers the role that history and community have played in the experiences, decisions. That summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. But this summer when annie, a white girl from the other side, begins to sit on the fence, clover grows more curious about the reason why the fence is there and about the. I read this book and created this annotation for my childrens literature class. Students will read some of her fiction books and compare and contrast the stories. Set in what appears to be the early 1960s, shortly before the civil rights act made racial discrimination and segregation illegal, the book offers the hope that even.
Students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an awardwinning african american author, jacqueline woodson. These resources are intended to be used with the lesson plans included in the super pack for. Jacqueline woodson on difficult subjects in young peoples literature. This is a great discussion story and the topic of the book will engage students to think deeply about the theme of the story. The narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl.
The other side by jacqueline woodson reading curriculum, integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 1st through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum, gifted and talented curriculum. The other side by jacqueline woodson reading is fundamental. As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. That summer the fence that stretch through our town seemed bigger. Common core centered extensions with the other side by jacqueline woodson these supplemental activities were created to use with the picture book the other side by jacqueline woodson. Fifth grade lesson inferences with background knowledge. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. The works of jacqueline woodson introduce readers to diverse characters and themes. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator. This story is told from the viewpoint of clover, an african american girl who lives in a town with a fence that separates the black side of town from the white side.
Lewiss my rows and piles of coins evocative watercolors lay bare the. After reading the other side and guiding children through a picture walk, third graders investigate evidence of the civil rights movement. This critical thinking lesson is an example of an interactive read aloud. This set of spanish student facing resources includes comprehension strategy practice pages, readers notebook prompts complete with spanish common core i can statements, and extension activities for use with the other side by jacqueline woodson. Kids wings activities for the other side by jacqueline woodson. My annotation that i will post on here is called the other side, by jacqueline woodson. I hadnt meant to tell you this lays out her resonant story like a poem, its central metaphor a fence that divides blacks from whites. In a small rural towni didnt have a specific state in mind. Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation openingsynopsis. The other side jacqueline woodson author, toshi widoffwoodson narrator, weston woods publisher get audible free. Amber smith webb elementary school washington, dc 3723 views. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults. The other side black history month childrens books heal.
Skills based character study reading strategies informational text poetry informational text. Two families from different social classes are joined together by an unexpected pregnancy and the child that it produces. Gather three instructionallevel texts that match the needs of three levels of reading in your class see. This resource is designed as a supplement focusing on identifying problems and finding solutions.
This knocking down fences lesson plan is suitable for 3rd grade. The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. The yellow stainedglass panes across the top of the windows buttered the room a soft goldeven now, in the early evening with the rain coming down hard outside if you come softly. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grownups rules by sitting on top of the fence together. The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem. Lewis she and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them. Make one copy of the visualizing poster for use in class. The other side by jacqueline woodson, is a story about two girls who strike up a friendship in a segregated town. Jan 15, 2020 students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an awardwinning african american author, jacqueline woodson.
Young readers will be reassured by gias eventual understanding that the baby wont ruin the special bond she has with her mom, and might even be a sweet addition to the family. In her lesson plan moss presents the following questions. Teacher reads aloud from the other side by jacqueline woodson. Thoughtful planning of an interactive read aloud is critical for its success. Woodson addresses race relations with two young girls, one black and one white. John newberry honor book 2006 mitten award finalist 2005 siba book award nominee 2006. If you come softly, jacqueline woodson s poignant tale of interracial love, provides the text for a study of point of view. If you purchase anything through them, i will get a small. Students are invited to search online for background information about ruby bridges and jacqueline woodson or use the recommended web resources. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance, communication, friendship and openmindedness. Simple language and vivid illustrations reveal how fences can come down and friendships are forged. Teacher will need the story the other side by jacqueline woodson. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with the other side by jacqueline woodson. Noticing annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching clover and her black friends play, clover finally reaches out. Each kindness and the other side by jacqueline woodson are perfect picture books for teaching point of view, theme, comparing themes, how a characters actions contribute to the sequence of events and comparing plots setting and themes by the same author.
Clover has always wondered why a fence separates the black side of town from the white side. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses. Jacqueline woodson is a powerful story about children, and how some differences make friendships grow stronger, rather than tear them apart. Lewis 2001 is not news for some of you, but for me, it is the perfect newly discovered introduction to the civil rights segment of my youths who change the world unit, a unit that explores how youths throughout history used their voices to speak out against socially unjust worlds. In a wholegroup session, the students listen to and discuss the other side, a picture story book by jacqueline woodson. Read freedom summer by deborah wiles and the other side by jacqueline woodson to become familiar with the stories used in this lesson. Using read alouds with critical literacy literature in k3. The story of ruby bridges provides an historical context for the picture book that will be read aloud in the second session of this instructional unit. Beloved author jacqueline woodson and sophie blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. Beginning preteach the following terms with definitions and visuals.
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