Evelyn Hernandez
Nov 6, 2009
3321 7:00p.m. Monday Night Class
Tenth Blog
Chapter 11
Harold and the Purple Crayon is by Crokett Johnson. “It is about one night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained, impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conducts his adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes the necessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure he won't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water; and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs of hunger.
Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imagination was first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of all ages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of the marvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.
Crocket Johnson is a wonderful writer. Harold and the Purple Crayon is one of my favorite books by her. No child should grow up without a copy of Herold and the Purple Crayon and all the adventure he can take them on. The book is precious, I loved it.
http://www.amazon.com/Harold-Purple-Crayon-Anniversary-Books/dp/0064430227/ref=cm_syf_dtl_pl_4_russsl0
The Polar Express is by Chris Van Allsburgs. One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder.
This book opens the possibility that Santa Claus as presented to most of us, may not physically exist. It does this in a way that will allow children and their parents to ease into that question, a graceful move from the belief in a living St. Nick, to a belief in the spirit of Christmas.
A wonderful book for those who want to believe in the spirit of Christmas every day of every year.
http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-Chris-Van-Allsburg/dp/0395389496/ref=cm_syf_dtl_pl_5_russsl0
Chapter 11
Harold and the Purple Crayon is by Crokett Johnson. “It is about one night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained, impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conducts his adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes the necessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure he won't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water; and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs of hunger.
Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imagination was first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of all ages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of the marvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.
Crocket Johnson is a wonderful writer. Harold and the Purple Crayon is one of my favorite books by her. No child should grow up without a copy of Herold and the Purple Crayon and all the adventure he can take them on. The book is precious, I loved it.
http://www.amazon.com/Harold-Purple-Crayon-Anniversary-Books/dp/0064430227/ref=cm_syf_dtl_pl_4_russsl0
The Polar Express is by Chris Van Allsburgs. One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. The Polar Express rings with vitality and wonder.
This book opens the possibility that Santa Claus as presented to most of us, may not physically exist. It does this in a way that will allow children and their parents to ease into that question, a graceful move from the belief in a living St. Nick, to a belief in the spirit of Christmas.
A wonderful book for those who want to believe in the spirit of Christmas every day of every year.
http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Express-Chris-Van-Allsburg/dp/0395389496/ref=cm_syf_dtl_pl_5_russsl0
Chapter 11
In chapter 11 I learn about Shared and Guided Reading. I learn that are critical elements in Shared Reading they are joyous & collaborative, comfortable environment, wide variety of enlarged, predictable texts, all students participate and opportunity to reread favorites. Guided Reading is a small group reading at the same level. The elements of Guided Reading are groups are temporary & fluid, careful text selection and reading lesson example.
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