Non-Fiction Traits

Look through the book with the class and take note of the non-fiction traits that are present. Spend some time discussing and recording the purpose of these components. (Table of contents, glossary, maps, pictures, biographies).

Author’s Message

What is the author’s message? Think about the relationship between man and nature. Have students create written or illustrated responses, and then share them in small groups or with the whole class.

Poetry vs Narrative

Compare and contrast poetry versus narrative using a graphic organizer (T-chart, Venn diagram), record students’ ideas about the similarities and differences between these two genres of texts.

Vibrant Colours

How has the illustrator used color to create interest for the reader? (He used rich, vibrant colors to engage the reader.) What do you notice about the illustrations? (There is a horse in each illustration, as well as the presence of other animals and regalia of the...