by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Focus on the section about wind. Notice that sometimes the wind is gentle (tells stories making the trees laugh) and sometimes it is strong (howls like wolves.) The author is using metaphor to show that wind is changeable and has different effects on its environment....
by boot | Mar 6, 2025
Illustrations are not always realistic depictions. They are often stylized, serving the same purpose that metaphor and figurative language do for the written word. Such abstract illustrations are powerful ways to communicate. In addition, they can be used to show how...
by boot | Mar 6, 2025
Graphic novels are becoming more and more popular and many students will be familiar with them. Discuss the following questions: What makes a book a graphic novel? What are the layout features of this format (e.g., panels, lettering, etc.)? What information do these...
by boot | Mar 5, 2025
How do the illustrations contribute to the sense of place in each story?
by boot | Mar 5, 2025
Ask students to describe the words the author uses to show a change in the story. Why is this text important to the story?
