Here are two more examples of picture it descriptions. While the main characters forge a friendship that does not see color, your students will have rich opportunities to connect. Gather three instructionallevel texts that match the needs of three levels of reading in your class see. And mama said, dont climb over that fence when you play. Apr 04, 2017 the second example is similar to the writing style of woodson, powerful, enticing, and full of adjectives.
Get your students engaged with crafts, interactive printables, anchor charts, and more. Lewis she and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them. They dodge the injunction against crossing the fence by sitting on top of it together. Jacqueline woodson the other side by jacqueline woodson is a narrative told from the perspective of a young african american girl named clover. Kids wings activities for the other side 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. The other side by jacqueline woodson, illustrated by e. Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation openingsynopsis. Both children are curious about one another, and as the summer stretches on, clover and annie work up the nerve to introduce themselves. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author. With regards to segregation, the story of clover and annie bring to light the impact of segregation in society as it trickles down to young children who have yet to grasp a complete understanding of the situation. This story is about a friendship that crosses a fence and a racial divide. Close reading isnt about just ticking through words on a page.
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 daring girl who sits on it, rain or shine. Clover always wondered why there was a fence that separated the black side of town from the white side. 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. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled. The issues touched upon in the other side by jacqueline woodson are segregation, racial discrimination, and friendships. A lyrical narrative told in the hopeful voice of a child confused about the fence someone else has built in her yard and the racial tension that divides her world. The other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by e. I have been reading many childrens books that deal with prejudice and racism, but out of all the childrens books i had read that dealt with that subject. The other side, by jacqueline woodson, is no ordinary childrens book. In the story, the existence of a fence that extends across town remains a focus throughout the entire story. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the other side study guide and get instant access to.
Jacqueline woodson is a powerful story about children, and how some differences make friendships grow stronger, rather than tear them apart. The other side written by jacqueline woodson is perfect for introducing a difficult topic. The story is narrated by clover, who lives in a house on the side of the fence that separates the black townspeople from the whites in the town. This story is about two girls, clover and annie, who are separated by a fence, and they both feel a bond between them right when they meet. The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance, communication, friendship and openmindedness. These supplemental activities were created to use with the picture book the other side by jacqueline woodson. 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. That summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. One example was written by jacqueline woodson, the other was written by me. The other side by jacqueline woodson reading curriculum, integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 1st through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum. John newberry honor book 2006 mitten award finalist 2005 siba book award nominee 2006. 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. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses.
Clover has always wondered why a fence separates the black side of town from the white side. Jacqueline woodson s narrative style on the other side. Written by jacqueline woodson clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregates their africanamerican side of town from the white. Clover, a young african american girl, has been told by her mama not to.
But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grownups rules by sitting on top of the fence together. This critical thinking interactive read aloud of the other side by jacqueline woodson provides the thoughtprovoking questions essential to every interactive read aloud. The illustrations, a series of watercolors, complement the. One of the most touching things about this book is that it is the children who give us hope for the future. The other side is a sweet picture book tale of friendship in the face of segregation, written by author jacqueline woodson. Why is it such a big deal to sean to be able to flirt with hearing girls. But one summer morning, clover notices a girl on the other side. The other side by jacqueline woodson woodson addresses race relations with two young girls, one black and one white. Two girls, clover and annie, become friends in a small, segregated town. The other side is a story about a town with a long fence. Noticing annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching clover and her black friends play, clover finally reaches out.
This book takes place back in time where segregation was a thing. The second example is similar to the writing style of woodson, powerful, enticing, and full of adjectives. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem. In a small rural towni didnt have a specific state in mind. Clover s friend doesnt let annie play with them because they are all black and annie is white. She lives beside a fence which segregates her town.
What do you think the other side of the highway is like. Jacqueline woodsons narrative style on the other side. The two characters are divided by a fence and always wonder about each other. 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 other side social justice literature for the elementary. The other side by jaqueline woodson is a great realistic historical fiction text that demonstrates how friendship can change two strangers. The other side printables, classroom activities, teacher. The other side by jacqueline woodson that summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. Feathers isnt the kind of book that ends with a big bang.
Jacqueline woodson born february 12, 1963 is an american writer of books for children and adolescents. The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. The other side by jacqueline woodson is a narrative told from the perspective of a young african american girl named clover. Overview beautifully rendered in lewiss striking, lifelike watercolor illustrations, this story by woodson is a moving, lyrical narrative told in the hopeful voice of a child confused about the fence that divides the black side of. Beloved author jacqueline woodson and sophie blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. Simple language and vivid illustrations reveal how fences can come down and friendships are forged. Pdf jacqueline woodsons narrative style on the other side. Partial narration from the audio version of the book. This was a wow book because the message that it would leave on children is that we cant judge people just because we are told not to talk to them.
Lewis, is probably one of the most uplifting childrens books that deal with that subject ever. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. Jacqueline woodsons narrative style in the other side. 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. Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation. 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. Dive deep into mary gordons the other side with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. She is best known for miracles boys, and her newbery honorwinning titles brown girl dreaming, after tupac and d foster, feathers, and show way. Do you think that frannie changes her ideas about people and race over the course of the story. Social justice literature for the elementary classroom. Does the novel answer the question of whether or not god exists. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Clover an africanamerican girl about eight or nine years old, relates the story of the summer there was a girl who wore a pink sweater, a white girl, on the other side of the fence.
Critical thinking interactive read aloud of the other side. But the themes are deep, and the language is poignant and striking. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on the fence her curiosity, and a friendship, develops. This is a unit to study the book the other side by. That summer there was a girl who wore a pink sweater. The fence divides people according to the color of their skin. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by. In this lesson, students will use this strategy to make interpretations about a characters emotions through their actions.
Woodson addresses race relations with two young girls, one black and one white. Upstate in olive, new york and at the writers room in manhattan. Jacqueline woodson has created a beautiful story about the confusion of children over racial tension. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. A fence divides their homes, but they slowly get to know each other by sitting on this barrier. Clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregate. Twotime newbery medalist lois lowry has crafted a beautiful picture book about the power of longing and the importance of reconnection between a girl and her father in postwwii america. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator. Make one copy of the visualizing poster for use in class. Your students will soon be in deep discussions, ranging from plot analysis to authors message exploration. Jul 29, 2014 partial narration from the audio version of the book. The other side is an excellent book if you want to read a book that makes you feel good about kids and society. This story is about two girls, clover and annie, who are separated by a fence, and they.
The other side black history month childrens books heal. Jul 29, 2014 written by jacqueline woodson clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregates their africanamerican side of town from the white side where anna lives. I am not going to give away the ending but this is a must read. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator of this story, lives. As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. Oct 09, 2012 the other side is a sweet picture book tale of friendship in the face of segregation, written by author jacqueline woodson. 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. To begin with the analysis of the narrative style, let us examine the plot and how. The other side beautifully rendered in lewiss striking, lifelike watercolor illustrations, this story by woodson is a moving, lyrical narrative told in the hopeful voice of a child confused about the fence that divides the black side of town from the white side. The narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl. 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. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included.
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