The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance, communication, friendship and openmindedness. The other side printables, classroom activities, teacher. 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. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. The other side, is a story about an african american girl who grew up next to a fence that divided her from white people. The other side written by jacqueline woodson is perfect for introducing. As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. With the addition of a brandnew authors note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. This story is about two girls, clover and annie, who are separated by a fence, and they. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a.
Noticing annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching clover and her black friends play, clover finally reaches out. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions. Kennedy it seems like its only their fear of what might be on the other side. The other side read aloud is a beginning to this racial discussion for white children and black children alike. The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled. She notices a girl sitting on the fence, and eventually gets courage to sit with her. The other side, by jacqueline woodson, is no ordinary childrens book. This picture book is a beautiful story about the confusion children.
She lives beside a fence which segregates her town. Report video issue javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses. Jacqueline woodson brings to light that racial discrimination trickles down to young children. This interactive read aloud of the other side will help elementary. The other side by jacqueline woodson story read aloud for kids duration.
In two weeks, prepare your students to take the state reading test without. The other side by jacqueline woodson story read aloud. The narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl. The other side by jacqueline woodson reading is fundamental. Two girls, clover and annie, become friends in a small, segregated town.
Written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. This teachers guide to some of jacqueline woodsons books was created by deborah taylor. Jacqueline woodsons picture books are thoughtfully written and beautifully. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. This book, by jacqueline woodson, introduces the racially segregated south in a positive and hopeful way. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build childrens understanding of generosity, community, and service to others. Sep 15, 2016 the other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. Other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by. One of the most touching things about this book is that it is the children who give us. In a small rural towni didnt have a specific state in mind. She and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them. Jacqueline woodson discusses the story in her life that inspired this book and the impact it has had. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included.
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