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Thursday, September 13: Lane Smith's "It's a Book"
The book demonstrates repurposing, in that it portrays different scenarios which can be applied to the instruction of various subjects at different points in time. Repurposing is when we use something for another purpose. For instance, children's books can be used in the classroom to teach math, English, history, technology, the characteristics of living things, and a wide array of other subjects. We just have to look deep enough to see the hidden treasures behind the story.
In Lane Smith's "It's a Book," the approach to teaching the content is very unique. Instead of using formal quotations for the dialogue, each character's script is written in a different colour font. The style of language also reflects the formal language of literature (ie. "laugh out loud"), but it also includes a translated modern text (ie. "LOL").
The illustrations are also a unique teaching device, in that they convey double meanings and humour. For instance, when asked the question "Where's the mouse?" are they talking about the computer mouse or the rodent under the hat?
The illustrations can also be used as a tool to teach mathematics in an Early Years classroom. For instance, there are two types of clocks illustrated in the book, a clock with numbers and a clock without numbers. These illustrations can be used as a learning aide for telling time. Children's books can also be used as a tool to introduce the concepts of identifying shapes, addition, subtraction, and problem solving.
Amanda, I like your ideas about repurposing and how much of the book held double meanings, often hidden within the text. I think that the mouse hiding under the monkey's hat is yet another example of those hidden meanings and humor. Often with technology we are looking for something complicated, when in reality we don't need to look for a mouse for a book. Great thoughts in your first blog.
ReplyDeleteAmanda, I love the piece you mentioned about finding the "hidden treasures behind the story." It is so interesting and makes learning so much more exciting when you can cross subject boundaries and do interdisciplinary activities. In this case, a reading and language activity was also a commentary on different types of technologies, and could be used to facilitate class discussion.
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