The yellow stainedglass panes across the top of the windows buttered the room a soft goldeven now, in the early evening with the rain coming down hard outside if you come softly. Clover has always wondered why a fence separates the black side of town from the white side. The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance, communication, friendship and openmindedness. Her other awards include a newbery honor, two coretta scott king awards. 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. The other side by jacqueline woodson, is a story about two girls who strike up a friendship in a segregated town. The works of jacqueline woodson introduce readers to diverse characters and themes. Interactive read aloud lesson for the other side by jacqueline woodson. Two girls, clover and annie, become friends in a small, segregated town. Each kindness and the other side by jacqueline woodson are perfect picture books for teaching point of view, theme, comparing. Upstate in olive, new york and at the writers room in manhattan. She and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them. Read freedom summer by deborah wiles and the other side by jacqueline woodson to become familiar with the stories used in this lesson. Moving forward and backward in time, with the power of poetry and the emotional richness of a narrative 10 times its length, jacqueline woodsons extraordinary new novel uncovers the role that history and community have played in the experiences, decisions.
In her lesson plan moss presents the following questions. Edwards award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults. Sep 15, 2016 the other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. Nov 07, 2010 once again i am not posting a lesson plan. Lewis she and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them. Lewis description publishers weekly woodson if you come softly. Students will read some of her fiction books and compare and contrast the stories. 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.
Beloved author jacqueline woodson and sophie blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. Skills based character study reading strategies informational text poetry informational text. The story of ruby bridges provides an historical context for the picture book that will be read aloud in the second session of this instructional unit. Common core centered extensions with the other side by jacqueline woodson these supplemental activities were created to use with the picture book the other side by jacqueline woodson. In a small rural towni didnt have a specific state in mind. This section outlines steps in planning and implementing read alouds with critical literacy literature, using danielles description of an actual readaloud she planned around a childrens book, the other side. This knocking down fences lesson plan is suitable for 3rd grade. The other side by jacqueline woodson read aloud fianna titus. Common core centered extensions with the other side by. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. Africanamerican history, tolerance and respect, friendship, families running time. Partial narration from the audio version of the book. Students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an awardwinning african american author, jacqueline woodson.
Gather three instructionallevel texts that match the needs of three levels of reading in your class see. If you purchase anything through them, i will get a small. Jan 06, 2017 this set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with the other side by jacqueline woodson. Kids wings activities for the other side by jacqueline woodson. Jacqueline woodson brings to light that racial discrimination trickles down to young children. The other side jacqueline woodson author, toshi widoffwoodson narrator, weston woods publisher get audible free. Penguin this teachers guide to some of jacqueline woodsons books was created by deborah taylor, coordinator of school and student services, enoch pratt free library in baltimore, maryland. Woodson addresses race relations with two young girls, one black and one white. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop.
In a wholegroup session, the students listen to and discuss the other side, a picture story book by jacqueline woodson. Lewiss my rows and piles of coins evocative watercolors lay bare the. Take a look inside the other side by jacqueline woodson. She is a fivetime newbery honor winner and author of two national book award finalists hush. Awards and accolades aside, her stories are relevant, personal, and thoughtprovoking. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Explain that when a close reader tackles a book, they read through a certain lens, and use these lenses to find patterns. Jun 14, 2015 tell the students that today, they will be reading the other side by jacqueline woodson. These patterns help readers develop a new understanding of the text. Teacher will need the story the other side by jacqueline woodson.
This critical thinking lesson is an example of an interactive read aloud. 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. Fifth grade lesson inferences with background knowledge. This resource is designed as a supplement focusing on identifying problems and finding solutions. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. This story is told from the viewpoint of clover, an african american girl who lives in a town with a fence that separates the black side of town from the white side. It is the dividing line between the black and white sides of the community. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grownups rules by sitting on top of the fence together. This is a great discussion story and the topic of the book will engage students to think deeply about the theme of the story. Simple language and vivid illustrations reveal how fences can come down and friendships are forged. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator of this story, lives. John newberry honor book 2006 mitten award finalist 2005 siba book award nominee 2006. Make one copy of the visualizing poster for use in class.
Two families from different social classes are joined together by an unexpected pregnancy and the child that it produces. A guide covers many of the authors bestknown books such as brown girl dreaming and locomotion. The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance. Thoughtful planning of an interactive read aloud is critical for its success. The complete noprep resource includes a full lesson plan along with supporting materia. The other side by jacqueline woodson read aloud youtube. The lesson is designed using the gradual release of responsibility. In the mini unit, 3rd graders analyze photographs of the past and make connections between historical fiction text and primary source images. Remind students of how to use close reading strategies in context, specifically focusing on emotion. Teacher reads aloud from 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. The other side printables, classroom activities, teacher. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator. Groups consider how ellies first person and miahs third person points of view impact the story.
As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. My annotation that i will post on here is called the other side, by jacqueline woodson. Apr 04, 2017 one example was written by jacqueline woodson, the other was written by me. Knocking down fences lesson plan for 3rd grade lesson planet. Each kindness and the other side by jacqueline woodson are perfect picture books for teaching point of view, theme, comparing themes, how a characters actions contribute to the sequence of events and comparing plots setting and themes by the same author. Beginning preteach the following terms with definitions and visuals. This interactive read aloud of the other side will help elementary. Get everything you need to deliver meaningful reading instruction using the other side by jacqueline woodson. The narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl. Jacqueline woodson is a powerful story about children, and how some differences make friendships grow stronger, rather than tear them apart.
Jacqueline woodson on difficult subjects in young peoples literature. If you come softly, jacqueline woodson s poignant tale of interracial love, provides the text for a study of point of view. 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. Review with the class what a close reader looks like. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem.
The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. The other side lesson plan is intended for grades 2 5 for a teacher led lesson. That summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. Jul 29, 2014 partial narration from the audio version of the book. Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation openingsynopsis. 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.
After reading the other side and guiding children through a picture walk, third graders investigate evidence of the civil rights movement. The other side, coming on home soon, show way, and. Students are invited to search online for background information about ruby bridges and jacqueline woodson or use the recommended web resources. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with the other side by jacqueline woodson. Feb 01, 2011 author jacqueline woodson has received the margaret a. She lives beside a fence which segregates her town. I hadnt meant to tell you this lays out her resonant story like a poem, its central metaphor a fence that divides blacks from whites. In this social skills lesson, students read the other side and interact with their classmates to define what trust is. Jacqueline woodsons books are revered and widely acclaimedfour newbery honor awards, two coretta scott king awards, a national book award, a naacp award for outstanding literary work, and the margaret a. The other side black history month childrens books heal. Amber smith webb elementary school washington, dc 3723 views. Penguin this teachers guide to some of jacqueline woodson s books was created by deborah taylor, coordinator of school and student services, enoch pratt free library in baltimore, maryland. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. Using read alouds with critical literacy literature in k3.
This picture book is a beautiful story about the confusion children experience when they witness racism or racial tensions. Theyll also discuss what they think makes jacqueline woodson an awardwinning author. However, i am posting an annotation for an african american childrens book. The other side by jacqueline woodson reading is fundamental. This set of spanish student facing resources includes comprehension strategy practice pages, readers notebook prompts complete with spanish common core i can statements, and extension activities for use with the other side by jacqueline woodson. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions. Jan 15, 2020 students will use their understanding of plot, theme, and comparing and contrasting in this lesson that teaches about an awardwinning african american author, jacqueline woodson. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build childrens understanding of generosity, community, and service to others. These resources are intended to be used with the lesson plans included in the super pack for. 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 written by jacqueline woodson is perfect for introducing a difficult topic. That summer the fence that stretch through our town seemed bigger.