While the main characters forge a friendship that does not see color, your students will have rich opportunities to connect. The other side by jaqueline woodson is a great realistic historical fiction text that demonstrates how friendship can change two strangers. The other side is a story about a town with a long fence. 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. In the story, the existence of a fence that extends across town remains a focus throughout the entire story.
Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses. The other side black history month childrens books heal. I would love the opportunity to someday see her in person and hear her read her stories aloud. The other side by jacqueline woodson the other side book, black. The other side written by jacqueline woodson is perfect for introducing a difficult topic. 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. The narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl.
Make one copy of the visualizing poster for use in class. But the themes are deep, and the language is poignant and striking. The other side, by jacqueline woodson, is no ordinary childrens book. Clover has always wondered why a fence separates the black side of town from the white side. Please see my reflections and thoughts on when i read the other side to my 5th grade library classes under the what i know for sure tab of this blog. Lewiss amazing talent shines in his gorgeous watercolor illustrations. Clover always wondered why there was a fence that separated the black side of town from the white side. Jacqueline woodson born february 12, 1963 is an american writer of books for children and adolescents. Mar 11, 2016 the other side by jacqueline woodson illustrations by e. Read freedom summer by deborah wiles and the other side by jacqueline woodson to become familiar with the stories used in this lesson. Jacqueline woodson s narrative style on the other side.
Here are two more examples of picture it descriptions. The other side by jacqueline woodson reading curriculum, integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 1st through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author. The other side by woodson introduction to childrens. 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 is a sweet picture book tale of friendship in the face of segregation, written by author jacqueline woodson. Throughout the book, frannies friend samantha wonders if jesus boy is the actual jesusyou know, the guy from the bible but frannie doesnt really care about the actual jesus. Apr 04, 2017 the second example is similar to the writing style of woodson, powerful, enticing, and full of adjectives. Dec 03, 2017 a read aloud of the other side by jacqueline woodson.
The characters in feathers all live on this side of the highway, which is also known as the african american side. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a. Kennedy it seems like its only their fear of what might be on the other side. Both of their parents tell them not to go on the other side. Clover is curious about the fence after her mother told her never to cross it, as there was danger on the other side. Jacqueline woodson the other side by jacqueline woodson is a narrative told from the perspective of a young. Teresa tretbar 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. They live in a segregated neighborhood and their houses are separated by a fence. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator. I love jacqueline woodson s vernacular and storytelling voice. Discussion of themes and motifs in mary gordons the other side. In the second session, the students listen to and discuss the other side, a picture story book by jacqueline woodson. Clover s friend doesnt let annie play with them because they are all black and annie is white. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Jacqueline woodson discusses the story in her life that inspired this book and the impact it has had. The other side printables, classroom activities, teacher. One example was written by jacqueline woodson, the other was written by me. She is best known for miracles boys, and her newbery honor winning titles brown girl dreaming, after tupac and d foster, feathers, and show way. The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. 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. 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. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator of this story, lives. Lewis, is probably one of the most uplifting childrens books that deal with that subject ever. One day, annie climbs over the fence and introduces herself to clover. 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. 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 guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions.
Report video issue javascript must be enabled in order to access cspan videos. Summary edit the narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl. Lewis 2001 this book is about two little girls clover, who is african american, and annie, who is white. The other side social justice literature for the elementary. This is a great discussion story and the topic of the book will engage students to think deeply about the theme of the story. Jacqueline woodson is a powerful story about children, and how some differences make friendships grow stronger, rather than tear them apart.
Lewis 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 town from the white side. This story is about a friendship that crosses a fence and a racial divide. 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 fence divides people according to the color of their skin. The other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by e. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grownups rules by sitting on top of the fence together. Considering the fact that feathers is a story in which one of the main characters is known as jesus boy, it follows that readers should expect some religious and spiritual themes. 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. Kids wings activities for the other side by jacqueline woodson. The other side by jacqueline woodson story read aloud for kids duration.
As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. Segregation may be legally over, but they know that theyre not going to be welcome if they go over to the other side of the highway. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. Partial narration from the audio version of the book. The other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by. 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. As always, woodson moves readers with her lyrical narrative, and e. The other side by jacqueline woodson the other side book.
After serving as the young peoples poet laureate from 2015 to 2017, she was named the. However one day clover notices a girl on the other side. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build childrens understanding of generosity, community, and service to others. It is about black girl, clover and white girl, annie wanting to play together but their mothers told them to not cross the fence. The other side by jacqueline woodson with illustrations by eb lewis black history. The other side takes place in a small rural town, where clover, the african american girl lives next to a fence that segregates her town from the white population. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. About the other side by jacqueline woodson there is a fence that separates the white side of town from the black side of town. 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. Lewis she and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them.
Lewis noticing annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching clover and her black friends play, clover finally reaches out. Beloved author jacqueline woodson and sophie blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. The book has the clear theme where it shows the girls cherishing their friendship. 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.
Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. 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. 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. The other side by jacqueline woodson, illustations by e. The separation between this side of the highway and the other side isnt fair, but frannie. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. She and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clover s friends let annie play with them. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on the fence her curiosity, and a friendship, develops. With the addition of a brandnew authors note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this.
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. I love jacqueline woodsons vernacular and storytelling voice. Jacquline woodson social justice in childrens literature. Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation openingsynopsis. Social justice literature for the elementary classroom. 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. A young black girl named clover lives in a town where a fence. That summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. The other side is a childrens picture book about fighting segregation using friendship. Gather three instructionallevel texts that match the needs of three levels of reading in your class see. Jacqueline woodson the other side by jacqueline woodson is a narrative told from the perspective of a young african american girl named clover. More books like the other side may be found by selecting the categories below.
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