Final Reflection

This has been a wonderful experience. When I first started this class I was new to the blogging and glogging world. Now, I feel a lot more comfortable with the process and found it to be quite fun and it really expanded my creative abilities with analyzing all sorts of picture books and novels. I was the most surprised at my instant love of graphic novels. Without this class, I can honestly say that this never would have happened. This class has really opened my eyes to a variety of children’s literature, new perspectives, opinions, cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles. I have a new appreciation for this class and children’s literature. Having a child, myself, helped me pay attention to the controversial side of things. I have learned to be more aware in some ways and will try to be more accommodating in other ways. Overall, I loved this class and feel it will be an asset to my teaching career.

Love That Dog by Sharon Creech

This is such a great novel that really dissects poetry and not only helps define it but helps identify it in a new way. Originally, the boy identifies poetry with a stigma attached to it. He thinks only girls write poetry and all of the words must fit perfectly in place. It is a creative story with beautiful poetry! This book really makes you think outside of the box.
Another great thing about this is a book is that it can suit all ages, child or adult! I love how everything fits so nicely together. Our classroom activity was very helpful in creating color and personality to this book! The chance to act it out changed my perspective on ways to make a poem come alive. I realized that it doesn’t just have to come from one reader. Sometimes it can be read by a group working together to craft animation from a variety of imaginations. I love that dog and I love this book!