Earl b lewis two girls, one white and one black, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town. Well in the book the other side, by jacqueline woodson. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. A read aloud of the other side by jacqueline woodson. This book takes place back in time where segregation was a thing.
Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation openingsynopsis. The other side read aloud is a beginning to this racial discussion for white children and black children alike. This precious book beautifully portrays a friendship against the status quo. Clover always wondered why there was a fence that separated the black side of town from the white side. Jan 15, 2001 woodson was recently named the young peoples poet laureate by the poetry foundation. But i would have liked to see the double spreads that e. The characters learn that you can be friends with someone who doesnt have the same skin color than you. 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. Jan 01, 2001 both girls have been instructed not to go on the other side of the fence because its not safe. The other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by e. One example was written by jacqueline woodson, the other was written by me. The other side social justice literature for the elementary. It would be a great book to use in a unit about segregation, r.
In the story, the existence of a fence that extends across town remains a focus throughout the entire story. Jacqueline woodson the other side by jacqueline woodson is a narrative told from the perspective of a young african american girl named clover. This book unit will help your students make higher level connections and discuss an important era in our history. Both girls have been instructed not to go on the other side of the fence because its not safe. The other side printables, classroom activities, teacher. Description the other side by jacqueline woodson two girls, one white and one black, gradually get to know each other as they sit on the fence that divides their town. My greatgreatgrandfather on my fathers side was born free in ohio, 1832. When annie, the white girl, climbs on the fence and asks to jump rope, she is told no by the leader of the black group. Get your students engaged with crafts, interactive printables, anchor charts, and more. Each stares at the other, yearning to know more, but they dont communicate.
Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a. The other side by jacqueline woodson boomerang books. The other side by jacqueline woodson the other side book. Lewis, is probably one of the most uplifting childrens books that deal with that subject ever. The second is an activity section that can be used with woodsons book. 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 second example is similar to the writing style of woodson, powerful, enticing, and full of adjectives.
Woodson addresses race relations with two young girls, one black and one white. Buy the other side by jacqueline woodson, e b lewis illustrator online at alibris. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. A long time dead but living still among the other soldiers on that monument in washington, d. I did the book telling for this book in the classroom.
Simple language and vivid illustrations reveal how fences can come down and friendships are forged. The fiction part is the characters and the story of friendship. Born on february 12th in columbus, ohio, jacqueline woodson grew up in greenville, south carolina, and brooklyn, new york and graduated from college with a b. The fence divides people according to the color of their skin. Also includes an interview with jacqueline woodson. It continues to be a great book for classroom discussions. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. It is a historical fiction book because the racial tensions and segregation truly happened during civil rights movement in 1960s. Find books like the other side from the worlds largest community of readers. Woodson was recently named the young peoples poet laureate by the poetry foundation. 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.
This teachers guide to some of jacqueline woodson s books was created by deborah taylor. With the addition of a brandnew authors note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic book. While the main characters forge a friendship that does not see color, your students will have rich opportunities to. When a young white girl from the other side starts to sit on the fence, clovers curiosity, and a friendship, develops.
This is a quote from the book the other side by jacqueline woodson. One of the most touching things about this book is that it is the children who give us hope for the future. Buy the other side by jacqueline woodson from australias online independent bookstore, boomerang books. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build childrens understanding of generosity, community, and service to others. Youll face this in your life someday, my mother will tell us. The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. Here are two more examples of picture it descriptions.
Putnams sons books for young readers, jan 15, 2001 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is for everyone african american literature book. The other side by jacqueline woodson story read aloud. It was a good experience, but it doesnt include much of critical thinking. Information about the book, the other side fiction, hardcover, by jacqueline woodson g. 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. Books similar to the other side goodreads share book. 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. Jul 23, 2015 gather students on the rug in the classroom.
The other side by jacqueline woodson is a great powerful book to promote tolerance, communication, friendship and openmindedness. The other side is an excellent book if you want to read a book that makes you feel good about kids and society. This book using symbolism, one girl is black the other is white and they symbolize the two ethnics and the. Two girls, clover and annie, become friends in a small, segregated town. Lewiss book the other side is a must for your black history library. Goodreads members who liked the other side also liked. His son was sent to nelsonville lived with an aunt william woodson the only brown boy in an allwhite school. Meeting with students on the rug, talk about illustrations, characters, setting, problem in story, and solution in the book the other side. Feb 18, 2019 the other side read aloud is a beginning to this racial discussion for white children and black children alike. The young white girl she sees playing every day, rain or shine, on the other side intrigues clover. Built his home and farmed his land, then dug for coal when the farming wasnt enough. The other side by woodson introduction to childrens. The narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl.
This is a great discussion story and the topic of the book will engage students to think deeply about the theme of the story. After reading the picture book, students engage in smallgroup discussions to answer the. With the addition of a brandnew authors note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this. When i will teach about civil rights movement, i would recommend them to read this book on their. She lives beside a fence which segregates her town. The characters realize this in the middle of the book. 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. Ira teachers choices 2002 featured on covers of the bulletin of the center for childrens books, booklist and the baltimore sun 2004 louisiana young readers choice award honor 20032004 pennsylvania young readers choice master list california young reader medal nominee. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on the fence her curiosity, and a friendship, develops. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator of this story, lives. The other side is a story about a town with a long fence. The other side jacqueline woodson grattan woodson side by side third edition book 2 free download side by side steven molinsky bill bliss the miseducation of the negro by carter g woodson side by side third edition book 3 answers side by side italian and english grammar side by side student book 1 third edition side by side book 1 pdf free download side by side student book 1 side by side.
Jacqueline woodson has created a beautiful story about the confusion of children over racial tension. The other side black history month childrens books heal. The other side is a poetic look at race through two young girls, one black and one white, who sit on either side of the fence that separates their worlds. She and annie get to know each other sitting on the fenceuntil clovers friends let annie play with them. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grownups rules by sitting on top of the fence together. A book set in the 20th century that tells about two little girls and one large fence. That summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. Buy a cheap copy of the other side book by jacqueline woodson. The two characters are divided by a fence and always wonder about each other. It is a historical fiction so it shows the history itself.
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 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. These supplemental activities were created to use with the picture book the other side by jacqueline woodson. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author. The other side is a sweet picture book tale of friendship in the face of segregation, written by author jacqueline woodson. Read and introduce the book the other side for enjoyment. It is the dividing line between the black and white sides of the community.
The other side book by jacqueline woodson thriftbooks. See all books authored by jacqueline woodson, including brown girl dreaming, and each kindness, and more on. Clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregate. 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. The story is narrated by clover, who lives in a house on the side of the fence that separates the black townspeople from the whites in the town. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Introduce tier 2 vocabulary words that are listed on the chart. Noticing annie, a white girl, sitting on a fence watching clover and her black friends play, clover finally reaches out. Read aloud of the day you begin by jacqueline woodson story book read aloud for kids duration. Jacqueline woodson s picture books are thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated. The other side jacqueline woodson grattan woodson side by side third edition book 2 free download side by side steven molinsky bill bliss the miseducation of the negro by carter g woodson side by side third edition book 3 answers side by side italian and english grammar side by side student book 1 third edition side by side book 1 pdf free. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Woodson united stated colored troops, union, company b 5th regt.
Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses. This is a unit to study the book the other side by. While using multiple copies of the book the other side, students will look for the tier 2 vocabulary words marking with a post it note. As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions.
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