The other side written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. It is the dividing line between the black and white sides of the community. The other side is a story about a town with a long fence. Partial narration from the audio version of the book. 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. Oversimplification of complex issues is a charge often leveled at picture books dealing with weighty subjects. Help your students explore this beautifully written and illustrated story of two girls confronting the reality of segregation. She lives beside a fence which segregates her town. A teaching model for grades 38 by maureen mclaughlin and mary beth allen.
The works of jacqueline woodson introduce readers to diverse characters and themes. 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. 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 narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl.
Read freedom summer by deborah wiles and the other side by jacqueline woodson to become familiar with the stories used in this lesson. A fence stretches between two houses, serving as a dividing line. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on. They dont believe in the ideas adults have about things so they do what they.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lewis, is probably one of the most uplifting childrens books that deal with that subject ever. The other side by jacqueline woodson the other side book. In this set of worksheets based on the book, coming on home soon by jacqueline woodson, students complete a vocabulary word search, a crossword puzzle, a word scramble, sentence completion activity, and essay question. The other side read aloud is a beginning to this racial discussion for white children and black children alike. Jacqueline woodson was born on february 12, 1963, in columbus. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Jacqueline woodson s picture books are thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated. See all books authored by jacqueline woodson, including brown girl dreaming, and each kindness, and more on. However, ohio was not the place where she was raised and got her education. It would be a great book to use in a unit about segregation, r. The 54yearold africanamerican author currently lives in columbus, ohio and has written over 30 books.
Read and introduce the book the other side for enjoyment. Beloved author jacqueline woodson and sophie blackall have created a heartwarming story for kids adjusting to the idea of a new family member. This is a unit to study the book the other side by. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grownups rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem. Jul 23, 2015 gather students on the rug in the classroom. Kennedy it seems like its only their fear of what might be on the other side. Woodson actually spent her childhood in south carolina greenville, to be more specific, and this is the place from which she drew a. This 52 page journal includes many graphic organizers, constructed response questions and a weeks worth of activities.
Introduce tier 2 vocabulary words that are listed on the chart. Choose from activities and discussion questions to build childrens understanding of generosity, community, and service to others. In a small rural towni didnt have a specific state in mind. We discuss the symbolic fence in the story, a symbol of segregation, and. Jacqueline woodson books, author biography, and reading. A guide covers many of the authors bestknown books such as brown girl dreaming and locomotion. Information about the book, the other side fiction, hardcover, by jacqueline woodson g. Jacqueline woodson the other side by jacqueline woodson is a narrative told from the perspective of a young african american girl named clover.
Summary edit the narrator and protagonist of the story is clover, a young africanamerican girl. 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. Kids wings activities for the other side by jacqueline woodson. Jacqueline woodson books list of books by author jacqueline. We decided to choose this book because just by seeing the cover we felt that it would have to do with racism and we wanted to see how the author communicated the message in the book. She started writing when she was young, but her fiction for kids didnt really click until she got older. She is the 2014 national book award winner for her new york times bestselling memoir brown girl dreaming, which was also a recipient of the coretta scott king award, a newbery honor award, the naacp image award and. These supplemental activities were created to use with the picture book the other side by jacqueline woodson. Putnams sons books for young readers, jan 15, 2001 african american literature book club celebrating our literary legacy since 1997 black literature is. Buy a cheap copy of the other side book by jacqueline woodson. When a young white girl, from the other side starts to sit on the fence her curiosity, and a friendship, develops.
The other side by jacqueline woodson reading curriculum, integrated curriculum for elementary education, literature units for 1st through 7th grade, interdisciplinary curriculum. I would give it five stars, if compared to just any book. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a poem titled a sweet smell of roses. The young black girl, who serves as our narrator, lives in that house, and she notices a girl from the white family always sitting on the fence. Meeting with students on the rug, talk about illustrations, characters, setting, problem in story, and solution in the book the other side. The other side by jacqueline woodson the other side is a sweet picture book tale of friendship in the face of segregation, written by author jacqueline woodson. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by e. The other side written by jacqueline woodson is perfect for. 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. Apr 04, 2017 jacqueline woodson is an awardwinning children and adolescent author. Among many awards, woodson has received the coretta scott king award, john newbery medal, national book award for young peoples literature and naacp image award for. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator of this story, lives. Books similar to the other side meet your next favorite book. The other side by jacqueline woodsona complete book.
The fence divides people according to the color of their skin. Written by jacqueline woodson clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregates their africanamerican side of town from the white. Woodson actually spent her childhood in south carolina greenville, to be more specific, and this is the place from which she drew a great portion of her inspiration for her work. The other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by e. Diversity, friendship, racial equality, segregation openingsynopsis.
Clover always wondered why there was a fence that separated the black side of town from the white side. Clovers other pals jumping rope and, when they stop to rest, we sat up on the fence, all of us in a long line. Her recent adult book, another brooklyn, was a national book award finalist. 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 story read aloud. 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.
Jacqueline woodson is the author of numerous awardwinning books for young adults, including last summer with maizon, i hadnt meant to tell you this, from the notebooks of melanin sun, and miracles boys. Another recommended resource is the book guided comprehension. Today, you will read a story titled the other side and a. Get your students engaged with crafts, interactive printables, anchor charts, and more. Two girls, clover and annie, become friends in a small, segregated town. The title of woodsons evocation of a notsolong ago summer refers to a seemingly impassable division. The guide below provides before, during, and afterreading discussion questions. Our household library has a definite bent toward crosscultural issues and this book belongs in it.
Woodson was recently named the young peoples poet laureate by the poetry foundation. The other side by jacqueline woodson activity included. The other side by jacqueline woodson katherine detrick. Jacqueline woodsons young adult novel feathers 2007 begins on january 6, 1971, in the sixthgrade classroom of an africanamerican school. The other side by jacqueline woodson overdrive rakuten. 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. Jacqueline woodson is an awardwinning children and adolescent author. That summer the fence that stretched through our town seemed bigger. Other side which is written by jacqueline woodson along with illustrations by. The other side black history month childrens books heal. Read the story titled the other side by jacqueline woodson. This journal can be used a few pages at a time or a.
The other side is a sweet picture book tale of friendship in the face of segregation, written by author jacqueline woodson. Jul 29, 2014 written by jacqueline woodson clovers mom says it isnt safe to cross the fence that segregates their africanamerican side of town from the white side where anna lives. As you read, think about the actions of the characters and the events of the stories. The other side is a childrens picture book written by jacqueline woodson and illustrated by. That summer everyone and everything on the other side of that fence seemed far away.
Jacqueline woodson 2009 national book festival duration. 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. Toshi widoffwoodsons light, airy voice is perfect for clovers story of two young girls getting to know about one another splashing in puddles, sharing their names, comparing what their mothers say, jumping rope and learning to deal with a deep racial divide because, thats the way its always been. Jul 29, 2014 the other side by jacqueline woodson katherine detrick. Clover decides to talk to the girl on the other side of the fence. This is a great discussion story and the topic of the book will engage students to think deeply about the theme of the story. The other side written by jacqueline woodson illustrated by e. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In this set of worksheets based on the book, coming on home soon by jacqueline woodson, students complete a vocabulary word search, a crossword puzzle, a word. A fence stretches through the town where clover, the young african american narrator.
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