Annotation Bibliography Station

Diversity Books

According to the 2010 U.S. Census Reports, racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 90% of the growth in population. Hispanic/Latinos make up more than 50% of the population. The data also found more than 50 percent of children in at least 10 states are minorities.


http://2010.census.gov/news/releases/operations/cb11-cn146.html

From my enrichment project, I would like to introduce the anchor book All of the Above by Shelley Pearsall. My lesson plans were to have the students make a tetrahedron tree that had positive one-word messages. The purpose of the project is to encourage group collaboration and help students promote positive social skills. In this lesson plan, there is also a template and instructions to show students how to make this polygon. Students can also make one at home with a paper plate and ruler.

Quotable Quotes

I have included the following quotes so students could be inspired to laugh and learn about life's lessons:



1. Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Change Compestine: “A revolution is not a dinner party, or writing an essay, a painting a picture, or doing embroidery; it cannot be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so temperate, kind, courteous, restrained and magnanimous. A revolution is an insurrection, an act of violence by which one class overthrows another."

http://tinyurl.com/d3hhqe3

2. Ruby Lu, the Empress of Everything by Lenore Look: "Ultraprincess! She swims and spead reads and speaks five different languages!"

This was a doll that looked like Ruby Lu and helped her get over the "aquaphobia."

http://tinyurl.com/crnxlwa
 

3. All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg: "Maybe the Americans should have brought baseballs instead of bombs."

Matt, the main character, loved to play baseball. This quote made me think that conflicts could be resolved if we had more Olympic games instead of going to war.

http://tinyurl.com/d5rbcaf
 

4. The Tequila Worm by Viola Canales: “Stop thinking that nuns are sweet and kind like Maria in The Sound of Music. That's just a movie. Think of the evil old bruja in 'Hansel and Gretal.”

I almost forgot about this quote but I could relate to this thought because I went to a private school with nuns at such a young age. 

http://tinyurl.com/cehp2l2

 

5. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata: "She belonged to the sky and the sky belonged to her."

Following her sister's death, Katie remembers her sister use to lay in the grass gazing at the sky. I could relate to this quote that brings me comfort when I am missing my parents.

http://tinyurl.com/cuy36x9


6. Before We were Free by Julia Alvarez:  "Not everyone can be a butterfly."

This quote was from Anita's nursemaid Chuca who was very prophetic when she told her about the dream of see her brother, sister, and mother transform into butterflies.  When Anita asked her about her father, Chuca did not see him as a butterfly.  Later on, her prediction was true because Anita's father was murdered.


http://tinyurl.com/aj7jel3


7. After Tupac and D. Foster by Jacqueline Woodson:  "Everyone’s got a purpose and it’s just that they gotta figure out what it is and then go have it.”

This is a very profound statement for middle school students who are just beginning to develop their individuality and figuring out their passion and interests while trying to incorporate these areas into their lives.

http://tinyurl.com/c4u28ne

 

8. Thin Wood Walls by David Patenaude: "Opinions blossomed like flowers or weeds."

 

This an analogical statement of opinions presenting seeds that can either grow into flowers or be destroyed by an overgrowth of weeds.  When opinions are expressed, they can help people become positive or be poisoned by negativity.


9. A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park:  "Work gives a man dignity, stealing takes it away."

This was a quote from Crane-Man who was a father to Tree-Ear.  He was saying that work is rewarding to the man while stealing takes away the respect for the man.  Although they were homeless and living under a bridge, Tree-Ear worked very hard as an apprentice to become the best pottery artist.


http://tinyurl.com/b9hvekn

10. Fire From the Rock by Sharon Draper:  "You know, we humans tend to need proof, even when it's the Lord who is making the promises.  We are pretty weak when it comes to faith.  To prove to Gideon that he had no need to be afraid, the Lord made fire explode from a rock, it burned everything up that was set in stone."

This is from Sylvia's father who was a preacher and is an inspiring biblical story of helping people overcoming their fear when it comes to confronting the bullies and bigots.  Sylvia was living during the segregation period and wanted to make a change by believing not all White people were bad human beings.

 

 

http://tinyurl.com/bxlvnv8

This is my annotated bibiography that includes the books I have read throughout the semester, summary of the stories, and my personal thoughts on recommendations for students reading these books.

Annotated Bibliography



Using an anchor book to define my theme of diversity and including an author study, I have developed some lesson plans for promotinng student activities and a rubric score to help students understand the content of their assignments.  This is my Enrichment Plan:

Enrichment Plan