Chapter 2
In chapter 2 we learned that Edward was not a thankful, loving bunny. He experienced a dog named Rosie shaking him in his mouth and a house maid who embarrassed him by cleaning him with a vacuum and sticking him back with all the other dolls who he thought he was too good to be around. At the end of the chapter we found out that Abilene was turning 11 and that at the dinner table, after the cake was cut, that the family were talking about a journey on a ship. We wrote an "I wonder" statement.
Chapter 1
We looked at the cover and the title and recorded our predictions for the book. In chapter 1 we were introduced to Abilene a kind little 10 year old girl and Edward Tulane a egotistic stuffed bunny. Abilene loves Edward and treats him as a member of the family. Edward loves himself and tolerates the Tulane family. We learned that Edward spends his days sitting in the chair by the window where Abilene sets him as she goes to school and lies looking at the stars all night (his eyes never close)...and his days go on as such.
Global Read Aloud - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Why the Global Read Aloud?Global collaboration is necessary to show students that they are part of something bigger than them. That the world needs to be protected and that we need to care for all people. You can show them pictures of kids in other countries but why not have them speak to each other? Then the caring can begin.
The project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. Now with three years under our belt and more than 500,000 connections made, we realize we are on to something larger than us so we look forward to continuing the global connections. The premise is simple; we pick a book to read aloud to our students during a set 6-week period and during that time we try to make as many global connections as possible. Each teacher decides how much time they would like to dedicate and how involved they would like to be. Some people choose to connect with just one class, while others go for as many as possible. The scope and depth of the project is up to you. In the past we have used Twitter, Skype, Edmodo, our wiki, email, regular mail, Kidblog, and any other tools we can think of to make these connections. Teachers get a community of other educators to do a global project with, hopefully inspiring them to continue these connections through the year.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Why this book:
This new classic has been nominated every year as a wonderfully engaging story that reads aloud beautifully.
The project was created in 2010 with a simple goal in mind; one book to connect the world. Now with three years under our belt and more than 500,000 connections made, we realize we are on to something larger than us so we look forward to continuing the global connections. The premise is simple; we pick a book to read aloud to our students during a set 6-week period and during that time we try to make as many global connections as possible. Each teacher decides how much time they would like to dedicate and how involved they would like to be. Some people choose to connect with just one class, while others go for as many as possible. The scope and depth of the project is up to you. In the past we have used Twitter, Skype, Edmodo, our wiki, email, regular mail, Kidblog, and any other tools we can think of to make these connections. Teachers get a community of other educators to do a global project with, hopefully inspiring them to continue these connections through the year.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Why this book:
This new classic has been nominated every year as a wonderfully engaging story that reads aloud beautifully.