CURR 538: Author Study
DAVID ALMOND
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Presentation
1) Introduction: Magical Realism
2) BBC Read-Aloud of Skellig
3) Stations
4) Handouts
5) Conclusion: "Finding Neverland" Video Clip
Stations
I. Author Biography
II. Book Themes
III. Instructional Uses
Books
Themes
Interconnectedness Between the Living and the Dead
Identity and Indviduality
Coping with Loss and Grief
The Power of Faith and Love
Solitary v. Solidary: Stronger Together Than Apart
Ordinary to Extraordinary
Favorite Food Motif
Education: Imagination v. Standardization
Instructional Uses
Paired Texts
Activities
Daydreaming
Supplemental Texts for Older Readers
References
Research & Texts
Image Citations
There are three stations:
1.
Author Biography
2.
Overarching Book Themes
3.
Instructional Uses