Blog 5
I’m reading The Crossover and I’m very torn with he book. While I like content and plot line of the book, I can’t stand the structure! I’m dyslexic, so the structure of it really makes it hard for me to read. I can’t stand words going diagonal or in strange orders that aren’t right to left all in a straight line. I think the form kind of takes away some of the great aspects of the book for me. If it were written differently, I would love the book.
I do like the poetry and how it’s written though. I think the rhythmic style makes it fun to read. It’s almost like I’m singing the words rather than reading it monotone. I would have students draw pictures of certain poems in the book. Poetry is such an art in itself, having students draw what they perceive to be happening would be a fun artistic element to add to the mix.
so much depends
upon
a mothers unconditional
love
rooted with kindness
and care
blooming support
and patience
2 Replies to “Blog 5”
I never really thought about the difficulties that someone with dyslexia would have with these types of books. That’s a great point to bring up that although the content might be great a book like this is not suited for everyone. As a teacher I think this is something you could bring up in the classroom and use yourself as an example to let students know that it is okay to struggle!
That sounds like it would be harder to read for me too! It would take a lot more figuring out and would probably take me longer to read it. Great poem and I love your idea of adding an artistic element to poetry!