The Composition
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.25 (647 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0888995504 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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As a provocative incentive to discussion of different forms of government or the importance of freedom of assembly and discretion, this story is unique. Finally, the Captain returns to the classroom with the compositions, each of which has been read and commented upon. Sk rmeta's concise and pointed description of Pedro's acquisition of political consciousness and discretion is brilliant. . It is only on the last page that readers learn what the protagonist has written. From School Library Journal Grade 2-6-Children living under an unspecified dictatorship watch as one of their fathers is taken away by soldiers. Ruano's emotionally charged paintings depict a multicultural society in which p
Chris Bowen said As Effective As Jaws. I know, I know. Comparing this phenomenal picture book to the classic movie, "Jaws," seems like a bit of stretch. But stay with me for a minute. This summer, I introduced my kids to "Jaws" and appreciated just how well-made the movie really was. Part of what makes the movie so effective is that you rarely see the shark. The shark appears only when it is absolutely necessary. All other times, you're left with this great building tension as you watch shark destruction an. E. R. Bird said This composition sings. At first glance, "The Composition" is a book that simply describes military dictatorships in a way that children will understand. On a closer look, however, Antonio Skarmeta's brilliant "This composition sings" according to E. R. Bird. At first glance, "The Composition" is a book that simply describes military dictatorships in a way that children will understand. On a closer look, however, Antonio Skarmeta's brilliant 2000 creation does more than that. It shows how every human being, regardless of age, can fight injustice on an individual level. It displays sympathetic characters that are punished for thinking for themselves. And it is one of the first picture books I've ever read where the main char. 000 creation does more than that. It shows how every human being, regardless of age, can fight injustice on an individual level. It displays sympathetic characters that are punished for thinking for themselves. And it is one of the first picture books I've ever read where the main char. Easy read - lots of meaning Betsy Morgan I used this as a read aloud with my 6th graders. They struggle with government systems and I liked this story as another way to approach dictatorship without tying it to a specific point in time. My students really got into the story. We had some great discussions in response to the story. And it lends itself to writing assignments/assessment.
The arrest of his friend Daniel's father and a visit to the school of an army captain who wants the children to write a composition entitled "What My Family Does at Night" suddenly force Pedro to make a difficult choice. Pedro is a nine-year-old boy whose main interest in life is playing soccer. The author's note explains what a dictatorship is and provides a context for this powerful and provocative story.