[MOSAIC] Alternating Perspectives

[Jeff Ehlers]

Judy Blume's The Pain and the Great One is a picture book told  
alternately from the point of view of a younger brother and an older  
sister.  Both interpret the same events differently and both believe  
their parents love the other one best.

Michelle

On Jan 8, 2008, at 8:36 AM, ljackson wrote:

> Our fourth grade students have a required study of short story from
> alternative perspectives as part of their writing curriculum.  I am  
> trying
> to compile a list of books, picture books and short stories that  
> illustrate
> this writing style/technique.  While this list is of interest to  
> teachers of
> older kids as well, obviously we need to be mindful of content. If  
> you have
> a suggestion but feel the text appropriate for older readers only, or
> perhaps in excerpt, would you let me know.  We are also gathering  
> texts
> which contain examples of 2nd person.  Here is the list so far,  
> sorrowfully
> short. Any suggestions?
>
> Stories or Books Containing Examples of Second Person Voice:
>
> The Tale of Despereaux (Novel, Katie Dicamillo)
> Jeremy Goldblatt is Not So Moses (Short Story in anthology:  Thirteen
> Stories that Capture the Agony and the Ecstasy of Being Thirteen,  
> James Howe
>
> Stories or Books Told Through Alternating Points of View:
>
> Voices In the Park (Picture Book, Anthony Browne)
> Jeremy Goldblatt is Not So Moses (Short Story in Anthology, Thirteen:
> Thirteen Stories that Capture the Agony and the Ecstasy of Being  
> Thirteen,
> James Howe)
> Flipped (Novel, Van Draanen)
> I Am the Dog I Am the Cat (Donald Hale)
>
> Lori
>
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> Lori Jackson
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> Todd County School District
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