Monday, April 25, 2011

Tar Beach

Title: Tar Beach
Author: Faith Ringgold
Genre: Fiction
Ages: 7-12

Summary: This story is about a black family who does not have very much money. The little girl in the story flies over buildings and bridges and tells us about her family. Her father works various jobs which are sometimes dangerous. The little girl believes that if she flies over the building it will belong to her and they wont have to worry about money. The story ends with her and her brother flying through the sky together. 

About the author: Faith Ringgold started her artistic career 35 years ago and today is best known for her story quilts. She has written and illustrated 11 books this being one of them. 

Theme/Skill: Family

Pre-reading activity: What would your house and other buildings look like from up in the sky? What else would you see from up there? Are they big or small? Bring in an aerial view of a city. Have the students stand over it to see what it would look like up in the sky. 

Post reading activity: Draw a picture of the building you would fly over. Write 3 sentences on why you chose that building. 

This book is a feel good book that I would recommend to anyone anytime.

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