Book Detail
Black Book of Colors, The |
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Publication Information |
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| Author: Cottin, Menena | Illustrator: Faria, Rosana |
| Title: Black Book of Colors, The | Date: 2006 |
| Publisher: Groundwood Books | City: Ontario |
| ISBN, paperback: 978-0-88899-873-6 | ISBN, hardback: |
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: |
| Family: Yes | Young Adult: Yes |
| Picture: Yes | |
General Information: |
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| Book Type(s): easy reading | |
HSE Descriptor(s): language arts - reading| social studies |
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Summary: |
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| This book is written in Braille alphabet so the sighted reader can share the reading experience with the blind reader. The books is printed in black pages to further simulate the reading experience of the blind reader. This books has been printed around world and has been universally praised for its unique and innovative approach. This is an amazing book and a unique tool for teaching and learning at all levels. | |
Teaching Ideas: |
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| This book like many others can be used to promote empathy with students. It is a wonderful book to read prior to reading about Helen Keller. Students can discuss how they might create a similar book for all readers. For instance describe a color to a friend without using any color words. As a parallel, describe sounds to a person who cannot hear. | |
Teaching Strategies: |
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 Book Conversationshttp://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/book_conversations.pdf |
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Helping Students in the Writing Process http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/help_writing_process.pdf |
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Sketch to Stretch http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/sketch_stretch.pdf |
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Strategies to Support Collaboration http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/strategies_collab.pdf |
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