Book Detail

Two Brothers, The

Publication Information
Author:  Waldman, Neil Illustrator:  Waldman, Neil
Title:  Two Brothers, The Date:  1997
Publisher:  Atheneum City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-689-31936-3 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales and myths, easy reading

HSE Descriptor(s):   

Summary:
King Solomon observes a miracle that results from the love and concern that two brothers have for each other. This helps him decide on the site for his great temple.

Teaching Ideas:
As with all legends or tales, teachers will want to review the text to determine how best to present it to learners. Before reading, students may want to begin a K-W-L chart about Solomon and Jerusalem. The text could belong in a study of religion, kindness, or even the development of cities. www.bible.com

Teaching Strategies:
bullet K-W-L Instruction Strategy
   http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > kindness
bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > love
bullet Religion/Philosophy > Bible
bullet Religion/Philosophy > religious history
bullet Heroes and Heroines > well-known heroes
bullet Family > siblings


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