![]() Whether a picture book or a novel, I like to use a pre-reading probe and have students discuss a few different questions that relate to the book. My Owl Moon literature study typically takes 5-8 days. Told using a combination of figuative language and sensory details, along with visually stunning illustrations, readers are transported to a brisk winter night as the duo seek a Great Horned Owl. A young child heads out in the middle of the night to go owling with their pa. Yolen brings the reader through a unique encounter during the dead of winter. There are some excellent examples of simile, metaphor, and personificaiton in this picture book. However, some brilliant literature presented in a picture book format can lead your students to a deeper understanding of the elements of literature. ![]() ![]() Some may consider picture books too simple for upper elementary classrooms. It is an excellent resource to help teach students many facets of author's craft specifically figurative language! I have used Owl Moon (the 1987 Caldecott winner by Jane Yolen) in my classroom the past few years. ![]()
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