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Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems by Kristine O'Connell George is a children book of poetry that tells a story about Emma, Jess little sister and her dilemma. The poems within the books describes the highlights and the low points of Jess and Emma's sibling relationship. Be sure to read the poems Picture Books, Stuffy Grown Up Say and Role Model.
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Nancy Carpenter illustrated Emma Dilemma: Big Sister Poems using Pen and Ink and digital media technique with representational art style. The pictures told a story of its own. I could see the love between the two sisters without it ever being mentioned.
Activities and Response Questions:
- Every student will create a poem about their siblings.
- Have students Discuss or write about the poem they liked the most in Emma's Dilemma: Big Sister Poems and why they like the particular poem.
- Create a theme song about Emma and her dilemma.
About the Author:
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Kristine O'Connell George is a Children's Contemporary poet. She has authored a collection of picture books and poems. Old Elm Speaks: Tree Poems, Little Dog Poems, and Fold Me a Poem are just a few of books. You can view her official website to learn more about her and her collections of books WWW.Kristinegeorge.com
Reference:
- George, K. O. (2011). Emma's Dilemma: Big Sister Poems. New York: Clarion Books.
- The Official Kristine O'Connell George website, www.kristinegeorge.com
Hey Alexis,
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really fun! Especially for children with siblings :) I like all of the activities that you have. One other activity that I think would be fun to do with students would be to have the students pick a poem from the book that relates to one of them and their siblings. If a student does not have siblings, they could just pick one that relates to a cousin or a close friend, etc. they would choose the poem and explain why they chose it and how it pertains to them and their sibling/cousin/friend. They could then share with the class!
brittani