Ok. So I will admit that I have always been a little intimidated about using wordless picture books. I mean, before my children learn to read, we do the picture walks and I have them try to create a story from the pictures and we see if that is actually what happens. But, specifically using wordless picture books has never been something I have tried to tackle.
Now, having read the articles, I understand so much more about wordless picture books and their uses. I have several ESL students and I realize that wordless picture books would be great for them. It would be really helpful for early identification of moods, expressions, objects, action, etc. and then move into interpretation after revisiting it many times. It could also be really helpful in helping my students who have limited vocabulary (not all ESL) express themselves to help me better understand what they are thinking and how I could better assist them in writing. I think it would be less intimidating to them as well and not so overwhelming.
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I would love to see you try this with your students! Remember, it will be over a period of several days, not all at once. Let me know how Picnic, or Teeny Tiny goes!:)
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