From the Bookshelf of Spring 2020 HSU Literature Class…

[close] Story written in poetic form

Title: One leaf rides the wind Author: Celeste Davidson Mannis

How would you describe the plot? This book takes readers through Japanese culture and numbers while following haiku rhythm

How would you describe the characters? A Japanese girl that teaches you about her culture.

What is the main conflict? Not applicable since this is more of an informational text.

What is the main theme? The diversity of different cultures around the world

How would you describe the author’s style? Rhythmic and informative

What point of view does the author use? first person

Share your thoughts on the design and layout of the book.
I really enjoy the illustrations and how they showcase Japan's culture.

What lessons could you teach with this text? This would be a great book for kids to read and then use as a creative writing project. This would also be a great book to use during a research project to look at other parts of the world

Please provide at least two of the Arkansas State Standards you would use in a lesson.

W.5.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge. Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

RL.3.10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 2-3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

What is your overall assessment of the book? This book is a simple way to introduce a new culture into the classroom as well as a poetry style.