Where the wild things are

Sendak, M. (1963). Where the wild things are. NY: HarperCollins

Max is like most boys, he likes to stomp and roar and well, be a boy! In this classic tale, Max and his bedroom transform into a world full of wild creatures and adventurous places.Sail in a ferocious sea,stomp with wild things, and explore a new world. Max loves getting to do whatever he wants, but the wild world is a lonely place. Maybe following the rules at home isn't so bad and maybe it's worth trading the freedom for a lovely home-cooked meal. Any boy mom will understand and appreciate Max and his wild imagination. 

Textbook Assignment #1

Literary Example of Texture

      As Max travels from his lonely room to where the wild things are, we are treated to a variety of textures in Maurice Sendak’s beautiful drawings. The physical features of Max’s room transform into a world of tree trunks, leaves and grass. The detail and realistic quality of the ocean’s waves are beautifully done. When we’re introduced to the wild things, we are greeted by a band of scaly, hairy and feathered creatures. When the wild things march by with Max on their back, the reader almost feels compelled to help push back the big leaves of the thick forest. The amount of detail that went into these drawings is phenomenal. The Caldecott Award was well deserved in this beautiful picture book that also happens to tell a pretty cute story.

Evaluative Criteria - Setting

When Max is sent to bed without dinner, he longs to go off to a strange land where he can do whatever he wants. His bedroom transforms and carries him off to a world of adventure, wild creatures, and freedom. He soon realizes that all of these things can’t replace the comforts of home. Even if just imagined, Max’s setting must change in order for him to grow as a character.

Book Trailer

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Grade 1-2 Lesson plans

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