Singer, M.,
& Singer, M. (2010). Mirror mirror. New York, NY: Dutton Childrens
Books.
Genre: Poetry, Young Adult, Fairytale
Age Level: 8-12
This
poetry book includes various versions of class tales. The best part…….. the poems are reversible. I was amazed.
Each poem presents the classic view of the story and the other side
represents another perspective of the event.
MIRROR MIRROR: A Book of Reversible Verse
In Reverse (excerpt)
Who
says
it’s true–
down
is
the only view?
If you believe that,
this poem
will challenge
you.
Up
is
something new.
***************************
Something new
is
up.
You
will challenge
this poem
if you believe that
the only view
is
down.
It’s true.
Says who?
says
it’s true–
down
is
the only view?
If you believe that,
this poem
will challenge
you.
Up
is
something new.
***************************
Something new
is
up.
You
will challenge
this poem
if you believe that
the only view
is
down.
It’s true.
Says who?
Mirror
Mirror
is a poetry book because it contains a collection of stories
that show expression of ideas through precise and imaginative words and also
contains rhythmical effects. It is
also considered a picture book because it contains amazing illustrations. The book uses many elements of poetry. The book includes verses because this text
gives us simple thoughts of stories. The
meaning of the poems varies by
poem. However, each poem portrays two sides to the classic tale. For example, in the Sleeping Beauty poem, one
poem is told from the perspective of Sleeping Beauty and another written from
the Prince. This collection of poems
also uses rhyme. This
is used often in this text, especially in the poem about Little Red Riding
Hood. It says “picking berries to
eat-juicy and sweet-what a treat. This
quote above also gives the reader sense
imagery by appealing to our senses, especially the sense of taste- yum!
I
cannot wait to take this book to school because my kiddos are going to love it
as much as I did. I am so excited
because we are starting a poetry unit and I know this text will excite them. My children will be able to relate to this
text because they’ve all read the classic versions of these stories. PLEASE READ THIS COLLECTION OF POEMS. IT’S GREATJ
Ideas
for teaching/comprehension strategies that can be used with this text: I plan
on using this test as an introduction into our study of poetry. This text
is great for introducing the terms
associated with poetry (see above).
I would also love to challenge children to write their own reversible poems. This collection of poems would also be great
for teaching children about the types of
conflict. Many types are present in
this text.
Questions to pose:
Which poem was your favorite? Explain.
Which poem did you connect with the most?
Did you like this collection of poems? Why or why not?
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