This book does not foster the development of processes. It just describes the character and what she likes to do.
- Author: Mo Willems
- Illustrator: Mo Williems
- Year Published: 2006
- ISBN: 0786837489
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Summary
There is a dinosaur named, Edwina, who lives in a town with other people. However, she is supposed to be extinct. There is a boy in town who is out to expose her.Evaluation
- Appropriateness: High
- Authority: Medium
- Accuracy: Low
- Liteary Artistry: Medium
- Appearance: High
Questions
Does the book foster development of processes?
This book does not foster the development of processes. It just describes the character and what she likes to do.
Does the book provide an opportunity for children to ask and answer their own questions?
The book does help children question why a dinosaur is still alive, and whether it could be alive today. However, the book won’t lead to any answers.
Does the book encourage children to think for themselves?
The book’s characters and the story may inspire children to think for themselves in which there is a character who is insistent on telling people and researching topics on the extinction of dinosaurs. There is no scientific content, however, that encourages children to think for themselves.
Is the science topic addressed in ways that are appropriate to the lesson?
The science topic is not appropriate to the lesson because it is wrong. A dinosaur is still alive in the modern world- this is not scientifically accurate.
Is the content based on sound scientific principles? Is it accurate?
The content is not based on any scientific principles and it is all inaccurate.
Does the book distinguish between fact and fiction?
The book distinguishes itself to be fiction because a dinosaur is alive in the book. We know that all dinosaurs are extinct.
Are the illustrations clear and accurate?
The illustrations accurately depict the plot of the story, but scientifically speaking, it is inaccurate.
Is the book written at the level of your students?
The book is appropriate for second grade students.
Is there a multicultural component? Is it free from stereotyping?
There are no multicultural components. There is also no stereotyping.
Is the book free from gender bias?
There is no gender bias in the book.
Does the book show the close association between science and other disciplines?
The book does not contain any science disciplines.