Sometimes, the artwork and written text may even contradict one another at times. Have students closely examine the artistic elements of the postcards and letters in this book, and discuss how they enrich the written text. From the artwork on the front (or stationery background) to the font chosen and doodles drawn, postcards and letters employ different modes and media to facilitate communication. Refer to some of the books listed in the Further Explorations section below for more examples of letters that use a specific tone to create certain moods. For older students, challenge their postcard and letter writing skills by teaching them how to use tone to achieve different moods in their letters. You may want to use the Postcard and Letter Writing Generators at that are listed in the Further Explorations section below. Read aloud Postcards from Camp to introduce a unit on postcard and letter writing.
Perfect for teachers to read aloud at the beginning of the year and for students to reread and explore on their own, Postcards from Camp is a fantastic and fun-filled book for the classroom.
Moreover, each piece of mail is an intricately crafted work of art by Michael and Harry, with illustrations that layer more meaning and richness to the words that each writes. With the exception of a brief prelude and epilogue, the entire story is told through postcards and letters, some of which can be removed from their envelopes and unfolded. Caldecott Award-winning illustrator and author Simms Taback is back with a vibrant and clever interactive picture book. I hope to get it repaired soon.” So begins a hysterical correspondence between father and son, chronicling the evolution of Michael’s summer camp experience. I wish I could have taken you in our car. Sorry you had to take the bus, but I hope the ride was fun. My counselor is an alien, and a vegetarian.” Instead of rescuing his son, Michael’s father, Harry, deliberately ignores the complaints and replies with his own postcard: “Hiya Michael, Aren’t you the lucky one to be at camp?. Michael’s summer seems off to a miserable start when he sends his father a postcard from camp, exclaiming, “I HATE camp! Come get me! P-L-E-A-S-E.
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