The Hound Dog’s Hauiku and Other Poems for
Dog Lovers
Bibliographic
Information
Rosen, Michael J. The
Hound Dog’s Hauiku and Other Poems for Dog Lovers. Somerville: Candlewick
Press. 2011.
Description
Twenty dog breeds are represented through Haiku poems. Each
breed’s haiku is presented in a two page spread with beautiful woodcut art
depicting the beauty of each breed. The artwork reflects the short, simple
poems. In the back of the book there is
a section titled ‘Notes for Dog Lovers and Fans of Haiku’. Here reader can find
some fun facts about each breed.
Quantitative Reading
Level
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 3.6
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease: 95.7
ATOS Level: 0.0
Qualitative Reading
Level
Meaning: Low. Text contains a single
level/layer of simple.
Structure: Middle Low. The narrative structure is largely simple structure, some explicit some implicit. No shifts in point of view.
Language: Middle Low: Text contains subtle use of figurative language, no irony. The language is contemporary, familiar, conversational language that is easy-to-understand.
Knowledge Demands: Middle Low. Text explores a single theme. Text requires common, everyday cultural/literacy knowledge. There are no references or allusions to other texts or cultural elements. Knowledge of the structure of a Haiku poem is helpful.
Content Area
English,
Subject Area Tag
English, Science: Elementary, Weekly Requirement
Content Area Standard
New York State Content Area Standard (Grades K-5)
1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly
and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when
writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze
their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas
develop and interact over the course of a text.
4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and
analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific
sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section,
chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content
and style of a text.
7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media
and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics
in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational
texts independently and proficiently.
11. Respond to literature by employing knowledge of literary
language, textual features, and forms to read and comprehend, reflect upon, and
interpret literary texts from a variety of genres and a wide spectrum of
American and world cultures.
Health Standard 2—A Safe and Healthy Environment: Family
and Consumer Sciences, Elementary
Students will know the basic principles of home
and community safety. They can demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain
their homes and workplaces in a safe and comfortable condition. They can
provide a safe and nurturing environment for themselves and others.
Science Standard 4: The Living Environment, Elementary
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts,
principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living
environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Curriculum
Suggestions
- Have students write their own Haiku
- What other types of poems can they write about dogs
- How to take care of animals/pets
Links to Supporting
Digital Content
Haiku website
Poetry website
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