Pistes d'exploration
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Discuss the title and the reference to a landscape. Discuss its meaning(s).
: As you read, describe the field trip the boy is taking. What clues in the picture help build your understanding of the story?
: Look at the end pages. How do they relate to the illustrations? Why do you think the illustrator chose these images?
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At the end, the author tells about the Canadian artists and original paintings that were featured in the book. Place the artists on a timeline and/or on a map.
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Research the original paintings and artists. Compare the originals with those in the book, with the help of a Venn diagram.
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Discuss how you approach visiting an art exhibition in a gallery or museum. What feelings come to mind? Explain why. How can you prepare for such an outing?
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Do a picture walk. As you turn the pages, discuss where you think the scene originates. Discuss how the character travels.
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At the end, the author tells about the Canadian artists and original paintings that were featured in the book. Place the artists on a timeline and/or on a map.
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Research the original paintings and artists. Compare the originals with those in the book. Create a Venn diagram so show your findings.
Mots-clés
Fantasy, Picture book, art, Canada, Canadian art, imagination, museums, storytelling, wordless book