The video contains the book's bio, lexile level, and mini lesson.
Was this a good story?
Yes, I really enjoyed this story. I think this book would be excellent for students when we are talking about symbolism.
Did the main character overcome the problem?
Yes, he survived the sea. The tree flourished and bloomed, and the boy returned home safe and sound.
Is the plot believeable?
People have many things important to them that serve as symbols. (lockets, quilts, blankets, etc.)
However, they would not be doing the same actions. Such as the boy is sick, the tree gets "sick" leaves fall and bark molds.
Are the illustations authentic?
Yes, this book is authentic. It has beautiful illustations and colors through out the book.
Foreshadowing: In this book, it forshadows that the youngest child will too, set out for sea. The book forshadows this by explaining that all the other sons did this, and that all the sons thought it was there duty to set out for sea.
Symbolism: This book contains symbolism throughout the book becasue the tree symbolizes the familys youngest son, whatever happens to him will also happen to the tree.
Similie: "As bright as the sun."
Fleischman, Paul. Sewall, Marica. (Illustator) (1979) Birthday Tree
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