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A review by downsophialane
One Minute's Silence by David Metzenthen
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
5.0
One Minute's Silence is a beautiful monochromatic picture book in which a contemporary class of students are prompted to reflect upon the Battle of Gallipoli.
🍎 TO TEACH?
I focus on the variety of dpu le page spread composition when I teach this book within a unit that requires students to conceptualise and create a picture book of their own. However, the rhythmic prose features internal rhyme and motif, meaning it could be used well in a more substantial study of how the words and pictures work together to create meaning.
It could, of course, supplement a WWI/Gallipoli unit, too.
🍎 TO TEACH?
I focus on the variety of dpu le page spread composition when I teach this book within a unit that requires students to conceptualise and create a picture book of their own. However, the rhythmic prose features internal rhyme and motif, meaning it could be used well in a more substantial study of how the words and pictures work together to create meaning.
It could, of course, supplement a WWI/Gallipoli unit, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War