Post on 14-Jan-2016
Chris Van Chris Van AllsburgAllsburg
Author Study
What to What to ExpectExpect• We will read books written by Chris Van
Allsburg.• We will read for understanding.
Therefore, we will :Summarize
Make ConnectionsQuestion
InferVisualize
Determine ImportanceExpand/Discover New Vocabulary
SynthesizeDraw Conclusions
• We will have FUN while learning!
Meet Chris Van AllsburgMeet Chris Van Allsburg• Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 18, 1949• He enjoyed math and science in middle and high school. • Became an A&D major at the University of Michigan and
really did not know what that meant.• Work diligently EVERYDAY while an art student• Rhode Island School of Design.• Married a third grade teacher. • His first book was The Garden of Abdul Gasazi.• He has written and illustrated 15 children’s books.• He has received Caldecott Honor Medal for The Garden
of Abdul Gasazi and two Caldecott Medals. One for Jumanji, the other for The Polar Express
• Boston Globe Award for Jumanji and The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
• Enjoys riding his bike and tennis• Has a daughter
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