Author Study

Mrs. Bucklew’s friends will soon become authors and illustrators of their own books during Writer’s Workshop instruction.  Students have been studying work from well-known authors, who are also illustrators.  They have looked at books by David Shannon, Mo Willems, Eric Carle, Leo Lionni, and Donald Crews.  During their picture walks through books, students have been encouraged to look at how the authors tell their stories not only through words, but also through their pictures; including speech bubbles, labels, and details.  Students have also been encouraged to take note on how these authors can be recognized by their style of illustrations in their books. The students wrapped up their study of authors by choosing their favorite picture from one of the authors and presenting it to the

class – pointing out the details of the picture and why they liked it.  

AM (red) Friends

PM (blue) Friends