Dear Students,
Have you ever pretended to be somebody else? Maybe a rock star, a celebrity, a mom, or an athlete. What about somebody who is visually impaired? Imagine waking up and the world around you was dark. How would you describe what color is to a friend who could not see?
My name is Meaghan Whedon and I am a college student at Ball State University where I am studying to be a teacher! I recently read The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin. Before reading this story, I had no idea how to describe colors. Blue was just the color blue to me. However, after reading the book, I was amazed by all the different ways I could describe a simple color. So, before you read this story, ask yourself: Are you able to “see” colors without your sight? While listening to the story, think about different ways you could describe the colors. Try to come up with your own ideas and share them with your teacher and classmates. It is a great skill to be able to put yourself in somebody else’s shoes and see through their perspective. Try it out while reading The Black Book of Colors.
Enjoy the story!
Sincerely,
Ms. Whedon
Have you ever pretended to be somebody else? Maybe a rock star, a celebrity, a mom, or an athlete. What about somebody who is visually impaired? Imagine waking up and the world around you was dark. How would you describe what color is to a friend who could not see?
My name is Meaghan Whedon and I am a college student at Ball State University where I am studying to be a teacher! I recently read The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin. Before reading this story, I had no idea how to describe colors. Blue was just the color blue to me. However, after reading the book, I was amazed by all the different ways I could describe a simple color. So, before you read this story, ask yourself: Are you able to “see” colors without your sight? While listening to the story, think about different ways you could describe the colors. Try to come up with your own ideas and share them with your teacher and classmates. It is a great skill to be able to put yourself in somebody else’s shoes and see through their perspective. Try it out while reading The Black Book of Colors.
Enjoy the story!
Sincerely,
Ms. Whedon