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. 

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