Cofre Encantado: El Punto / The Dot (Hardcover)

from sharmon05

Students can easily relate to the plot in this book. This makes it so this book is an excellent example of a realistic fiction. There is also great character development in this book. In the beginning the main character does not believe she is an artist. However, by the end of the book she is hav...

from elle0467

Vashti is a little girl who does not believe she can draw until her teacher encourages her and sees that all she needs is a little push. All the teache had to say was, Vasti, "Just make a small mark," and she did. The little dot eventually turned into many dots that became more and more artistic ...

from ecosborne

A little girl doesn't believe she can draw until she is encouraged by her art teacher who becomes ecstatic over the dot she has drawn on the page. This leads to her creating a whole collection of dots in different sizes and shapes and having an art show. This is a good book because it encourages ...

from kcrous3

 I thought this book was fantastic, especially for a future teacher to read. I hope that one day I can act the way the teacher acted towards vashati about her artwork. The teacher was very positive, and didn't let vashati give up on herself. I thought it was adorable how the teacher hung up her a...

from ymartinez

Summary: A Great book about a teacher that inspired her student to do better, and to never give up. The student then teaches someone else to not give up on what they love. Teaching ESL: I would use this book to build a relationship of trust with my students. To encourage them that I although I do...