Mirror Mirror is an enchanting book of poetry that showcases the two sides to every story. By using reversible poems, Singer can show the reader that although our favorite fairy tale characters made it to a "happily ever after," it cold have had an alternative ending.
Visual Element and Evaluative Criteria: Composition and Theme
Mirror Mirror is an example of perfect composition because of the balance of each illustration. There is an obvious separation to signify the reverso poems, but the inclusion of color and lines add to the final product. In addition to the composition, the fact that it revolves around classic tales helps to cover theme in multiple works. We see the theme that "there are two sides to every story" through the reversal of the poems. Had the poems not been reversed, the themes would be limited to each individual tale represented.
Classroom Integration:
I have 8th graders, so I wanted to challenge them to create a reverso poem during our themed lesson for Do The Write Thing. They had to first begin with a poem titled "To This Day;" they continued with how they are (how have they changed if at all, what makes them unique, what makes them them?) "To This Day." When they finished, they needed to try it in reverso style, and make adjustments to make both poems flow successfully.
Singer, M., & Masse, J. (2010). Mirror mirror: A book of reverso poems. New York, N.Y.: Dutton Children's Books.
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