The Arrival I, by Shaun Tan
Author: Shaun Tan
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Why might the paper bird be important?
i think this is important because that represent the girl how she dranw
Who do you think could have given it to him?
is inportan the clock because represent the time i think the clock mean that we need the time
Why might time be important to the family on this day specifically?
Why is that important to show?
because is important this can represent the freedom.
because this picture the represents about the family that are always together regardless of the circumstance, and problems.
Why do you think birds might be good representations for freedom?
paper bird might be important because could be a symbol family
How might paper birds be good representations of a family? Try to explain more.
It can be done by your parents
the paper bird is important because it represents peace in the family
i think the paper bird is inportant because the litle girl made it
it’s important because it represents something of the family
Could be a meaning for peace and to go to a better place.
I agree with this because I know that many birds fly to live in new places. I have seen an example of this type of migration when the birds near my home “fly south for the winter” and then return each year in the Spring.
Why might the clock be important?
this is important because maybe is represent the time that the old men have to leave
the clock might be important because represent the time
Why might time be important to this family on this day specifically?
the clock is important because it shows the importance of time.
the clock is important because we can see the time and use it as an alarm.
I agree. The family is “running out of time.” Very soon, the father will leave the mother and daughter. He will leave on a train and trains operate on a schedule which means they leave at specific times.
Why might the hat be important?
Why might this possible Christmas gift be shown to us (the reader) at the very beginning of the book? Do you think Christmas will be important to this immigration story? How might the two things be connected?
the hat might be important because could be the signqal that the men is home
Interesting idea. If that is true, then the man’s hat tells us something about his personality. What kind of person could this man be?
it is a garment to cover the head.
Why might the pot and spoon be important?
the pot and the spoon might be important because could represent the tradition food
Why might this drawing be important to the owner?
the drawing might be important because is a felling in the image
because represents the family.
Why might the tea kettle be important to the owner?
the tea might be important because it could be the lastr time at home
this might represent the last tea of the family together
Why might the tea cup be important to the owner?
might be important because could be the last one
Why might the suitcase be important to the owner?
Why might the picture of a family be important to the owner?
might be important because we could remember a happy moment
Thius teapot is important because maybe its the last meal they will have to gether.
I actually think that the tea pot is not important for that reason. It might be an important or expensive object to the family.
We can see sadness in their faces.
I think the clock is important for the story because it will show us that the time is going to be passing a lot
I think this paper bird is important because it represents the immigration in the story since the bird be immigrating a lot in look for a better place to be in
the man’s hot and coat are the last items that his family saw him wearing, so those items are going to be meaning a lot to him since they’re going to bring memories back
is important because represent the humility of that family
this draw is important because it represents what the little girl wants, she wants her family to never be apart from each other
the tea cup is important because it represents the last drink that the man had with his family
when you left your home the things that you miss the most are those that are always there
this imagen show about the family
is important because the family is the fundamental component of the whole society.
This is what the girl drew of her family. It shows their love and unity.
the family is always an important factor in our lives specially when we are growing and learning about the world
This bird show that you can be free if you want,and also can be the piece and happiness and if one of the proposed can improve your life.
I think its important because it represents her family. Represents unity and love
this is connect to the immigration because when you go to another country without your family you want to be close to them and remember them somehow.
We know that the thing more important in your life is your family, because if you have your family you have a wealth though for some do not be, for the simple made that the family is little part of your life.
the family sometimes need to make A strong decision to save their lives.
we know that the most important thing is the family, for a problem or for any situation we can draw strength alongside our family
Of course mean the time, not for that you have a problem you don’t need to stop because you need to continue any problem have solution, don’t important how many time you need to take for fix it.Because the time follow and don’t stop..
You don’t have a person very important in your life in who trust, you have a lot problems y don’t have a solution. You need talk with someone about your problems and together search a solution for to your problems.
every element of a family is important
the last good bye start with the family eat his last food with his father where we can see that they are holding hand represent that the loves each other, we can see why he want lift there is like tentacle in all the city that can represent the crime or the problems in the country making this a push factor for he want go out the country, then we say how the say good bye and the father give to his daughter a bird of origami that we can used like peace of freedom representing a pigeon white and with this end the chapter “the last good bye”
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Oh, wow! So, we’ve just seen this captivating image of a paper bird! Let’s share our thoughts and break it down together, shall we? What strikes us first is the intricacy and craft of the paper bird itself. It’s like we can almost feel the texture of the paper and see the delicate folds and creases that shape its form.
Now, let’s think about what this image might symbolize. It’s like it’s whispering to us about themes of freedom, fragility, and maybe even transformation. For example, we might notice how the bird is meticulously crafted, suggesting a careful, deliberate process, much like the journeys or transformations we undergo in life. Another point worth discussing is the contrast between the fragility of paper and the notion of flight, which often symbolizes aspiration and escape. It’s really quite poetic, don’t you think?
But what really intrigues us is the setting – it looks like the bird is nestled in an environment that captivates our imagination, hinting at a larger story or narrative. Perhaps it’s a world where ordinary objects come to life, or where creativity knows no bounds.
There’s a mystery here that still lingers with us, like an unanswered question that teases our curiosity. Why is this bird here, in this specific setting? What journey might have led to its creation or where might it be headed? It’s like there’s an untold story waiting for us to uncover it.
Let’s take a moment to ponder together on what the presence of this paper bird evokes in us. What feelings or thoughts does it stir? Who else finds themselves wondering about the deeper story behind this exquisite creation?
Make a caption (a one sentence summary) of these images.
What do you see in these images?
What questions do you have for the author?
he is taking this because he will miss his family. The photo will help him remember them.
the image of the portrait is important because thanks to it he can remember his family.
that is importan because that photo is one thing that represent their memories that never they couln’t foreghet
this picture is going to be meaning a lot for the man since he took it with him to where he immigrated and I guess every time he misses them, he will look at the picture
I think that the girl look the picture of her family because she miss them
A girl that miss her family, she live alone and she look the picture.
Write a short summary for this image.
hat literary element does the author use on this page? How does this literary element help develop the story?
What are the characters doing? How do you think they feel?
why did he have to leave ?
this picture it represents that they love each other and even though they don’t want to leave each other side, they have to because they want a better life for their family and for their daughter
The Last Time
Family that are sad because the father go to find opportunities to anther place.
take good decisions for was better
What are the characters doing? How do you think they feel?
is the last time that she see his father
little girl confused for how act their father.
What do you think the shadow of the tail symbolizes?
Write a one sentence summary for this image.
can represent the fear that they have to star a new life
This image shows how big is the problems that they are facing in that society
also i think the image represent the fear that the family feels when they are in a different country with a hole new culture.
Write a one sentence summary for this image.
What do you see in this picture?
What is the mood (or feeling) that is created? How is this mood created?
How bad is the society their leaving in this is why his going to leave for a new place
This is a similar picture to the previous one, but it gives a different view of the city. What effect does this picture create? Why do you think the writer decided to include it, right after the previous picture?
Write a one sentence summary of the image.
Is this the mother and daughter returning to their old house while the father search for a better life?
no matter how difficult it is to see the road, do not stop, go ahead
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The clock are representing a very Important part of the moment, because the men just had a little moment to stay and enjoy with his family, but that time wasn’t happy, it was contrary because the family was sad by the travel taht the men had.
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