# 17-Dear Mrs. LaRue, Letters from Obedience School (2002)

Dear Mrs. LaRue, Letters from Obedience School (2002)

Mark Teague

This postmodern story is told from the perspective of Ike, a dog who has been sent to a canine academy for “behavioral problems.” This tongue-in-cheek story is introduced through a cutout of a newspaper article from the “Snort City Register.” The contrast between Ike’s letters and the images depicted in the acrylic illustrations create a comical experience for readers.

This text would be a great way to introduce point of view while offering students examples of letter writing format. Students will point out the differences between the despairing tone of the letters and the story that the pictures tell. Ike’s exaggerations are depicted in black and white to reflect his perspective.