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You are going to choose what to read. Please select texts totalling approx. 100 pages. For instance, you may read 3 picture books, or a longer novel. They should be things that are new-to-you. You may read them in any format--audio, ebook, or print. May I suggest using whatever digital reading platform you're asking the kids to use to find your texts: Myon, Raz, NewsELA, etc.
I brought home 3 new picture books: Wild Eggs by Napayok-Short, Here to There And Me To You: A book of bridges by Keely, and Yucky Worms by French.
Here on the blog, please post your reviews in the comments by end of day Friday April 3rd. Please login to blogger so your comments are labeled or put "This is Michele" as a byline in the text of your book reviews because it posts as Anonymous and I won't know who completed the work. You are encouraged to read the blog comments and add your own thoughts to other reviews. However, peer comments, aside from your summary, are not required.
Some suggestions for how to post a review:
a one sentence gist that mentions the main character and main plot thrust,
a one sentence opinion as a reader-perhaps a favorite part,
and a one sentence opinion as a teacher-perhaps with a comment about teach points or the type of reader you'd rec the book to.
Picture book readers will do this for every book. Fun Challenge: Use your new skillzzz and post a link to a video review with screencastify or zoom if you like! Like... what if... you could make a little book commercial you could end up using for your students!
I have had a copy of the book Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin in my classroom library for a couple years. It is one of those books I have occasionally seen kids read, but never got the chance to read it myself. Well...I finally did!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a book!! This is a very heartwarming story about a girl named Rose who has Asperger's Syndrome. Rose loves homonyms. The story follows her and her dog, Rain (Reign). They are inseparable, until a huge hurricane hits her town and Rain goes missing. This is a fantastic realistic fiction book that tackles a lot of issues - differences, love, friendship and honesty. Check this book out next!
-Lisa Pallifrone
Thanks Lisa. Ann Martin is an author I trust. Good to know about this winning title.
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ReplyDeleteI recognize Ann Martin from The Babysitters Club. I’m excited to read this book!
DeleteI went through my daughters read aloud for her kindergarten classroom and found Gilbert Goldfish wants a pet by Kelly DiPucchio. Gilbert has a treasure chest, castle and food that floats from the sky but really wants a pet! His search entails loud barking, squeaks and surprise whiskers! A sweet book with superb illustrations!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute new-to-me picture book! thanks for sharing! M
DeleteI read the book The Pet War by Allan Woodrow and it was a really sweet book. The main character, Otto, goes to "war" with his sister, Lexi, to see who can raise $500 first so that they can get a pet. Of course Otto wants a dog and Lexi wants a cat. The characters learn if it's better to be at war and win, or to be a family. Check it out!
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Thanks for the review Kim!
Delete"Ethan Marcus Makes His Mark, " by Michele Weber Hurwitz, is a book for our intermediate readers. Both Marcus and his sister are invited to a prestigious technology camp. While Marcus's sister Erin is a star student, Ethan has a lot to prove to himself and others about being included in the opportunity. This story has many theme ideas and life lessons, including ideas about friendships-how they change and grow, family dynamics, and learning about yourself through adversity and challenges. This was a great read with many discussion opportunities for readers.
ReplyDeleteLiz McLean
Thanks for the review Liz. Seems like one I'd like to review for read aloud possibilities. M
DeleteI read my 3 picture books. Yucky Worms is by a veteran early childhood nonfiction author, Vivian French. All the books in the Read and Wonder series by Candlewick are an auto-buy for me, the very definition of a quality nonfic read aloud. This one has a realistic story frame of a boy and his grandmother working in the garden while she teaches him worm facts. Lots of great underground images.
ReplyDeleteWild Eggs was part of my indigenous authors focus-purchase. Suzie Napayok-Short is Inuit who grew up on Baffin Island and survived a residential school. This sweet realistic story is 2 days in a little girl's first visit to her rural grandparents. It uses a smattering of inuktitut words which were a challenge when I recorded it and carries a message about appreciating the tundra and old ways. I wish the dreamy illustrations were a little more exact. They were clearly informed enough to be accurate but the style so often muted details that could have been great talking points.
Here to There And Me To You: A book of bridges by Cheryl Keely How much I love this kind of genre-blending book! It's split text, which the publisher Sleeping Bear specializes in: big and easy on top, detailed (skip-able) factoids on the bottom. It's big text is a poem explaining that bridges are a metaphor as well as a structure which is perfect for an early poetry connection. The little text is historical and engineering info sprinkled around about various types of bridges. I'm in love.
I wanted to create a basket in Myon that would engage all students. Books that we could share and discuss. I found the series, Milo & Jazz Mysteries. This series will appeal to both boys and girls. It is mystery but also funny. This series also shows how differences in people is a positive. The language used in these series lends itself well to reviewing the teaching points from our reading - language unit. Gina Lahue
ReplyDeleteThanks Gina! We have these in our main collection.
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I read the book "Marlon Bundo, A Day in the Nation's Capital"
ReplyDeleteMarlon is the pet bunny of the Vice President's family. He gives us a guided tour through the Capital monuments while explaining the meaning of the "Pledge of Allegiance". A thoughtful and well written and illustrated children's book. So many kiddos know the words to the Pledge, and do not fully understand the meanings behind them. The book was written by Charlotte Pence, and illustrated by Karen Pence (the 2nd Lady, and former teacher)
Thanks for sharing Debbie.
DeleteMy kindergartners are using RAZ for their independent reading. My highest reader is currently reading at a level G, so I chose three books from this level.
ReplyDelete"Let's Build a Fairy Bridge" Three girls work together to create a bridge for a fairy to cross the river. As they create each design they test the strength of the bridge. At the end they realize the fairy could have just used her wings.
"This is a Bird" This non-fiction text highlights a different bird on each page. Each page teaches about the birds beak size and shape as well as what color it's feathers are.
"Caring for Your Dog" This text highlights the process of choosing a dog for your family and then discusses the many daily needs a dog has.
Thanks Jennifer. That Fairy Bridge seems like a suuuper lame ending! The others sound like winners. My favorite trade book series at level G is Robot and Rico.
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