The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is about a girl named Dorothy who gets caught in a tornado and is on the journey to find the wizard. She meets a lion, scarThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz is about a girl named Dorothy who gets caught in a tornado and is on the journey to find the wizard. She meets a lion, scarecrow, and a tin man on her journey.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz could be used in upper elementary. Interestingly enough, the book could be used across several content areas: science, Geography, History, Math, and of course Language Arts. It would be really incredible to read to book and try to incorporate it into a large unit to encompass all of the content areas! ...more
Matilda is about a young girl named Matilda Wormwood and her parents are not only are not very nice, but they do not value literature or being smart. Matilda is about a young girl named Matilda Wormwood and her parents are not only are not very nice, but they do not value literature or being smart. Matilda is very smart and ends up living with her teacher Mrs. Honey.
Matilda is a great book to read when teaching students about literary elements and how to visualize books into pictures. Matilda would be best in fourth or fifth grade and used with a literature circle and book discussions. Students could also compare and contrast Mrs. Honey to the Trunchbull. They could also draw pictures of Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood using the descriptions from Road Dahl's writing. ...more
Walk Two Moons is about a girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle who is searching for her mother. Sal's friend Phoebe Winterbottom is also trying to find heWalk Two Moons is about a girl named Salamanca Tree Hiddle who is searching for her mother. Sal's friend Phoebe Winterbottom is also trying to find her own mother. Sal and her grandparents take a road trip to Idaho, and Sal tells her grandparents about Phoebe's situation during the trip.
The Newberry Medal book, Walk Two Moons teaches students an important lesson, don't judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes. Students also learn about different literary elements as well as "coming of age." I would use this book in sixth grade when students can understand all of the lessons the book teaches. ...more
Aesop's Fables are a variety of fables which teach students about morals and the difference between right and wrong.
Aesop's Fables could easily be useAesop's Fables are a variety of fables which teach students about morals and the difference between right and wrong.
Aesop's Fables could easily be used in the folktale/fables unit. Students could write their own fables complete with illustrations and it could be compiled into a book for each student to have. (I still have mine from second grade) Fables are great for any grade level, first through sixth when students are/who have passed through Erik Erikson's stages of being able to see another point of view. Fables help students become well rounded and aware of moral situations ...more
Goldilocks and The Three Bears is about three bears who go on an adventure through Goldilocks house. The bears are trying to get comfortable in a housGoldilocks and The Three Bears is about three bears who go on an adventure through Goldilocks house. The bears are trying to get comfortable in a house which is not their own... Will they be able to?
Goldilocks and The Three Bears is a folktale which every child should know. I would use this book in 2nd-4th grade classrooms which a variety of activities based on the grade level. ...more
The Three Little Pigs is about three little pigs who have built their houses out of different materials. The Big Bad Wolf comes over to each house andThe Three Little Pigs is about three little pigs who have built their houses out of different materials. The Big Bad Wolf comes over to each house and he huffs and he puffs and tries to blow each house down.
The Three Little Pigs could be used in conjunction with the "True Story of the Three Little Pigs" to show students about perspective and points of view. I would suggest this book be used in 2nd-4th grade. This book is one that every student should at least be familiar with and the activities for the book are truly endless! ...more
Little Red Riding Hood is about a little girl who is off to visit her grandmothers house. She must go over the river and through the woods in order toLittle Red Riding Hood is about a little girl who is off to visit her grandmothers house. She must go over the river and through the woods in order to get there. When she arrives at her grandmothers house, she meets an unexpected guest.
Little Red Riding Hood would be a great book to read and discuss how plot functions in a story. It could be read aloud to students, because children need to be read several books a day in different genre. Little Red Riding Hood would be used in the Folktales area of reading. Little Red Riding Hood could be used from 2nd-4th grade with a variety of activities varying in difficulty. ...more
The Giver is about a boy named Jonas who lives in a world far different from ours. When a child turns 12, their lives change and their decisions are mThe Giver is about a boy named Jonas who lives in a world far different from ours. When a child turns 12, their lives change and their decisions are made by The Elders. Jonas is the "Receiver of Memories" and has to remember absolutely everything.
The Giver, another Newberry Medal book could be used in 6th grade to teach students about different literary elements. It could also be used to teach students about utopias (perfect world) and how living in a utopia, may not be as fun as it seems. ...more
Maniac Magee is about a boy named Jeffery Lionel Magee who lives in Two Mills. He is a vagabond who meets different people in his life journey who helManiac Magee is about a boy named Jeffery Lionel Magee who lives in Two Mills. He is a vagabond who meets different people in his life journey who help him out. The book takes place during prejudice times, black people lived in the East side and the white people lived in the West side.
The Newberry Medal book could be used in 6th grade classrooms to teach literary elements. It could also be used to integrate Social Studies into English (which we know helps to make learning more meaningful and memorable). It teaches students about how The United States used to be when black people and white people had segregated areas....more
The Outsiders is about three brothers named Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darrel, who are a part of the "Greasers." The Greasers rivals are the Socials (Socs)The Outsiders is about three brothers named Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darrel, who are a part of the "Greasers." The Greasers rivals are the Socials (Socs). Pony boy writes an essay for English class about his past and the book ends up being his English homework.
The Outsiders would be best for 5th or 6th grade. It could be used to teach students about literary elements: theme, characters, motifs, symbolism, and especially conflict analysis. I remember reading this book in sixth grade and then watching the movie afterwards. ...more
Harry Potter and the Sorecerer's Stone is about a boy named Harry Potter who is a wizard. He attends his first year of school at Hogwarts-School of WiHarry Potter and the Sorecerer's Stone is about a boy named Harry Potter who is a wizard. He attends his first year of school at Hogwarts-School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone could be used in a classroom for reading a fantasy book. Even though there is a large debate on whether or not, students should read Harry Potter in school. (Especially parents) I think students could experience the different "being in and stepping out... etc" models of reading, by reading a book that takes place in a different world than out own. This book would be best in fourth or fifth grade with a literature circle....more
Wallace's Lists is about a mouse named Wallace who makes lists about everything and does not stray off of his list. He meets another mouse named AlberWallace's Lists is about a mouse named Wallace who makes lists about everything and does not stray off of his list. He meets another mouse named Albert who is very adventurous and does not make lists.
Wallace's Lists could be used during the first week of school to show students that every one is unique and no two people are the same. It could also be used during Social Studies when showing transportation or Geography. It could be used for students who may have trouble with organization to learn the skill of making lists. An extension of having the students make their own lists could be used as well. ...more
Joey Pigza Loses Control is about a boy named Joey who goes to live with his father. He refers to himself as being "wired" and finds out that his fathJoey Pigza Loses Control is about a boy named Joey who goes to live with his father. He refers to himself as being "wired" and finds out that his father is "wired" too. He plays baseball and is a great pitcher, until something goes terribly wrong...
Joey Pigza Loses Control is a great chapter book to use with students. It has so many possibilities for classroom activities. Students could pretend they were Joey and write a postcard home, readers theatre, create baseball cards with Joey's statistics, the possibilities are endless... ...more
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs is about the classic story of The Three Little Pigs, but revealed through the eyes of the "big, bad wolf" The The True Story of the Three Little Pigs is about the classic story of The Three Little Pigs, but revealed through the eyes of the "big, bad wolf" The story takes on a different perspective when the wolf is telling his side of the story.
This story could be used during a lesson on the point of view and/or perspective for how things look differently on the other side of the situation. Students would get a kick out of learning what "really" happened to the three little pigs. This book could also be used in conjunction with the original There Little Pigs. I would use this book in 2nd-4th grade with my students. ...more
Zoe's Webs is about a spider named Zoe who is trying to make a web to catch a fly. She looks around at different "webs" to try to catch a fly and cannZoe's Webs is about a spider named Zoe who is trying to make a web to catch a fly. She looks around at different "webs" to try to catch a fly and cannot figure out why hers isn't working. She has determination and eventually creates a beautiful web that traps a fly!
This book could be used during the first week of school to teach students about finding your true self. It could also be used during science when teaching students about arachnids. ...more
Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct is about a boy named Reginald Von Hoobie Doobie who believes that dinosaurs are extinct. He triesEdwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct is about a boy named Reginald Von Hoobie Doobie who believes that dinosaurs are extinct. He tries to explain to everyone that dinosaurs are extinct, but Edwina is a very much alive cookie baking dinosaur!
Edwina could be used during the first week of school to teach students about making friends and focusing on who someone is on the inside, rather than the outside. ...more
Just The Way You are is about a Hedgehog who is invited to the party but doesn't ;want to go because he isn't like anyone else. He wants to have one pJust The Way You are is about a Hedgehog who is invited to the party but doesn't ;want to go because he isn't like anyone else. He wants to have one physical quality that someone else has.
This book could be utilized during the first week of school to remind students that each one of them is unique, and they should focus on the qualities that make others who they are. They should not wish to be anyone but themselves, because they are unique ...more
Apples To Oregon, is about a family who traveled from Iowa with their eight children and a wagon filled with apples, peaches, plums, grapes, and cherrApples To Oregon, is about a family who traveled from Iowa with their eight children and a wagon filled with apples, peaches, plums, grapes, and cherries to reach Oregon. They used the Oregon Trail and had to endure the heat, cold, and other harsh weather to make it across country to reach Oregon.
This book could be used when teaching students about the Oregon Trail and the hardships families had to endure to make it Oregon across the trail. ...more
The Turn-Around, Upside Down Alphabet Book is about taking each letter and transforming it into pictures by turning it upside down and sideways.
This The Turn-Around, Upside Down Alphabet Book is about taking each letter and transforming it into pictures by turning it upside down and sideways.
This book could easily be used in Kindergarten and possibly first grade to teach students the alphabet and how it can be used to make art. Another possibility, is to take the first letter of their name and let them turn it into something for themselves. (This is one of the cutest alphabet books, I have ever read)...more
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