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“Rules“ a Newberry Honor book by Cynthia Lord is an essential read for anyone in the field of education, particularly those interested in inclusive practices. The story follows Catherine, a young girl navigating her relationship with her autistic brother, David. Lord skillfully illustrates the complexities of family dynamics and the social challenges that arise in a school setting.

As an education major, I found the themes of advocacy and communication particularly relevant, as they highlight the necessity for educators to foster inclusive environments for all students. Overall, “Rules“ is a thought-provoking and heartfelt narrative that not only resonates with young readers but also serves as a vital resource for those preparing to work in educational settings.

If you want to get away from someone check your watch and say, “Sorry, gotta go!“

“If you want to get away from someone check your watch and say, “Sorry, gotta go!““

This follows an older sister whose life is less typical than most, for her younger brother has autism. Throughout the book, she is trying to make her brother become “normal,“ but then she hangs out with another peer with a disability and realizes that everyone is different and normal is not normal.
It is an easy read and very eye-opening for children who may be unsure of how to treat someone who is different from then.

As an education major, I found the themes of advocacy and communication particularly relevant, as they highlight the necessity for educators to foster inclusive environments for all students. Overall, “Rules“ is a thought-provoking and heartfelt narrative that not only resonates with young readers but also serves as a vital resource for those preparing to work in educational settings.

“Rules“ a Newberry Honor book by Cynthia Lord is an essential read for anyone in the field of education, particularly those interested in inclusive practices. The story follows Catherine, a young girl navigating her relationship with her autistic brother, David. Lord skillfully illustrates the complexities of family dynamics and the social challenges that arise in a school setting.

“If you want to get away from someone check your watch and say, “Sorry, gotta go!““

As an education major, I found the themes of advocacy and communication particularly relevant, as they highlight the necessity for educators to foster inclusive environments for all students. Overall, “Rules“ is a thought-provoking and heartfelt narrative that not only resonates with young readers but also serves as a vital resource for those preparing to work in educational settings.

“Rules“ a Newberry Honor book by Cynthia Lord is an essential read for anyone in the field of education, particularly those interested in inclusive practices. The story follows Catherine, a young girl navigating her relationship with her autistic brother, David. Lord skillfully illustrates the complexities of family dynamics and the social challenges that arise in a school setting.

It's Autism Awareness Month and I'm happy to say there are so many good choices to fit this category! I chose a classic story of a girl growing up with her brother who is on the spectrum. #middlegrademonday

This book was published in 2006 and is a fictional chapter book. This book was awarded the Schneider Family Book Award in 2007, and was also a Newberry Honor Book. This book is about a girl who has a brother with autism. He has a lot of rules that he follows to feel secure. She also meets a boy who uses an AAC device, and becomes friends with him. This is a heartwarming book that teaches about disabilities. I would definitely use this book!

This story is about a twelve year old girl who has a brother with autism. This little girl creates rules for her brother to follow throughout his life. As she gets older she starts to question, “What is normal?“. This story was published in 2006. It won the Newberry book award, Schneider Family book Award, and a few others. I would read this story to students because I think it is a great story that talks about how there is no “normal“.

This is the story of Catherine, a 12-year-old girl, who is torn between caring for her brother David, who has autism and finding her own place in life. Her daily life one summer is usually occupied by caring for David and trying her best to keep him out of trouble. To help her navigate this, Catherine creates numerous rules for David. The story follows the siblings and friends that they make through out the summer.

A book that every family should have on their bookshelf! A raw look at what it is to be different in todays world and how important it is to be accepting of everyone. The differences we have is what makes this world a beautiful place!

Rules, written by Cynthia Lord, was awarded two honors for being such a terrific book. It was awarded the Newbery Honor, and the Schneider Family Book Award. This is a novel every family should keep on their bookshelf. It‘s a terrific book that encompasses what it means to truly accept others, be honest, and kind. Diversity and differences in this world are so special and must be celebrated. Students should learn at a young age. #ucflae3414su20

Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. Catherine learns how to be honest without losing #integrity
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finished this a couple days ago, and it was great! i‘m pretty sure i read it before but i‘m not sure. a great quick read and heartwarming all through the book. highly recommend!

Read this for 5th grade lit group and thought it was a nicely done book about communication and social interactions in general and understanding kids with disabilities. I was a little surprised at the make-up and beginnings of dating for 12 year olds but still very appropriate for middle grade readers.

“No toys in the fish tank“ This is one of Catherine's rules for David.

I'd include this book in my library for fourth grade and up. I think that is the age when children can handle the length and subject matter of the book. I think this book could also lead to great class discussions about acceptance, diversity, and inclusion.

“Rules“ by Cynthia Lord, 2008. Realistic fiction chapter book. I read this book in fourth grade, and absolutely loved reading it again. This book follows 12 year old Catherine, who is growing up with a brother with autism. I think this book gives an accurate representation of autism, and also challenges children to widen their perspectives and be more accepting.

I really enjoyed reading this RF called Rules. This book has won many awards such as the Newberry Honor and Sunshine State Young Readers award. This book is about a girl named Catherine and her struggles as she has to take care of and defend her brother David from rude individuals, as her brother has autism.

This book RF book offers insight about what it is like when someone has autism. It is a great way to show perspective. It can open the door to have conversations about autism and inclusion. I would use this as a RA in lower grades and a LC in older grades. #UCFSU19 Newberry Honor & Schneider Family Book Award
UDL: 3.1
EL: link lesson to prior knowledge
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Do-I-Know-About-Autism-292631

“... choosing words is harder than I thought.”

I really enjoy how this book touches on autism and how it not only affects the child who has it themselves but also their families. i also think that younger children even if they don‘t have an autistic brother can relate with the “finding yourself” aspect of this book.

Contemporary Realistic Fiction Published in 2006
This story is about a twelve year old girl who has an autistic brother. She spends a lot of time taking care of him. She‘s torn between caring for him and finding her own place in life.

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4/60 After a long, heavy, read I‘m ready for a relaxed middle grade story for my next prompt: a newberry award winner

1. “Rules” written by Cynthia Lord. I read this novel last year for one of my classes and I absolutely enjoyed it. Please see my previous post.
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#UCFLae3414F17 Rules is a touching RF text, written by Cynthia Lord. The book was a recipient of a Newbery award. The story depicts a young 13-year-old girl, Catherine, and her brother David who has autism. The story starts with Catherine babysitting David and we soon realize that this is a common occurrence. Throughout the story Catherine teaches David rules like “chew with your mouth closed” and “a peach is not a funny-looking apple.” Catherine

Rules is a Newbery, Schneider Family and Dorthy Canfield Fisher award winning RF novel by Cynthia Lord. This novel can be used as a LC or SR. Catherine is a 12 year old with a brother (David) with autism wishing she had a normal life. The book captures a lot of raw moments Catherine, her mother, her father, and others encounter with their David. Throughout the book are rules that Catherine makes for David and rules even adults can learn from.

This RF novel written by Cynthia Lord has won the Newbery Honor and Schneider Family Book Awards among others, and is a great LC or IR book to have in the classroom. This novel is about a 12-year-old girl who has an autistic brother (David), and constantly has to create ‘rules‘ for David to follow. Meanwhile, she is attempting to find her own place in life as any other preteen is, but she also has an internal struggle while trying to

Rules was written by Cynthia Lord and won the Newbery Award for the amazing story it tells about a sister who has a sibling with a disability and how she handles it. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/rules-storia-t... has great lesson plans for the book. UDL: 1.1- offer ways of customizing the display of information, EL: give enough wait time for second language learners to respond to questions.

This is a heartfelt look at growing up with a sibling with disabilities–one that doesn‘t gloss over the resentment and jealousy that can occur when a 12 year old has spent much of her childhood expected to make sacrifices because of her sibling.

Full review: http://mrskaoreads.com/book/rules/

I just finished "Rules" by Cynthia Lord, and I don't want to spoil this excellent book by giving away too much information. So here goes. . .It's about a twelve-year-old girl named Catherine and her hectic life. She wants a normal life so bad, much like her friends, but it isn't so simple because her younger brother David is autistic. In the end she embraces her not so traditional life just the way it is. This book is a must read for any age!

Love this book. Full of heart. Deserves every award it's received. #photodaynov16 #disabilities

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My 10 year old challenged me to read this because he loves it 😊

A glimpse into this one family's day-to-day with an autistic 8 yr old. I loved Catherine's perspective, the older sister, as she is an adolescent juggling sisterhood, friendship, independence. I see why this is a Newbery. Loved!