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Fly Away Home
Fly Away Home | Eve Bunting
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A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom. "A first-rate picture book that deserves a place in all collections. Sure to spark discussion." -- School Library Journal, starred review
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Kayladvazquez
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Fly Away Home is a contemporary realistic fiction picture book. The story is based on a father and child that are homeless and are currently living in an airport. The young boy continues to see the "birds" leaving the airport which gives him a sense of hope.
I believe this would be a great read aloud .
Award: 1992 black eyed Susan award
EL:Vocabulary/visuals
UDL: 1.2
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Bmelendez92 Hello Kayla, your description really gives a good summary on what the book is about, I agree this story would be a good read aloud for students 5y
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StephJB1221
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RF. Best First Novel for Youth Award. TS: RA
The book is about a boy and father who are homeless and are trying to survive while living in the airport. It is about life struggles while providing hope for the future. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fly-Away-Home-by-Eve-Bunting-A-readi...
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Ivanita08 Hello Steph!
Great summary about the book, it truly gives a short detail description about the book. The activity you chose for this particular book is perfect since students can communicate with each other about the book and express their thoughts.

Great post!
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Ivanita08
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Genre: RF. Award: Publications Awards (NAPPA), 1991, Winner. Teaching Strategy: RA This book is about a father and son‘s journey as homeless. It gives you a different perspective in regards of homelessness. Website: https://www.middleweb.com/23723/5-reader-activities-to-invite-higher-thinking/ #UCFSU19 UDL: 1.1, 3.1 & 6.3 EL: supports EL‘s understanding with visuals.

Bmelendez92 This was an amazing book! This one is definitely a read aloud in class, this can open the floor to help students reach out who may be homeless 5y
RaimeyGallant Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
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KPC
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RF/ Best First Novel for Youth Award/ RA This book tells a a story of a dad and a child who are homeless and have found shelter at an airport. This book inspires hope. Activities: http://2009bookclubblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/fly-away-home-by-eve-bunting_05.htm... #UCFSU19 UDL9.1 EL:Visuals

StephJB1221 I really enjoyed this book! It definitely wasn't what I expected it to be. I like the lesson activities that can be implemented with all different grade levels! 5y
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raqueldonna
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RF/Black-eyed Susan/RA
This book covered tough subject matter in a way that was very approachable for young students. This book can help educators to start an important discussion about a hard topic.
Interview & biography with the author for insight on her writings, may be fun to share with students when introducing author: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/bunting
UDL 7.2
ELs: can benefit from audio or video read aloud
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gergana08
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The book Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting was an award winning 1992 Black Eye Susan Award, fiction and a read aloud. The text was incredibly powerful. The book was about a homeless boy living on the airport with his dad jumping from one terminal onto another. This is a great book to use in the classroom to teach the students a lesson. Website: www.evebunting.com Hashtag: #UCFSU19 UDL 1.1. EL:dictionaries, visuals and group work.

RaimeyGallant Nice review! And welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. @LitsyWelcomeWagon 5y
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Bmelendez92
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• RF / Black-Eyed Susan Award / RA
• Fly Away Bird a symbol for hope, A homeless boy that lives in the airport with his father explains a part of his day to day life in order not to get noticed.
• Guide: http://www.carolhurst.com/titles/flyawayhome.html
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• UDL: 7.2
• EL: Images explain what is going on

Ivanita08 Hello Bianca 🙂, I truly enjoyed this book during our read aloud in the classroom. It is such a great book that inspires hope and gratefulness. (edited) 5y
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Alexisjordan5
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Fly Away Home is a RF picture book and has won Best First Novels for Youth, 1991 award. This picture book is about a father and son who live in an airport due to being homeless. The theme of Fly Away Home is hope and freedom.
Fly Away Home is a great book to do as a read aloud.
Reading Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fly-Away-Home-by-Eve-Bunting-A-readi...
UDL: 1.2
EL: Have key terms posted
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Lindseyraepalmx I love this book! This is such a great resource to teach hope in the classroom. It‘s also a helpful resource to introduce the reality of homelessness, especially with children. 5y
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Lindseyraepalmx
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This RF picture book has won the Black Eyed Susan Award (1992) and can be used as a Read Aloud.
This book highlights a boy and father living homeless in the airport teaching about hope and the reality of homelessness in today‘s world.
Resources: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:fly%20away%20home%20by%20eve%2...
UDL Accommodation: 1.2
EL Accommodation: Provide key vocabulary and definitions
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Alexisjordan5 I agree that having key vocabulary will help with EL‘s better understand some of the harder words throughout the book! 5y
DeniseR Hi! Great and concise summary. I also see how teaching vocabulary (i.e.airport) will help EL's understand the story. Nice! 5y
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Mmw2478
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A homeless father and son living in an airport terminal after the death of the mother, find hope when the little boy sees a bird find freedom. Great book for a RA or SR and a good opportunity to teach empathy. ESOL strategies 3 and 4 encourage self talk and link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge and UDL‘s 3.1 activate or supply background knowledge and 8.3 foster collaboration and community would be satisfied with this book. #LAE3414sp19

DrSpalding Another powerful story. Using the state approved website is wise and you are doing a nice job of aligning your English learner strategies and universal design principles. 6y
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