pickGenre: RF. Teaching Strategy: RA. This is the story of a wise man and his journey trying to bring rain to the arid Kapiti Plain. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/bringing-rain-... #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.2 EL: integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing activities.
pickGenre: RF. Teaching Strategy: RA. Great book to teach about the struggles and challenges that Leo the young tiger so students can make connections to their real life and understand that even though the student is “falling behind” with patience and hard work anything is possible. http://www.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=35987 #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.1. EL: promote cooperation (small groups).
pickGenre: RF. Young Readers Choice Awards. Teaching Strategy: RA. Such an amazing book to teach children about different animals in all different colors. https://www.pre-kpages.com/activities-for-brown-bear-brown-bear-what-do-you-see/ #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.2. EL: visual support through colorful illustrations to enhance learning.
pickGenre: NF. Teaching Strategy: IR. Learn about sharks with colorful chilling images. Great for students that love sharks and other animals form the sea. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/criss-cross/national-geographic-readers-sha... #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.1 EL: use information gap activities (sharing pieces of information to solve problems).
pickGenre: RF. Teaching Strategy: RA. Nervous about school? This book is a great pick to read a loud the first days of school to promote confidence and motivation to you students. The book encourages them to understand that this is the place(school) where questions are answered and learning is a day by day routine. https://www.wikkistix.com/the-pout-pout-fish-sequencing-activities/ #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.2 EL: promote cooperation (small groups).
pickGenre: RF. Teaching Strategy: S. I truly love Amelia Bedelia. You can relate to her books and her stories so much. In Bookworm she helps a local library and things get out of hand when she follows what the book says... word by word. https://b0f646cfbd7462424f7a-f9758a43fb7c33cc8adda0fd36101899.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.co... #UCFSU19 UDL: 9.1 EL: visual support through colorful illustrations to enhance learning.
pickGenre: RF. Teaching Strategy: RA. This is a must read the last days of school while preparing for summer. This book takes your imagination to wonder about all the great things you could do in the summer. https://www.rif.org/sites/default/files/Support_Materials/ReadingAloud.pdf #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.3 EL: simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant.
pickGenre: RF. Award: Ten Best Books of Year. Teaching Strategy: RA. This book is about loneliness and friendship. Great to read aloud in the begging of school year since children feel lonely and scared the firsts days of school. https://amymacdonald.com/educators/classroom-activities/ca-little-beaver-the-ech... #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.1 EL: promote cooperation (small groups).
pickGenre:TL. Teaching Strategy: DR. This book opens up the opportunity to explore and understand the identity of Latinos. It‘s full of enrichment and valuable information about the Latino culture.Activity: (What‘s your Heritage?) https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/24-great-ideas-his... #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.2 EL: Encourage self-task (positive thinking).
pickGenre:SF. Children‘s Choice Book Award. Teaching Strategy: LC. Any Star Wars fanatic would be extremely happy to read this book. It gives a personal perspective about how fearful a kid could feel by starting school & making new friends. Activity: The Frayer Model https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3d/30/98/3d3098942c3cdfd2e44a2682138ad7a7.jpg. #UCFSU19 UDL: 8.3 EL: integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing activities.
so-soGenre: RF. Notable Children‘s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies Award. Teaching Strategy: LC. This book is an “ecological mystery” about a missing gator in the Florida Everglades. It‘s great to teach social studies and environmental problems happening right here where we live in Florida. Activity: http://templatelab.com/book-report-templates/?wpdmdl=6981 #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.1 EL: Focus on thinking skills; sequence, summarize, report, etc.
pickGenre: B. Teaching Strategy: IR. Are you familiar with the happiest place on earth? You probably are. In this biography book you will be able to learn about Walt Disney‘s life, his adventures and challenges in his childhood and adulthood as well. Did you know that he was an ambulance driver in France during WWI?. Website: http://www.whowasbookseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Theme-Park_Builder.pd... #UCFSU19 UDL: 6.2 EL: encourages self-task.
pickG: RF. Award: ALA Best Books for Young Adults. Teaching Strategy: LC. This book is about the challenges that two best friend encounter in their life. It is one of those books that makes you laugh and cry while you are reading it. https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/teachers/lesson-plans/migrated-featured-f... #UCFSU19 UDL: 1.3 EL: CD with the movie to take home as a visual support.
pickG: RF. Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Master List. Teacher Strategy: LC. This book is about a child that moved with her parents to the United States from Korea, as she is adjusting to the new country. She faced many obstacles including the struggles of the pronunciation of her name.Website: https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/SocialJustice/Issues/Antiracism/TheOriginOf... #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.1 EL:images about the story to make connections.
pickGenre: P. Award: 2011 Sydney Taylor Honor Award for Younger Readers. Teacher Strategies: LC. This book resembles the passion and empathy from a wealthy girl from New York City towards the poor immigrants that arrived to the Ellis Island. Website: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Statue-of-Liberty-Poem-Template-4492... #UCFSU19 UDL: 2.1 EL: short and simple poem 2 or 3 sentences. Can use 1-3 word in their native language.
pickGenre:NF. Teaching Strategies: S. Full of pictures with vibrant colors. This book is set as a puppet show giving life to the lyrics of George David Weiss and Bob Thiele. Website: https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-a-wonderful-world-book-lesson-plan.html #UCFSU19. UDL: 3.1. EL: working in groups with teacher guidance and support.
pickGenre: RF. Award: American Institute of Graphics Arts (1970). Teaching Strategies: RA. This is an amazing book to read it aloud in the classroom. It is very interactive since it follows a caterpillar‘s change into a butterfly. Website: https://www.weareteachers.com/very-hungry-caterpillar-activities/ (Egg Carton Caterpillar). #UCFSU19. UDL: 3.1. EL: activates prior knowledge and hands on activity to work in groups and/or individually.
pickGenre: HF. Award: New York Times Best Selling Series. Teaching Strategies: LC. This book makes you transport yourself to the adventures of the little boy and his search for his father. It teaches you the importance of courage, determination and dedication. Website: https://www.lauracandler.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/reflect.pdf #UCFSU19 UDL: 3.2 EL: reading and writing activities that activate prior knowledge.
pickGenre:RF. Award: Tomas Rivera Book Award. Teaching strategy: RA. Such an amazing book about a young girl named Mira and how she saw the world as her canvas. She united her community and created a colorful art to transform a dark gray city. Website: http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2016/09/maybe-something-beautiful/. The activity is to create a mural for the class. #UCFSU19 UDL:5.2. EL: visual aids and team work.
pickGenre: 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.
