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Those Shoes | Maribeth Boelts, Noah Z. Jones

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Have you ever made a mistake to try to fit in? In the heartbreaking RF “Those Shoes” by
Maribeth Boelts. Jeremy learns a lesson about needs and wants and in the end makes a sacrifice bigger than himself. Develop self-assessment and reflection can be adapted to URL 9.3 making this a great book to help with social emotional issues as well. This story can be used as a DR or a RA.

Mazzole18 https://www.librarysparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/lsp_mar13_ker_thoseshoe... has lots of creative and engaging ideas for the classroom. ESOL strategy 17 provides contextual support through audio visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions make this perfect to use for DR. Grab a box of tissue and enjoy this important book with its beautiful lesson. 5y

LauraLeighn I loved your book description, it definitely has me wanting to read this book. The ESOL strategy seems like a great choice for this book as well! 5y

Emmaturtle3 Like Laura said, with your description I feel like I have to get this book!! I think this is a great lesson for children and something we can all learn from. ESOL strategy #17 works perfectly if you are doing a DR! 5y

DrSpalding I agree with Laura and Emma. Your post about this book makes me want to read it and of course grab a box of tissues as well. Books that evoke emotion like this are powerful! Excellent idea to possibly use dramatic reenactment. Helpful resource. 5y

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Dragonbreath #1 | Ursula Vernon

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Have you ever heard of a school for amphibians and reptiles? Check out “Dragonbreath“ by Ursula Vernon. This fun loving story about Danny a dragon who can‘t breathe fire and of course the school bully who is constantly reminding Danny of his flaws. This story is fun, entertaining, and truly delightful must read MF. This is a wonderful series to use for an AS in the class.

Mazzole18 https://www.teachervision.com/teacher-discussion-guide/classroom-guide-dragonbre...
URL 5.2 Use multiple tools for construction and composition. ESOLE strategy 15 reinforce the key ideas you present again and again. This series is great for struggling readers because they can easily relate to the fun loving characters.
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JessicaO MF is my favorite genre and that can be seen in my litsy posts! I will be adding this to my collection. Your description was great and has left me wanting to reading it. Reinforcing key ideas is a great idea for this book because students can learn so much from this book and its message. 5y

DrSpalding I have not heard of this series! Thank you for posting on this book. Your resource would help you complete the author study and possibly get your students into reading the series. Concise yet in-depth knowledge shown in your post. Nice universal design and English learner alignment as well. 5y

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The House of the Scorpion | Nancy Farmer

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“The House of the Scorpion“ should be on your summer read list. This SF story is about a clone named Matt who was created from the cells of a powerful drug king. Matt has been hidden for six years until one day three children come and find him only things take a dramatic turn for the worst. Read this book to find out what happens to Matt.

Mazzole18 Nancy Farmer won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2002 then the John Newbery Medal in 2003. UDL 8.3 foster collaboration and community for this novel to be used for LS.ESOL strategy 3 encourages self talk and positive thinking. https://www.prestwickhouse.com/blog/post/2016/12/how-to-teach-the-house-of-the-s... has lots of good ideas about how to teach some of the difficult concepts in this novel.
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DrSpalding I have wanted to read this book for quite some time! Periodically a student like you will post on this and remind me that I need to read this. I think you meant LC for literature circles correct? Look at all the awards this book has won! 5y

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The Kissing Hand | Audrey Penn

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If you‘re looking for a great first day read aloud check out “The Kissing Hand”. This TL story is perfect for making students feel welcome and part of the Use preview/review activities classroom. Follow Chester on his first day of school and the special way his mom makes him feel loved and safe even though she is not there with him.

Mazzole18 https://www.kindergartenworks.com/kindergarten-teaching-ideas/kissing-hand-freeb... has a lot of creative ideas to use in the classroom. ESOL strategy 13 lets students preview/review activities. Illustrate through multiple media URL 2.5 by having students watch the book read on YouTube.
Audrey Penn received the Educational Press Association of America's Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Educational Journalism for The Kissing Hand. 5y

Ameyer32 Love this book and love the connections to the UDL and ESOL strategies. 5y

Ameyer32 So many cute activities that can be done with this the first week of school. An especially special book if it is a child's first time in school. Great post! 5y

DrSpalding This would be considered modern fantasy. Having students view a read aloud online is a popular teaching strategy these days however you have excellent read aloud skills and you, the teacher reading to your students will be very powerful! 5y

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Who Was Walt Disney? | Whitney Stewart

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“It all started with a dream” read Who was Walt Disney by Whitney Stewart a truly inspiring B. Follow Walt from childhood to his journey of being one of the most inspiring innovator and imaginers in history. Read about the perseverance and hard work it took him to create what is now a multimillion dollar industry and the inspiration he has become to so many.

Mazzole18 This story promotes expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation UDL 9.1.Use direct instruction: Modeling, explaining, scaffolding, and name the strategy and show how to use it. ESOL strategy 8. My Disney Classroom found at https://www.mydisneyclass.com/lesson-plans as plethora of resources centered around Disney fun and learning. It is perfect for IR for students and there is whole series Who Was for students who enjoy biographies.
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LauraLeighn The Who Was series is so interesting, I can't wait to read this one. Your UDL and ESOL seem to work really well together, and I think your website resources is spot on as well! 5y

DrSpalding These bubblehead books certainly have a place in your classroom library. I have never seen this resource! These books are excellent reference materials when learning about historical heroes and as you noted would be great books for independent reading. You could also offer a variety of the who was or who is series and utilize them for literature circles. Reading about historical individuals and then talking about them will aid comprehension. 5y

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie 25th Anniversary Edition | Laura Joffe Numeroff

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“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie“, by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond is a fun loving book that is perfect for S or RT. The repetition makes this and easy to learn story and it fits perfect for lessons on cause end effect.

Mazzole18 Check out this website https://www.pinterest.com/pin/102105116531091660/ for excellent sources to help younger students with objectives. The book offers alternatives for visual information URL 1.3. ESOL 15 reinforce the key ideas you present again and again. Make sure to check out this adorable TL book. 5y

Ameyer32 Another one of my all time favorites! This book is so cool for recall and your idea of using it as a storytelling is great! Repetition books are great for story telling. 5y

DrSpalding Storytelling, readers theater, choral reading… There are so many ways to use Numeroff‘s books in your classroom. These stories are circle stories that begin in one place and end in that same place! Your English learner strategy is perfect for this writing style. 5y

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Corduroy | Don Freeman

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One of the first books to inspire my love for reading as a child was “Corduroy” by Donald Freeman. This beloved bear captured my heart wanting a friend of his own. A little girl named Lisa see Corduroy and instantly falls in love and wants to bring him home. Unfortunately, her mother sees that he is flawed and refuses. Read this inspiring TL story to find out if Corduroy finds happiness.

Mazzole18 Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation through URL 9.1. ESOL strategy 16 integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing activities can be incorporated in this lesson. Check out this cross curricular math activity that can be used with the story at https://www.icanteachmychild.com/corduroy-math-learning-with-buttons/ . You could also use this book as a RT and create Corduroy puppets. (edited) 5y

JessicaO I really appreciate you sharing the connection that you had with this book! I remember reading corduroy as well and it is just such a cute book. Students will love hearing this story just as we did. There are several activities that you can do with this book, so I appreciate you giving one that is even about math. I will be reading this book to my future students! 5y

DrSpalding This beloved bear has captured many hearts! There are several books featuring this main character. Isn‘t it wonderful that you can teach other content areas like math with quality children‘s literature? The resource with the Bears and buttons are visually appealing and educational! 5y

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Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings | Shel Silverstein

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Do you have struggling readers and want to build fluency? This wonderful book of P will help your readers with simple fun loving poems. “Where the Sidewalk Ends“ by Shel Siverstein is a remarkable book of entertaining poems. It will takes you on a magical journey of words from “Where the Sidewalks Ends” to “I Won‘t Hatch” your students will be captivate with the fun and crazy rhythm and rhymes.

Mazzole18 Make sure to read my favorite “Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too” as a SR. Then check out this website for additional resources throughout to engage readers https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/material/where-sidewalk-ends-shel-silverste... . This collection lends itself to URL 1.2 by offering alternatives for auditory information. ESOL strategy 1 teach questioning for clarification can be implemented. (edited) 5y

DrSpalding Poetry anthologies have an important place in your classroom library. This teaching guide provided by reading is fundamental, shows how much can truly be done with poetry. They are short, fun and simple poems that are just right for shared reading. Another excellent post. 5y

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I am Amelia Earhart | Brad Meltzer

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Girls should wear dress and not have unladylike adventures! Thank goodness Amelia disagreed as a child and loved to explore. This love ends up taking her on the greatest adventure of her life. Read “I am Amelia Earhart” the B of Amelia and find out how Amelia persevered as a woman in a man‘s world. New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer book fits perfect with URL 7.1 to optimize individual choice and autonomy.

Mazzole18 This AS can be incorporated with ESOL strategy 26 by maintaining a library of supplementary books and workbooks written in simple English, which offer additional illustrations for problems. The beautiful illustrations are done by Chris Eliopoulos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8XiFfthUiQ has a wonderful read aloud to go with the book. (edited) 5y

Mazzole18 You could also pair this lesson using Piktochart for an author study or a study of Amelia's life. Research for this lesson can be found at
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/women_leaders/amelia_earhart.php and piktochart.com is the link to create a Piktochart.
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DrSpalding Two excellent resources! Nice work Nick. These picture book biographies are visually appealing and provide factual information about historical figures that our students need to know about. English learner strategy 28 refers to providing biographies to students. Your English learner strategy also works well. Sidenote, the author writes adult political thrillers. I have read the majority of them and they are really good reads! (edited) 5y

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A Wrinkle in Time | Madeleine L'Engle

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A dark and stormy night brings Meg and unexpected visitor who may hold the key to her father‘s disappearance. Follow Meg and her brother Charles Wallace on an out of this world adventure as they battle the Dark Thing with the help of the three W‘s to try to save their father. If you love SI make sure to read “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L'Engle.

Mazzole18 The exceptional book has been honored the Newbery Medal, the Sequoyah Book Award, the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, and was runner-up for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. This is the perfect book for a IS or LC. URL 3.4 to maximize transfer and generalization would apply to the tesseract and many other ideas in this novel. 5y

Mazzole18 Structure advance organizers consisting for new terminology that learners will encounter in the new lesson vocabulary to be reviewed would apply to help with ESOL strategies 23.
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Mazzole18 Looking for lesson ideas check out https://www.pixton.com/schools/teacher-resources/lesson-plans/a-wrinkle-in-time-... this cite allows student to create comics about characters or the theme of the novel in a creative way. (edited) 5y

bsiqueira This seems like such an interesting book! I‘ll have to read it soon. And why a variety of awards!! Your UDL and ESOL align very well with one another. I love the idea about comics! 5y

DrSpalding Because this 📖 was turned into a movie recently, it has seen a resurgence in elementary classrooms. This is a great example of science fiction. The lesson ideas show how quality novels can be used in a variety of creative ways. 5y

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt | Michael Rosen

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If you‘re looking for a great CR look no further… “We‘re Going on a Bear Hunt”, by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury is a must have for all classrooms. Follow this beloved classic as the family hunts for a bear and the trials they face on their journey. Yikes! what will happen if they find a bear? This 1989 Smarties Book Prize winner is a fun chant that students love. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 ESOL strategy 18 uses commands and directions that involve overt student actions as in TPR and optimize individual choice and autonomy URL 7.1 can be incorporated with this story. https://www.schooltimesnippets.com/2013/11/going-on-bear-hunt-sensory-bags.html has great ideas for sensory bags to go along with this TL story. 5y

DrSpalding You have a lovely writing style. Sensory bags are fantastic for all students but specifically for students with special needs. This is an excellent resource to include. Consider making sensory bags in your future classroom. 5y

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Each Peach Pear Plum | Janet Ahlberg

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“Each Peach Pear Plum” is one of my favorite P books ever! This fun loving story has classic characters like the Three Bears and Old Mother Hubbard in it. It gets students excited to participate and interact with each poem and the catchy repetition will stay with you all day long. This book is written and illustrated by the Allan and Janet Ahlber. This book would work well for a CR in a pre school classroom.

Mazzole18 The story builds fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance URL 5.3. This story could easily be adapted to fit ESOL strategy 14- simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant. There are an abundant number resources for this book. I like how abcteach offers a variety of activities to meet grade level requirements and it's free. https://www.abcteach.com/documents/books-each-peach-pear-plum-primary-10527

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DrSpalding This is poetry and traditional literature all wrapped into one lovely anthology. Your posts continue to meet the requirements and are concise yet detailed. Nicely done. 5y

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Ghost | Jason Reynolds

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Sunshine State Young Reader “Ghost”, by Jason Reynolds is a wonderful IR. The story tells the journey of “Ghost” AKA Castle Cranshaw. A middle school student who is struggling with an abusive father, anger issues, and trying to fit in. He finds refuge with the track team only to be accused of stealing a pair of shoes. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 Read this epic story to find out what happens in this National Book Award Finalist. This RF lends itself to URL 9.3 which is develop self-assessment and reflection and ESOL strategy 11 placing the language in a meaningful context. Here is an independent activity for student to work on as they read the book. https://www.summitlearning.org/docs/83840 (edited) 5y

TheBookHippie I love this series ! 5y

Mazzole18 @TheBookHippie Me too! 5y

Nkaufmann I really like realistic fiction books because there‘s always something I can relate to whether it be one of the characters, etc. and this book sounds very captivating and interesting. I feel like I can learn a lot from these stories. They always have great messages. 5y

DrSpalding Excellent choice. I am adding this to my stack. I may have mentioned in class that Reynolds received an email or text from Kobe Bryant prior to his passing regarding the fact that this book was one of his kid‘s favorite! Since then, I have wanted to read it. This would be a great book to include as a literature circle option. 5y

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The Little Red Hen | Paul Galdone

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“The Little Red Hen“, by Paul Galdone is the TL story of a hen who wants her friends a cat, mouse, dog to help her grow and tend wheat to make bread. However, she finds out they are extremely lazy and don‘t want to help her until it comes time to eat the bread. Will her friends learn a lesson? Will they get to eat the bread? Read this childhood favorite to find out. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 This is wonderful book for S. Here is a link of Simon retelling the story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH_rV2LcoGk . Student could also retell story using book and felt board pieces during a work station. URL 1.1 offers ways of customizing the display of information and URL 1.2 offer alternatives for auditory information both apply to listening of the story.
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Mazzole18 https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/alvaradosecondgrade/2014/03/comparing-two-vers... is a great source for second and up compare and contrasting different versions. 5y

JessicaO I think this is a great book with a good lesson for students. There is a relatable aspect to this book and the students, so I will definitely be giving this a read! Thank you for sharing 5y

DrSpalding There are so many lessons to be learned from traditional literature. Comparing and contrasting different versions is a valuable activity that can help students master language arts standards. 5y

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Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson

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“Brown Girl Dreaming“, by Jacqueline Woodson uses free verse to write about her childhood in Ohio during the Civil Rights movement. This NF story captivates the reader as she moves from the north to the south and the differences she experience. This book would be perfect for a AS or SR. UDL 3.2 highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships like the Civil Rights movement in this novel.

Mazzole18 ESOL strategy- 36 ask numerous questions which require higher level thinking responses would work well with this story. Woodsons awards are the 2014 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the 2015 Coretta Scott King Award for Authors. To find more ideas check out https://padlet.com/aydapolis/dgzktp44a8lt. Padlet is an excellent resource to post units for your students. If you haven't used it is free and a great way to push out info. (edited) 5y

Nkaufmann Nick, I really like your resource. I have heard of padlet before but never really knew much about it. Sounds like a very useful resource that teachers could use when organizing a lesson plan. 5y

DrSpalding Woodson is a fabulous author! Your image is beautiful. Thank you for posting about a wonderful technological resource, Padlet. Pulling it up on a mobile device, it works well. Knowing that many teachers will be providing distance learning options, this would be a helpful tool. 5y

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Wishtree | Katherine Applegate

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Newberry Award winner, “Wishing Tree“, is a heart-wrenching tale of Samar and her wish to have a friend. Samar ends up carving her wish into Red, the wishing tree, only to find someone in her neighborhood has answered with the word “LEAVE”. The New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate uses Red to narrate a tale to help heal this neighborhood that is filled with racial hate. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 Read this MF to find the newfound kindness and friendship that are made in this Texas Bluebonnet Award winner (2019-2020). URL 3.2 Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships and URL 9.1 Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation pair nicely with the text. ESOL strategy 15- Reinforce the key ideas you present again and again can be applied to the text. 5y

Mazzole18 If you haven‘t tried Vocabulary.com check out this awesome resource to reinforce vocab skills. https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/eglo323x/wishtree. This book can also be used as a RT. Here is a copy of the script https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c0npa8u_fU_z2Vz-Zq4OCzaOGKXX6Fbp/view . 5y

JessicaO I really like your resources that you have here. Focusing on a harder aspect such as vocabulary, especially when students may not know words, is super important. Wishtree would be great to used in a fifth grade setting! Thank you for sharing:) 5y

DrSpalding You added multiple resources to your post. Wow! I like the idea of having students perform a readers theater. I also think the vocabulary website would be an amazing resource for the vocabulary/word wizard student in a literature circle. Fantastic! Your descriptions of the books are thoughtful and detailed. 5y

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Hey, Water! | Antoinette Portis

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Looking for a quick read with charming illustrations to lead into the water cycle? Try the NF picture book, “Hey, Water“. Follow a little girl as she seeks and finds water all over in her home, outside, and in the weather. Antoinette Portis book is a 2019 Sibert, Charlotte Zolotow, Geisel, award winner. This could be used as a RA or PR in the classroom. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 The ESOL strategy 4 can be used to link the lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge. Facilitate managing information and resources URL 6.3 and activate or supply background knowledge URL 3.1 can be used to help student identify what they know about water before starting a lesson on the water cycle. (edited) 5y

Mazzole18 GenerationGenius has interactive science videos that would be great for helping teach the water cycle https://www.generationgenius.com/videolessons/water-cycle-video-for-kids/ or if you‘re looking for some younger grade activities try https://www.themeasuredmom.com/water-math-science-activities-for-kids-ages-3-6/ 5y

JessicaO Hi nick! I really like that you found a non-fiction book as interesting as this! I think that students will be excited about hearing this book because they can activate their prior knowledge of the topic! Great choice and I will give it a read :) 5y

DrSpalding This would be realistic fiction however I can see how the genre could be blurred a bit with the factual information about water. This is another book that can be easily incorporated into your science curriculum. 5y

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Out of the Dust | Karen Hesse

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Have you ever not felt wanted? From the moment Billie Jo was born her father wanted a son not a daughter and her life only seemed to get worse. Out of the Dust is a HF novel by Karen Hesse. This unique story tells the tale of Billie Jo's life growing up on a farm during the great dust storms and the many struggles she faces.#ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 It is the winner of the 1998 Newbery Medal. This is the perfect book to use for LC. UDL principle 2.1 and 3.1 which will clarify vocabulary and activate prior knowledge. ESOL strategy 8 -Use direct instruction: Modeling, explaining, scaffolding, name the strategy and show how to use it. Here is great resource with videos to to help you activate prior knowledge about the Dust Bowl. https://sites.google.com/a/pvlearners. (edited) 5y

DrSpalding It has been a long time since I read this book but it left a powerful impression. This is a good mentor text for the genre of historical fiction. It would be an excellent option for literature circles. Your universal design and English learner strategies could certainly work. 5y

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The Snowy Day | Ezra Jack Keats

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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is the perfect RA to help students during winter months to visualize wonder and joy of the first snowfall. Follow Peter as he puts on his red snowsuit and ventures out to make a snowman, snow angles, and even a snowball to bring home. In 1963 Keats received Caldecott Medal for his beautiful art work. Make sure to read this RF and share in the magic Keats creates. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 UDL principle 3.3 which will guide information processing and visualization. ESOL strategy 30 -Encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships.Here is a great website to make fake snow to authenticate the story. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351912450595110/ 5y

Nkaufmann Nick, I think this is the perfect book to read around winter time. Students will also love making the fake snow. Great job. 5y

DrSpalding Several years ago, this was the jumpstart read for the record book. We actually did make fake snow! The four and five-year-olds we worked with on campus, loved the hands on aspect of the lesson. This is a classic story that can certainly be used when teaching about various seasons. 5y

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Martin's big words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr | Doreen Rappaport

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If you are looking for a wonderful illustrated RA to help explain racial issues and the Civil Rights tensions then try Martin's Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr.. In this NF picture book written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier, students get a glimpse at the “BIG WORDS” Martian was trying to teach. The importance of love, peace, and equality. #ucflae3414su20

Mazzole18 This is the perfect book to help foster collaboration and community UDL principle 8.3. ESOL strategy 6 can be used to continually monitor students‘ comprehension.
This book is a Caldecott Honor book, Coretta Scott King Honor book, and an Orbis Pictus Award winner. Make sure to check out ReadWriteandThinks extension for grades 2nd and up to help with their own “Big Words”. (edited) 5y

Mazzole18 http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/martin-words-thin... 5y

JessicaO I did a litsy post on this book as well and I really enjoyed watching you read this book on the TeachLive!! This book has so many important lessons in it and I think that students will really appreciate the lesson that they can learn from it! I will continually monitor comprehension because with this book, it is super important. Thank you for sharing! 5y

DrSpalding Read write think is a high-quality resource I hope you will continue to use. You did a beautiful job providing and effective read aloud. This book should be incorporated into a social studies unit. 5y

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