Odessa Again is a SF book. It's about a girl who discovers the attic of her new house has a loose floorboard that allows her to travel through time back 24hrs. Each time she can travel 1 less hour (24, then 23, then 22, etc.) She uses that "power" to try and fix embarassing moments, mistakes, and even her parent's marriage. It includes topics like divorce, family, friendship, fitting-in, etc. #UCFWaltersLit

This is a book that contains various fairy tales including the TL Beauty and the Beast. I was surprised to read that the Beast takes the father as a prisoner, and when the Beast offers to free him in exchange for his daughter, the father accepts! The classic story is a bit different from Disney's adaptation... #UCFWaltersLit

I liked this worksheet: http://reading.wordzila.com/grade-3-reading-lesson-5-fairy-tales-beauty-and-the-...

This book is MF. I like that the characters in the story are learning as they go through their adventure in ancient Egypt. Here they learn about egyptians, hieroglyphs, pyramids, & more. This is the 1st book I've read from the series; I liked the story and how it was written. I would have these books in my classroom. #UCFWaltersLit

http://www.teachersnotebook.com/product/TeachingTreasures/3-magic-tree-house-mum...

This is a nonfiction. This book is all about bicycles: types, parts, safety, & care. I'd use this with a 5th grade class directing the students to read only chapter 3 "On the Move" that talks about how the bike turns leg power into speed & motion and explains the parts of the bike that make this happen. Then I would show this video to introduce Newton's laws. #UCFWaltersLit

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/joshua-manley-newton-s-3-laws-with-a-bicycle

Caroline's Comets is a picture book biography. Caroline was raised limited to housekeeping roles, but she wanted to be self-sufficient, so she left her strict house to live with her brother. He taught Caroline to sing, and she joined his chorous to earn her own living. Caroline helped him build the best telescope in the world, and she became the first woman to discover a comet. #UCFWaltersLit

https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?a=1&tid=54125&s=n

Henry's Freedom Box is a historical fiction. Henry and his family are slaves; he belongs to one master and his wife to another. One day his wife and three kids are sold, and Henry becomes devastated. There was nothing he could do to get them back, so he decides to ship himself to a place where there are no slaves and he can be free. #UCFWaltersLit

https://kellyfjohnson.wordpress.com/public-history-work/lesson-plan-henrys-freed...

The Three Little Pigs is a traditional story. It's about 3 pigs that move out from their mom's home and must each build their own. One uses straw, another sticks, and the other bricks. The strength of their houses is tested by the huffs & puffs of the bad wolf. I'll be using this book in my SCE class to introduce a wind force lesson. The link includes cross curricular connections. #UCFWaltersLit

http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/three-little-pigs/

This is a RF book. Stargirl has been homeschooled until now-10th grade; she's unique and isn't afraid to let Mica High see that. She doesn't care for social circles; she's more concerned with being happy and making others happy. Leo's intrigued by Stargirl but struggles with the idea of losing his friends by befriending "the strange new girl." #UCFWaltersLit

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/stargirl-lesso...

I liked that this RF book had a mystery component. The book includes important scientific info., but at times I felt like skipping some parts to get to knowing where the gator was. It includes topics like homelessness, family, and conservation. This link shows a preview of some grammar and literary activities. #UCFWaltersLit

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-missing-gator-of-gumbo-limbo-unit-with...

Wonder is a RF book. It's about August, a boy who was born with a face deformity and was homeschooled through 4th grade. He starts school in 5th grade, but he struggles to fit-in. August wants people to realize he's an ordinary boy. This link is for grade 6 and it has a whole-class/guided reading 6-week plan. #UCFWaltersLit

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/wonder-by-rj-palacio-whole-class-reading-u...

El Deafo is a graphic novel by Cece Bell. It's a memoir that follows Cece's journey through elementary school as a child who lost her hearing and struggles to fit in. The book covers topics like hearing impairment, friendship, and self-confidence. This lesson plan link includes a hand-out that guides students to identify the themes in the book. Suggested for grades 6-8. #UCFWaltersLit

http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview?LPid=41061

My pick for poetry café was "Risk" by Anais Nin. I loved how this author captured so much emotion in a single stanza. #UCFWaltersLit