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The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle is a RF book that tells the story of the life cycle of a flower but from the seeds perspective. The beautiful illustrations brings the seed story to life.This is a great RA for a science lesson about flowers and why they are important to nature. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL- Activate and supply background knowledge (3.1) and guide information processing and visualization (3.3) ESOL Strategy- Teach to two objectives, language and content. Student will enjoy this activity along with the book ! https://theeducatorsspinonit.com/the-tiny-seed-activities-vbc-summer-camp/ 4y

gpraytor I love Eric Carle! This book would be so good as an introduction to a science lesson! 4y

JoslynB Love the inclusion of science. I think a great activity to include alongside the one you mentioned is to start a garden or maybe try to plant some seed to make text-to-world connections. 4y

DrSpalding Detailed post with all required elements. Integrating quality children‘s literature into the content areas is considered best practice! Use these books. 4y

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Max's Words | Kate Banks

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Max's Words is written by Kate Banks and illustrated by Boris Kultkov.In this NF book Max is the youngest of two older brothers.His brothers collect stamps and coins but Max doesn't collect anything, until one day he started to collect words! This is a great RA book to help students build their vocabulary . #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL- Clarify vocabulary and symbols (2.1) and promote understanding across languages. ESOL Strategy- Teach technical vocabulary supporting key concept. Exposing students to new vocabulary words will help develop speaking and written skills. As a activity for Max's Words, students can cut out words from old newspapers and magazines and create there own collection of words. 4y

DrSpalding Excellent universal design and English learner strategies. This book causes me to make a text to text connection with The Word Collector. 4y

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The Three Vikings | Adam Auerbach

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Let the adventure begin! Three Little Vikings is a great RA book written and illustrated by Adam Auerbach.Three Little Viking set sail and discover they all have a talent except the littlest one.At the end of the journey the littlest Viking soon realizes his talent and everyone loved him for it. Although this is a NF book, kids can make text-to-self relationships. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL- Promote expectations and beliefs that optimizes motivation(9.1) and development self-assessment and reflection (9.3). ESOL Strategy-14. Simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant.This book can be read at a slower pace as there are few words and illustrations that can be reflected upon. Students can make there own ship to set sail.https://www.norhalla.com/products/little-vikings-adventures 4y

gpraytor The activity you picked for this book is a perfect pairing and sounds so fun! 4y

DrSpalding You had some genre confusion. This is definitely not non-fiction! This would be considered modern fantasy. You could add your wonderful readers theater as your resource. Ashley used it in her post! How cool is that? Another English learner strategy that would work is providing short readings for homework. Send these scripts home for students to practice. This will aid fluency. 4y

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A Funny Little Bird | Jennifer Yerkes

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A funny little bird is written by Jennifer Yerkes.This RA is about a bird who didn't recognize his purpose and other birds ignored him.Then suddenly one day he finds his purpose and help protect others.This is a great NF book that can teach children that we all have a purpose whether we see it or not. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL -Offer alternatives for auditory information (1.2) Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships (3.2) ESOL Strategy- Encourage self-talk (positive thinking). This is a great introduction book for the topic of the food chain due to a few illustrations in the story.Teachers can use this interactive science activity from scholastic. http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/food-webs.htm 4y

DrSpalding The scholastic resource you noted is excellent! This is another great book you could integrate into your science curriculum. This is not non-fiction. Using your genre flip guide, what genre is it? 4y

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A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon | Suzanne Slade

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If you love the science and math you will love A Computer Called Katherine book.It was written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Veronica Jamieson. This B book is the historical story of Katherine who helped send the first manned spaceship to the moon. Katherine was a African American female who was judged by the color of her skin and rejected while working at NASA. This is a historical RA book that should be in every classroom!#ucflae3414su20.

dbears1 UDL- Activate or supply background knowledge 3.1 and highlight patterns critical features, big ideas and relationships 3.2. ESOL Strategy- Provide biographies of significant men and women from different countries. Students will Enjoy this book during a science or math lesson.Teachers can introduce the phases of the moon and how the moon looks at each stage. 4y

dbears1 This is a great activity that aligns with the book. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/simple-rocket-science-continued/ 4y

JoslynB I do like the mixture of science and social studies because of this book's historical value. The UDL principle is a good choice as a means of assessing what students may know to gauge how to proceed with the book. The ESOL strategy is one I have not seen used and great to see because students can benefit from learning about historical figures they may not typically be introduced to. 4y

DrSpalding I agree with Joslyn, this is a book that could be used in both science and social studies! Your resource is fantastic! There have been many picture book biographies about these important women since the Hidden Figures movie came out a few years ago. English learner strategy 28 aligns with providing biographies to students. Make sure you cite the number. 4y

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Shoe Magic | Nikki Grimes

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Shoe Magic is written by Nikkie Grimes and Illustrated by Terr Widener. This RA book is filled with poems. Children wear all kinds of shoes such as tap shoes, cleats, cowboy boots ,skis and sandals.The poems explain the fun things you can do while wearing different shoes, while exploring imagination.Shoe Magic is a P book targeted for grades K-4. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL- Promote expectations and belief that optimize motivation 9.1 and highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas and relationships 3.2.ESOL Strategy- Teach think, pair and share strategies in cooperative groups. Students will learn the how identify different shoes which might guide their future. Checkout this fun lesson plan! https://www.nikkigrimes.com/teacher/shoemip.html 4y

DrSpalding Poetry anthologies have an important place in your classroom library. I know you found a liking for Nikki Grimes work. I hope you seek to add these books to your classroom and continue to use this fabulous resource. 4y

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Ten Little Fish | Audrey Wood

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Ten Little Fish is a great RA book ! The authors are Audrey Wood and Bruce Wood.The story takes place deep in the great blue sea. One by one the little fish leave school , leaving one fish alone. This NF book will have student counting and rhyming. #ucflae3414su20
UDL- Facilitate coping skills and strategies 9.2 and guide information processing and visualization 3.3

dbears1 This is a great book to use for math or science.Students are learning to count forward and backwards and as a science lesson students can learn what types of fish live in the ocean. Ten Little Fish can be a fun lesson ! https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/ten-little-fis... 4y

DrSpalding Scholastic is a high-quality resource that you should continue to use! A good book can truly teach many important lessons to students. Science and math along with English language arts… Three content areas in one. Fun and educational resource. 4y

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Green | Laura Vaccaro Seeger

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Green by Laura Seeger is beautiful RF illustrated book !
Green has won several awards:2013 Caldecott Honor Book Award ,the American Library Association Notable Children's Book Award and in 2013 it was listed as New York Times best seller. This book compares various colors of green in the illustrations and explores the idea of what shades of green around us. Students will love this RA book ! #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL- Offer alternatives for visual information 1.3 and how might patterns critical features be ideas and relationships 3.2. ESOL strategy- Link lesson topic to students prior knowledge. This is a great beginners reader book and can be used in art class.After reading this book student will recognize the many colors around them. 4y

dbears1 Adding this lesson plan will help your students enjoy this wonderful illustrated book ! https://images.macmillan.com/folio-assets/teachers-guides/9781596432727TG.pdfde 4y

CameoD I loved this book as a kid!!! It encourages out of the box thinking and is super helpful for visual learners. Your UDL principles fit perfectly :) 4y

DrSpalding Using the publishers website is a wise choice. What a great book to use when teaching about various colors in kindergarten. The images are beautiful and award-winning. 4y

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What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? | Steve Jenkins, Robin Page

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What do you do with a tail light this? by Stephen Jenkins and Robin Page is a great NF book that won the Caldecott Honor award in 2004.This is a great RA book to learn how different animals use their 5 senses.It has beautiful illustrations of animal eyes, ears and noses,the words are written in close proximity of the animals.There are many questions like"What would you do with the nose like this",that makes this book interactive.#ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL- Offer alternatives for visual information 1.3 and highlight patterns critical features ,big ideas and relationships 3.2. ESOL Strategy- Use commands and directions that involve overt student actions as in TPR total physical response. 4y

dbears1 This is a great book to read during a science lesson. Students can create a text-to-self relation, while learning about the 5 senses. I found this great activity students will enjoy ! paigesoflearning.blogspot.com/2017/12/spotlight-on-steve-jenkins.html 4y

Viviannef I read this book after class on Thursday and I‘m glad you made a post about it! What an amazing NF book to introduce to children! I learned so much and even picked up on some cool facts I didn‘t know before. For example, an archerfish catches insects by shooting them down with a stream of water! I love how you mentioned text-to-self; children will be able to identify their 5 senses as well! 4y

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Ameyer32 I too purchased this book after class on Thursday. Such a great book with so many different things to discus. A great science content area book with lots of fun facts and information. (edited) 4y

Ameyer32 Great resources for this book and I really love how you connected to the 5 senses and other activities. 4y

DrSpalding I agree this would be a great book to incorporate in a science lesson. What a helpful teacher blog resource. You received a lot of positive feedback! Good post. 4y

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Malala's Magic Pencil | Malala Yousafzai

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Malala's Magic Pencil is excellent B book .It was written by Malala Yousafza and illustrated by Marie Pommepuy and Sébastien Cosset ; and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.This is excellent book that can be RA for students in the 1st grade or higher. Malalas‘s story is incredible,she dreamed of a pencil that changed the world.However; one day while leaving school her life was changed and her story was heard worldwide. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 She use her pencil to spread the message about hope.
The UDL that align with this book is Prexpectations and beliefs that optimize motivation (9.1) and Foster collaboration and community (8.3) Students will learn there is no age limit on being brave and speaking out about matters that are important; possessing imagination can help change the world.

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dbears1 ESOL Strategy-Teach questioning for clarification and Reinforce the key ideas you present again and again.

This is a great lesson plan that can be completed in a week to insure a meaningful insight. https://www.worldbookday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Primary-Teaching-Ideas-M...
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Emmaturtle3 Hi! This looks like such an amazing book, I personally read I am Malala and it impacted me immensely, I think students will be impacted by this book as well! I think that your UDL principal 8.3 aligns extremely well with this book! 4y

DrSpalding When we met in class face-to-face, I would provide a magic pencil to a student in class. I would hide it in their folder and then read the story and have them pull it out. This would be a great idea for your classroom. You found a helpful resource as well. Picture book biographies should be in your classroom library. 4y

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All the Water in the World | George Ella Lyon

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George Ella Lyon is the author of “ All the water in the world “ and the illustrator is Katherine Tillotson. This is a great (P) book to read in the classroom. “All of the water in the world” has won Bank Street Best Books of the Year and was on the Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best list. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 This book will help students understand there are many bodies of water all over the world and that water is not made but instead it is found. Teachers can connect this book to a science lesson about the cycle of water.

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dbears1 UDL Principles- (2.1) Clarify vocabulary and symbols (3.3) Guide information processing and visualization.
ESOL strategy 5 - Teach technical vocabulary supporting key concepts. Teaching vocabulary words before for reading “All of the Water in the World” will allow the student to relate the meaning of the word to the text.

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The author has provided a fun word search on their website with important vocabulary words from the story.
https://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/tagged_assets/11812_34814%20spoonful%20of%...
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DrSpalding Word searches can be helpful vocabulary tools. Remember that not all text that rhymes is considered poetry. This seems like it is factual, non-fiction. What a great book to incorporate into a bodies of water social studies/geography unit plan. 4y

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I am Albert Einstein | Brad Meltzer

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“I am Albert Einstein” is a (B) picture book for children K-3, it was written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos. This is a great (RA) book to read to students, they will learn that Albert Einstein was one of the most intelligent scientists that ever lived because of his curiosity. Teachers should encourage their students to stay curious and ask questions. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL Principles- Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation (9.1) and Develop self-assessment and reflection (9.3) Students will be able to self-evaluate ideas that they may have to become inventors like Albert Einstein.

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ESOL- Provide biographies of significant men and women from different backgrounds. Students will learn that Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany. As students learn this information the teacher can show students a map and help locate Germany.
The author has provided a guide on his website with many activities you can do in the classroom.
https://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com/user_area/content_media/raw/OPCTW_E...

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Viviannef I have also chosen a book written by Brad Meltzer from a series called ordinary people change the world! This is a great book to also use in a science and history lesson! Great UDL principles and ESOL strategies. I love your idea of introducing other biographies; and great teacher resources 4y

DrSpalding The ordinary people change the world website is fantastic. The series of books is visually appealing and presents factual content about historical heroes in an engaging way. Add these picture book biographies to your classroom library. English learner strategy 28 is perfect. Be sure to add the numbers. Sidenote, his adult books are political thrillers and excellent. 4y

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Owl Moon | Jane Yolen

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“Owl Moon” is a (RF) book, it was written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Jong Schoenherr. In 2017 Owl Moon won the Caldecott Award for its beautiful illustrations.Due to its popularity it is translated into many languages such as French, German, Chinese, and Korean.

dbears1 “Owl Moon” is about a father and his child exploring the night looking for owls.The story allows the readers and listeners to connect with the sights, the echoes, and the feeling of being outside on a cold winter's night. This is a great (RA) book, the beautiful watercolor illustrations will help students understand the characters and setting. It can also introduce the science topic of weather, as some children have not experienced snow before. 4y

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UDL Principles- Foster collaboration and community (8.3) and Activate or supply background knowledge (3.1) ESOL strategy - Encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships (see below activity)
This website has a great game called “Five in a row “and a fun organizational map that students will enjoy!
http://ourjourneywestward.com/owl-moon-activities/

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DrSpalding At this point this would be considered historical fiction. This can also be incorporated into a science lesson about owls. The five in a row game seems engaging. Helpful resource. 4y

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One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia

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“One Crazy Summer” is a (HF) book, it was written Rita Williams-Garcia. It was the National Book Award finalist in 2010, and won Coretta Scott King Award in 2011, the Newbery Medal Honor in 2011 and the O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction in 2011. With so many awards this is a must read (LC or RA) book!

dbears1 "One Crazy Summer” is a novel about three sisters spending the summer with their mother, however; it is not how they imagine it would be . Their mother sends them off to a summer camp for a new education. 4y

dbears1 UDL Principles- (2.1) Clarify vocabulary and symbols and Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships (3.2) ESOL Strategy-3. Encourage self-talk (positive thinking)
This is a great lesson plan to use with “One Crazy Summer “
https://teachlikeachampion.com/wp-content/uploads/1_One-Crazy-Summer_Lesson_Plan...
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nquintus Hey Delarious! I'm totally intrigued by your mysterious synopsis. Now I have to read One Crazy Summer! ;-) 4y

Viviannef I‘ve added this book to my collection of books I have to read after reading your post! Sounds like an amazing novel and has so many awards :) This is definitely one of those books that you can use in a history lesson. You‘ve picked a great UDL principle since this book may have some challenging vocabulary words for students, great job! 4y

DrSpalding I am so happy you chose to read this book. This is a high-quality example of historical fiction. This can be used as you noted as a read aloud or literature circle option. Use this to complement your social studies instruction in the intermediate grades. 4y

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Dreamers | Yuyi Morales

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“Dreamers” is a (B) book, it was written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales. It has won the 2014 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award and was on the New York Times Best Seller list. Dreamers” is the personal story of the author‘s journey to the U.S with a small child.#ucflae3414su20

dbears1 She arrives in a new country scared and unable to communicate but she persevered. Accidently, she found herself inside a library and her world is opened. The contrast of colors and details will keep you looking at the pictures just a little longer. This is a great RA for students K-5. 4y

dbears1 Students can enjoy this fun art activity https://librarylessonswithbooks.com/dreamers-by-yuyi-morales/
UDL Principles- (2.1) Clarify vocabulary and symbols and Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships (3.2) ESOL Strategy-3.Encourage self-talk(positive thinking)

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gpraytor We used this book in one of my other classes and it is so beautifully written and appropriate for the age group you selected! 4y

JoslynB Your activity immediately piqued my interest because I love integrating art into the classroom alongside literature. I think students will love to apply what they learned into artwork, which can be used to encourage peer review or discussion. 4y

DrSpalding Arts integration is a valuable extension activity. This book has a current and valuable message to share with students. Please use books as mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors in your future classroom. 4y

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Earth to Clunk | Pam Smallcomb

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"Earth to Clunk” is a wonderful SF book; it was written by Pam Smallcomb and the Illustrations are by Joe Berger. The book won the Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction in 2017.#ucflae3414su20

dbears1 A young boy is given a pen pal assignment to write to an alien; however, he is reluctant to do so. The young boy eventually comes around and begins to write to his alien pen pal. He sent his pen pal wacky items and even his sister! Until one day his alien pen pal stopped writing. The young boy became worried and wanted to know why his pen pal stopped writing. (edited) 4y

dbears1 At the end of the story a friendship is born between the young boy and his alien pen pal. This is a great RA to use in the classroom when discussing feelings.UDL principles allow the teacher to help students (9.2) facilitate personal coping skills and strategies and develop self-assessment and reflection (9.3). 4y

dbears1 With technology leading the classroom, students can use Google Docs to write their pen pals! http://teacherideafactory.com/pen-pal-pair-up-2015-i-signed-up-now/ 4y

DrSpalding Your summaries are detailed yet concise. Remember that science fiction is usually rooted in scientific principles. This would be more so fantasy rather than SF. I agree it would be a good read aloud that could be tied to a social/emotional learning lesson. 4y

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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears | Verna Aardema

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One of my Childhood favorites !!!!

"Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People‘s Ears” is a TL picture book. The author is Verna Aardema and the beautiful illustrations are by Leo Dillion and Diane Dillon. This is a Caldecott Award Winning book that can be used in the classroom as a RA for K-2. #ucflae3414su20

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In the book , the mosquito lies to a lizard, so the lizard puts sticks in his ears but ends up scaring another animals, which causes other animals to panic. Have you ever had a buzzing mosquito in your ear and wanted to know why? If so, read this book!

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dbears1 UDL principles that connect with this book are (8.3) foster collaboration and community and (1.3) Offer alternatives for visual information. ESOL strategies that can work well with this book is (24) Teach questioning for clarification. Students will be able to recount a story from a diverse culture, and determine its central message, lesson, or moral after reading this book. 4y

dbears1 This a great hands-on activity that teachers can use to help students connect with the characters in the story. https://www.libraryadventure.com/hands-on-activity-for-why-mosquitoes-buzz-in-pe... 4y

DrSpalding I wish I‘d known it was a favorite of yours! I love this book too. The hands-on activity is a good one! This makes for a difficult yet fabulous storytelling. I recall my son‘s third grade teacher having the children create all of the characters and perform a dramatic reenactment of the story. Another good option. You are aligning your universal design and English learner strategies well. Thank you for noting the EL number in this post. 4y

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill

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This MF book "The Girl Who Drank the Moon"by Kelly Barnhart, was the winner of the 2017 Newbery Medal Award. It is a great LC book, as it focuses on the importance of blended family relationships and how to cope with different events in your life. #ucflae3414su20

dbears1 The story is about a little girl who was sacrificed by the town‘s elders to a witch, but the witch was not who they expected. Instead, after each sacrificial ceremony the witch rescues the babies and gives them to worthy families in faraway towns. However, one year the witch accidentally feeds a baby girl moonlight (Luna). As Luna‘s birthday approaches, she is faced with something she's never experienced.

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dbears1 UDL principle 3.2 and 9.2 will help students facilitate personal coping skills and strategies while highlighting patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships. ESOL strategy 15 allows the teacher to reinforce key ideas again and again ,to help students make a connection.

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This is a fun game that will help students answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details.
http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/the-girl-who-drank-the-moon/funactivities.htm...
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DrSpalding Your resource help students with a language arts Florida standard that they must master in elementary school. Excellent book selection for literature circles. There is so much to discuss! You have some minor errors throughout some of your posts but they are thoughtful and detailed. 4y

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Out of My Mind | Sharon M. Draper

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“Out of my mind!” is a RF book by Sharron Draper.
It was on the New York Best Seller List for almost two years and received the Josette Frank Award. This is a great LC book; it encourages students to have thoughtful discussions and to develop a love for reading. After reading the first few chapters, I fell in love with Melody. Melody has cerebralpalsy,but through her struggles she wishes to communicate her thoughts and feelings.#ucflae3414su20

dbears1 UDL principle 8.4 and 9.3 will help students increase mastery-oriented feedback and develop self-assessment and reflection. ESOL strategy 14 allows the teacher to simplify their speech by making it slower and redundant. 4y

dbears1 The author website provides discussion questions and writing activities, that can be use in the classroom.
https://sharondraper.com/bookdetail.asp?id=35
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CameoD This is an amazing post all- around! Your UDL principles are well thought out, and your resource is awesome :) 4y

DrSpalding You truly can‘t do better than consulting the author in regards to activities to enhance the reading. You know you must facilitate higher order thinking skills when students are discussing the book and this resource would help you do that. Well done. 4y

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Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Pe�a

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"The Last Stop On Market Street", is a great RF book.The author is Matt De La Pena and the illustrator is Christian Robinson. In the book Cj takes a bus ride with his Nana .While on the way his Nana helps him see that beauty is everywhere.CJ ask why he doesn't have certain things like other people.Nana let's him know he should appreciate beauty rather than materialistic things. CJ gets a chance to see beauty with his eye closed!?#ucflae3414su20

dbears1 This book supports self regulation of UDL - Facilitate personal coping skills and strategies 9.2 and to ensure comprehension for ESOL students as a teacher I should give enough wait time for learners to respond to questions. In the book Nana helps CJ realize that beauty doesn't come from materialistic things and that he can look at his surroundings. When asking ESOL students how they see beauty , I must give them time to think before responding. (edited) 4y

dbears1 “Last Stop On Market Street“ can be used in the classroom to help students connect with the real world. It may remind the student of a time they travelled on a bus or when they do travel on the bus, they will think of this book !

This is a great activity for students to connect with the book ! https://www.sunnydayfamily.com/2016/02/market-street-bus-craft.html (edited) 4y

dbears1 How can I forget the awards this book has won !!!!!!

Caldecott Honor

Newbery Medal

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Nkaufmann Wow! What a great description of this book! I now want to read this book for myself. I love that you mentioned how this book connects to the real world. I think that it is important for students to learn that beauty is everywhere. There is beauty in nature, in people, our world in general, etc. 4y

bsiqueira This book sounds like a wonderful way to teach your students to appreciate what you have! Giving students enough time for learners to respond to questions is very important in order to make sure all students have enough time to elaborate on their thoughts. A book that helps connect with the real world will be a very valuable lesson. Great job! 4y

LauraLeighn I think having students connect to past experiences like having ridden on a bus is a great way to get them thinking and connect to the main characters of the story. The activity you connected is so cute and really useful in the classroom! 4y

Emmaturtle3 I loved reading your post because I also picked this book and had different UDLs and ESOL strategies. I think the 9.2 strategy about coping skills ties in perfectly with this book, it could truly change a child‘s perspective of how to cope with their personal situation. I also really like how you stated you must give the students time to think before responding, that is something that often slips my mind. Great post!!:) 4y

Mazzole18 This is a quality text that every teacher should have in their student library. It was won three awards and teaches valuable moral lessons. I also chose this book because of those moral lesson that kids can receive form reading this book. 4y

DrSpalding A detailed post for a wonderful book. It has won numerous awards and I like how you have found resources that integrate the arts and promote the idea of making connections. Be sure to proof your posts. Great start! 4y

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