District 12 is not an ideal home to most. Katniss Everdeen volunteers as tribute to take part in the hunger games, where only one shall survive. But there's a slight twist that one survivor is not the case... this link provides activities for students https://www.google.com/amp/s/historytech.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/8-hunger-games...

I had to add in a thirteenth book because when I was able to reread this story, I had so many connections come from when I was younger. I think I will always be a fan of the series Lemony Snicket produced. Love. ❣️

"My buttons, my buttons, my four groovy buttons" After reading this in class, I had to go read it, or should I say sing it, to someone. I chose my 12 year old brother. He was not impressed, but I did catch him singing it later on. This video shares a similar tune as to the one we used in class. https://youtu.be/dkQ4d_fff3
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Thanks to a certain professor, I now have in my possession this quirky little story. The drawings reminded me very much of something Doctor Seuss would have created. Oh what a day in the life of a Bob would entail... I think I side more with the Tweets. My kind of clean. Scholastic offers some more fun books similar to this here on their site- https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/meet-the-bobs-and-tweets-by-pepper-spr...
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In the traditional literature story, the three little pigs take on a more modern day look. There's still three pigs, there's still a bad wolf, and there is still a house that makes it out alive. Readers can create these characters before or after the story to make reading the story more fun. Steps located here: http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Animals/paperplateanimals/paperplateani...
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In this science fiction novel, young Harry returns for another year at Hogwarts. With whispers crawling through the walls, and people going missing, Harry takes it upon himself to go and get to the bottom of things. This photo is from a website readers are able to share their book art and have it featured for all to see http://star-crossedxx.deviantart.com/art/Harry-Potter-and-the-Chamber-of-Secrets...
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This sweet non-fiction book shares information about dolphins in their natural habitat and my favorite place, the water. From their diet, to their sleeping patterns, Sylvia James covers it all. This link takes you to Pinterest to see a cute interactive plate that displays a dolphin "jumping" over waves. http://pin.it/ViccPEe
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"So maybe the way to make everything right is for god to just reach out and turn off the light" enjoy Silverstein's website where you can find fun games and activities for students! http://www.shelsilverstein.com/fun/games/
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"When Duncan showed his teacher his new picture, she gave him an A for coloring" visit this link to grab some cute worksheets for students to express their creativity!! http://www.crayonspicturebooks.com/day-crayons-quit-activities/
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The little boy I read this to (featured in the background) could not stop talking about "Washington crossing the Delaware" because that's what his daddy told him the picture on their fridge was of. We looked up an interactive map of the world and played a game here-- http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
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This part animal fantasy, and part realistic fiction novel shares so many sweet moments. Taken from the silver back gorillas point of view, Applegate leads us on a fun adventure from a highway exit mall, to a great wide open. On this fun website, teachers and students can see other works relating to the book and different interpretations of the story. http://weloveivan.com
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Dr. Seuss's 'The Cat in the Hat' is such an exciting story to read. The fiction life that Seuss provides for the little ones is so silly that they can't help but follow along. Check out Ms. Lawson's Kindergarten class at Woodlands Elementary in Longwood, Florida with their blue hair representing the Things in this story! LOVE THEM! ❤️ #ReadAcrossAmericaDay #UCFLAE3414SP17

"I will never forget Willow Brook Farm. I'll be back again next spring". I loved this historical fiction book. It gave a real insight to life on a farm in the late 40's, early 50's.
Katherine Christ has her own award, check it out! https://www.kutztown.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/education/department...
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I admire all the truths that Palacio gives into growing up a bit different than others. In this realistic fiction story, August Pullman is a boy who your heart can't help but love while flipping through every page. The medical condition noted in this story is so rare that fewer than 20,000 people in the United States are reported each year. To learn more about TCS, click the link https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/treacher-collins-syndrome