Caps for Sale is a classic story that is TL, this story captivates students. This story is about a peddler who sells caps, then one day he decides to take a nap under a tree full of monkeys. Who end up taking his caps and monkeying around with them. Then the peddler realizes that they are mimicking him, so he tricks them into giving him his caps back. Such a cute and funny story to do as a S or DR. #UCFLAE3414F17

This a different look on TL of the three little pigs. This time told from the other side, the wolf's side of the story. This a funny new take on the old story, this would be a great RT. The children would really enjoy acting out the story. http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/TruePigs.html The url is a readers theater script. UDL 8.3 Foster colaboration and community. EL 3. Encourage self-talk (positive thinking). #UCFLAE3414F17

This is a great NF of how bubble gum was invented. Gum which has been around for centuries, till 1928 when an accountant at a candy store decided to perfect different recipes. This is a good IR, for any student who is interested in NF and bubble gum. #UCFLAE3414F17

The Mitten written by Jan Brett, is a TL book that is from a Ukrainian folktale. This book is about a boy named Nikki who wants his Grandmother to knit him a mitten as white as the snow. Then Nikki loses his mitten and the different animals seek shelter in it from the cold. Till the mouse tickled the bear's nose, which made him sneeze. Then all the animals fly out of the mitten and at the end Nikki finds his mitten. #UCFLAE3414F17

This SF novel by James Dashner is a thriller, I was constantly on my toes. This novel is about Thomas who lost all his memories and who gets put into what the others call Glade. But when the frist girl ever gets put into the Glade, their world starts to change. Realizing there is only one way out the Glade and that is to go through the Maze. Very interesting book, can't wait to read the next one in the series. #UCFLAE3414F17

Written by Jack Prelutsky, this P book is hilarious for all ages. Some of these clever poems include Meet Miss Misinformation, Swami Gourami, and a poem that never ends. Jack Prelutsky would be a good AS, because of all his other P books. http://jackprelutsky.com/bio/ the url takes you to Jack Prelutsky website, that would be a good source for an AS. #UCFLAE3414F17

Written by Jack Prelutsky, is a P book that has funny little poems that anyone will love. From the jellyfish stew to boneless chicken. It is a good SR and a great way to introduce poetry to students. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activities/teaching-content/poetry-writing-j... the url is an activity about writing poetry. #UCFLAE3414F17

This is a funny F book that follows a dog named Douglas that gets into trouble, because he can't see. Spolier alart: By the end book his owner Nancy realizes he needs glasses and takes him to get them. This is a great RA, to show students its ok to be different. #UCFLAE3414F17

This is a great NF book, this would be a good RA to do before a science or math lesson. Actual size is about the measurements of animals shown at their actual sizes and how they relate to us. #UCFLAE3414F17

An adorable F story, that is sure to make you laugh. It is about a group of the scariest monsters around who get prepared to scare the kids on Halloween. But when a not so scary creature wants to join the club, the other monsters laugh. They quickly find out who is the scariest of all. Ethan Long is a great person to do AS on. #UCFLAE3414F17

What an incredible HF story, of Henry Brown who is fed up with slavery. Decides to find freedom by mailing himself to the North. A Caldecott Honor winner, a great IR. #UCFLAE3414F17

This is a great NF book since Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This is a great S book to read at thanksgiving because it tells you the story about this puppeteer named Tony Sarg. It goes through all that it takes to be a puppeteer of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Winner of Orbis Pictus Award and the Sibert Medal. #UCFLAE3414F17

This B of Dr. Martin Luther king Jr is a great way to show young readers about MLK. This book talks about how he grew up and dealt with racism along the way. This is a great SR, UDL 3.1 activate or supply background knowledge. EL 14. Simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant. http://www.scholastic.com/browse/collateral.jsp?id=35990 The url is a discussion guide to go along with the book. #UCFLAE3414F17

A HF book that takes place in 1967 and Holing Hoodhood is a middle school boy that deals with daily problems like Mrs. Baker. Who has him spending Wednesday afternoons with her. This book talks about historical events like the Veitnam war and MLK's death while having the funny day too day life of a 7th grader. A Newberry honor winner. Also a great IR. #UCFLAE3414F17

Written by Dan Santat, Beekle is a F book that is so sweet. Beekle is about a unimaginary friend that hasn't found his friend to imagine him yet. So he goes on adventure to find a friend to imagine him. Spoiler alert, he does at the end and it is so sweet. A Caldecott honor award, also I would use this as a GR or RA. Plus I love the back of this book, it's so cute! #UCFLAE3414F17

Written by Eric Litwin, illustrations by James Dean. Love this F book! This is an adorable book about Pete the Cat whose buttons just keep falling off, but Pete the Cat doesn't Care. He just keeps singing his song. A Geisel award winner and a great RA. #UCFLAE3414F17

The Giver by Lois Lowry, is a SF novel. A good LC book. It's about this boy named Jonas who lives in a perfect society. Finally he reaches the age where he his given a job, his job is to be given the memories of their past society. He then realizes he lives in a society that covers up things. I am not a fan of the ending, so I'll leave it at that. Newberry winner
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Written by Doreen Cronin, illustrations by Betsy Lewin. Is a great F book to read, it is a Caldecott award winner. It would be a great RT to do in the classroom. UDL 5.3 Build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance. EL 2. Promote cooperation (small groups). The url is a great RT script I found. http://www.timelessteacherstuff.com/readerstheater/ClickClackMooCowsThatType.htm... #UCFLAE3414F17

Great B, graphic novel of CeCe Bell. Love how she makes herself into a rabbit and how it's in comic strip form. Great for a LC. Also a Newberry honor winner. https://katherinewanner.wordpress.com/2016/04/09/el-deafo-classroom-activities/ this provides videos and key vocab. 2.1 Clarifying vocabulary and symbols. EL 42. Have students use timelines to arrange in sequence important facts and information. #UCFLAE3414F17

A sunshine State young reader award winner, Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a RF novel about a young boy named Auggie who was born a bit different. So he has trouble making friends, this story is so heart warming.