home

Add Review, Blurb, Quote

Add

Activity

Activity

Profile

Welcome to Litsy!

Litsy is a place to share and discover your favorite books with your favorite people.

Litsy is available on the web, for iOS and Android.

It’s fun.  It’s simple.  It’s all about the book. Sign up and get a little Litsy.

To respect member's privacy and keep things awesome, most of Litsy is hidden from Google. We let humans see and share pages, but not machines. Find out more.

This page is: Hidden

Trending Hashtags

87 users recently

64 users recently

28 users recently

77 users recently

#serieslove2024

22 users recently

28 users recently

Trending Books

Untitled

Untitled

66 users recently

Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued

Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued

Peter Sis

8 users recently

Now & Ben

Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin

Gene Barretta

9 users recently

Secrets of the Sea

Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine Scientist

Evan Griffith

7 users recently

Wonder

R. J. Palacio

9 users recently

About | Help / FAQs | Privacy | Terms | Press | Resources

Cruzdia1

Joined January 2018

review

Eager | Helen Fox

Pick

pick

This book is a SF and can be used in the classroom as a LC, IR, SR or GR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book is set at the end of the 21st century and Technocrats are in control. In the story Gavin and Fleur get help from a robot named EGR3 to fix their robot Grumps. Eager is a self aware robot who begins to learn things for himself and is capable of emotion. Adventure unfolds when the new robots begin to behave suspicious!

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that would pair well with this book is 3.2: Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships. This would fit well with this novel because it provides the opportunity for in depth discussion about the relationship between EGR3 and Gavin. By doing this students will be able to independently or with guidance discuss the relationships between the characters in the story and describe the dynamic between them. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 ESOL Strategies that pair well with this novel are 1, 5, and 6. 7y

Cruzdia1 The teaching resource that I‘ve attached is about using science fiction in the classroom. In it you can find suggested books and activities in order to engage your learners in science fiction. http://fablecroft.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/SciFi-in-the-classroom-Liter... 7y

devin.s I‘ve never heard of this book before! I love your resource, I will definitely have to check this out! 7y

RaimeyGallant Have you checked out the #teachersoflitsy hashtag yet? 7y

4 likes5 comments

review

The Book with No Pictures | B.J. Novak

Pick

pick

This is fiction and is a New York Times Best Seller. It can be used in class as a RA, SR, DR, CR or PR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This is a very unique book and had never seen anything like it. It is exactly what it sounds like! This book encourages the reader to get silly with their audience and there‘s nothing students love more than hearing their teacher make all kinds of silly noises! Every classroom should have a copy of this book!

AndreaG I love this idea...forcing kids to use their creativity to make things interesting. Also, I love that BJ Novak wrote it. He was a writer on one of my favorite shows: The Office 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this book is 1.3: Offer alternatives for visual information. This strategy is perfect because this book does not have any illustrations and therefore in order to make the text interesting and fun for students the teacher must read it in an animated way and essentially present the information in a different way! 7y

Cruzdia1 ESOL Strategies that pair well with this book are: 25 and 14. By acting out many of the things in this story allows second language learners to follow along easily because of the heavy use of gestures. 7y

See All 6 Comments

Cruzdia1 The teaching resource I‘ve attached for this book is a website full of content specific activities with this book. http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/the-book-with-no-pictures 7y

AshleyC I need to check this book out! Have heard a lot of good things about it, along with the activities it would be a great read. 7y

GraceNeg I will have to read this book ! It sounds really interesting. 7y

5 likes1 stack add6 comments

review

Frindle | Andrew Clements

Pick

pick

This book is RF and can be used in the classroom as a LC, AS, IR or GR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book is about a mischievous boy, creative thought, and the power of words! In the story, Nick decides to invent a new word but before he knows it everyone starts using the word! This proves to be a problem for Nick when his no non sense teacher demands he put an end to it! This is a must read!

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this book is 8.3: Foster collaboration and community. This can be achieved by doing a GR of this book with your students and engaging them in working in groups or in whole group while reading this book. Furthermore, students can be broken up into groups and collaborate on answering comprehension questions about the story. 7y

Cruzdia1 An ESOL strategy that pairs well with this activity is 44: Focus in thinking skills; predict, categorize, classify, observe and report. This can be done when students are working in groups to answer comprehension based questions in order to scaffold student understanding which will ultimately allow them to engage in the reading more in depth. 7y

Cruzdia1 The teaching resource that I found for this book is a lesson plan from Schoolastic which can be used with students in grades 3-5. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/frindle-lesson... 7y

DrSpalding Thorough and thoughtful. Minor errors. Excellent job aligning universal design principles to the book and follow up activity. 7y

DrSpalding Scholastic is an excellent resource! 7y

4 likes5 comments

review

The Elephant Scientist | Caitlin O'Connell, Donna M. Jackson

Pick

pick

This book is a NF, and a Boston Globe Horn award winner. It can can be used in the classroom as a IR, SR, CR or GR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book follows actual scientists in their daily work from the field to the lab. Not only does this book do a wonderful job at conveying scientific concepts through engaging narratives but also through captivating photography! It also features text features like captions, keys, footnotes and more!

paulettevp This book sounds like it‘s perfect for teaching scientific method or including it in an animal kingdom lesson. I‘m definitely going to check it out. 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this book is 6.3: Facilitate managing information and resources. This strategy is perfect for this book because this book has key text features that have to be taught explicitly to students who have limited exposure to them. This can be done through helping student manage this new information in an easy to understand manner. 7y

Cruzdia1 An ESOL strategy that pairs well with this book is 23: Structure advanced organizers consisting for new terminology that learners will encounter in the new lesson vocabulary to be reviewed. An example of this is providing students with a visual aid of different definitions like key term, glossary, footnote and captions. 7y

See All 6 Comments

Cruzdia1 An applicable teaching resource for this book is this discussions guide that I‘ve attached https://www.scribd.com/document/203734508/The-Elephant-Scientist-Discussion-Guid... 7y

AshleyC Yes I agree with @paulettevp! This is can be a great science book to keep in your classroom library. 7y

paulettevp @AshleyC Thank you! 7y

4 likes6 comments

review

Do You Want to Be My Friend? | Eric Carle

Pick

pick

This book is F, and a Laura Ingalls Wilder award winner. It can be used in the classroom as a RA, S, AS, IR or PR. #UCFLAE3414
This book is about a mouse who sets out to make a friend. It is a unique book because it only features text on the 1st page which makes it a great book for young children who are still learning how to read. However, the illustrations make it captivating for a variety of ages!

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this book is 2.4: Promote understanding across languages. This book is great for that because of the reduced amounts of text which makes it easier for ELLs to understand, follow along and participate. 7y

Cruzdia1 An ESOL strategy that pairs well with this book is 36: Ask numerous questions which require higher level thinking responses. While reading this book you can ask students higher order questions like “Why do you think it is important to make friends?” “How can we show someone that we would like to be friends with them?” “What are characteristics of a good friend?” 7y

Cruzdia1 The resource that I attached for this book is a 5-Day gradual release lesson plan so that you and students can explore the different themes in this story in depth. This activity would work best with younger students. http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/do-you-want-to-be-my-friend/ (edited) 7y

DrSpalding I agree, this book could be used in many ways. I have seen a great storytelling. Knowing that this author produces beautiful images, they would make for excellent props. Well done. 7y

JennaMichelleCohn I love the 5 day plan you attached. I think it‘s great that this can really be expanded and dug into to get everything possible out of it. 5y

3 likes5 comments

review

Because of Winn-Dixie (Turtleback School & Library) | Kate DiCamillo

Pick

pick

This book is a RF & a Sunshine State Young Readers award winner! This book can be used in the classroom as a LC, GR, AS, or RA. #UCFLAE3414SP18
It is about a girl who visits her local supermarket & returns home with a scruffy dog who becomes the reason behind a very interesting summer. Winn Dixie helps Opal make friends, and gain the courage to ask her father about her absent mother. This is a must read for animal lovers or dog parents out there!

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this book is 5.3: Build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance. This strategy works well with this book because it allows you to delve into the specific vocabulary that‘s used in this book and open up those discussions to your students. 7y

Cruzdia1 An ESOL strategy that pairs well with this book is 45: Use venom diagrams to contrast and compare. This can be done to make comparisons and contrasts between the characters in the story. You can also modify this activity and make it more rigorous by encouraging students to compare/contrast amongst the different characters. By doing this students will be able to easy see how the characters change and how it makes the story progress. 7y

Cruzdia1 The teaching resource that I thought would be helpful for this book are these neat 5 chapter increment comprehension question worksheets. https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/m/?s=book-because-of-winn-dixie.html these can be used to keep students on task while reading and as a form of assessment to check for understanding. (edited) 7y

DrSpalding There are many dog lovers that will enjoy this book. I agree! I think it is best used as a read aloud or literature circle. Venn not venom diagram 🙂 7y

3 likes4 comments

review

Steamboat School | Deborah Hopkinson

Pick

pick

This book is both a HF and a BF, as well as a Jane Addams award winner. This book can be used in the classroom as a RA, S, IR, SR or CR. #UCFLAE3414
Steamboat School is inspired by the life of Reverend John Berry Meachum who fought tirelessly for the rights of African Americans. This book tells the story of how he managed to teach a group of children despite the odds against them! This book is a must have for any classroom library!

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this book is 9.1: promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation. This is a great strategy to use with this book because it can be related to how the children in the book drew were motivated to learn because of their lack of resources and truly desired to learn despite obstacles that they faced. 7y

Cruzdia1 An ESOL strategy that pairs well with this book is 28: Provide biographies of significant men and women. This is a great strategy to use since this book is influenced by the life of Reverend John Meachum and it would allow you to bring in texts about him and other influential people during this time in addition to this book. 7y

Cruzdia1 The teaching resource that I attached for this book is a biographical online page detailing different aspects of Reverend John Meachum. http://www.blackpast.org/aah/meachum-john-berry-1789-1854 This will be useful to incorporate into your lesson when exploring this book. 7y

JennaMichelleCohn To expand on the ESOL strategy, this could be made into an entire unit with important figures being the main focus of each day. 5y

2 likes4 comments

review

You Are Not Small | Anna Kang, Chris Weyant

Pick

pick

This book is a F, Geisel award winner and can be used in the classroom as a RA, S, IR, SR or DR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This is a very cute and relatable story which serves to remind us to try to view things from the perspective of others. One of the lessons that this book can teach children is that just because someone‘s opinion may be different than yours, it does not mean they are wrong! This book also features a silly unexpected twist at the end!

Cruzdia1 A useful UDL strategy for this book is 4.1: Vary the methods for response and navigation. While reading this story you can welcome students to respond to the story in a variety of ways. For example, you can have them recreate the facial expressions of the characters in the story. 7y

Cruzdia1 An ESOL strategy that would work with this book is 3: Encourage self talk. This can be done during a RA. You can ask students leading questions about the story in order to scaffold student understanding. 7y

Cruzdia1 The resource that I picked for this book is a link to a TPT site which has activities like: create a creature, big and small hands and feet t-shirt craft, measurement lesson with printable, , or = lesson with printable, patterns printable and a printable growth chart for the classroom. This is a great way to integrate several different content areas into 1 lesson. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/You-Are-Not-Small-Kids-Activity-Guid... 7y

3 likes4 comments

review

The Carnival at Bray | Jessie Ann Foley

Pick

pick

This is a F book, Printz award winner and can be used in the classroom as a LC AS or IR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
When 1st love and sudden death simultaneously strike, a determined Maggie embarks on a life changing mission to fulfill a dying wish. Through her experiences Maggie discovers new things about life and herself.

Cruzdia1 A ESOL strategy that pairs well with this book is 17: Provide contextual support through audio visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions. This can be done by conducting a shared reading with an audio book version of the text to allow students to follow along the story with. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that pairs well with this activity is 8.2: Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge. 7y

Cruzdia1 Here‘s a link to the author discussing The Carnival at Bray, what inspired her to write it, the influence of 90‘s music, and the joy of meeting readers! This would be great to include in a AS! https://youtu.be/HDU1ESGgjSw 7y

DrSpalding What a great post. You are the first to read a Printz award winner. I like that you noted an audiobook and the idea of using this during an author study. 7y

2 likes4 comments

review

Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 | Larry Dane Brimner

Pick

pick

This book is a NF, Sibert award winner and can be used in the classroom as a RA, AS, IR, SR or DR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book features a wonderful array of photographs that illustrate this time period in American history and would be a great book to feature during Black History Month! It‘s about a group of civil rights activists who launched the Freedom Ride aiming to challenge the practice of segregation on buses in the South.

Cruzdia1 A great UDL strategy that can be used with this book is 7.1: Optimize individual choice and autonomy. An ESOL strategy that can be incorporated into this class is 14: simplify your speech by making it slower and more redundant. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 Here‘s a cool documentary style clip of the African American Civil Rights Movement in the United States, this one mainly concentrating on segregation in the South. https://youtu.be/Sqsb9FqdpVk 7y

DrSpalding Diana, you did a beautiful job reading a variety of award winners. Excellent choice in this Sibert award winner with a helpful five minute YouTube video as a complement. What a great book to read during a social studies unit in February. 7y

2 likes3 comments

review

Elijah of Buxton | Christopher Paul Curtis

Pick

pick

This book is a HF, Scott O‘Dell award winner, and can be used in the classroom as a LC, S, IR, or GR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This story follows an 11 year old boy born into freedom from Buxton, Canada. In this story Elijah embarks on a journey to America in pursuit of the thief that stole his friends money and along the way he discovers the atrocities his parents experienced as slaves.

Cruzdia1 A useful UDL strategy for this book is 6.2: Support planning and strategy development. A relevant ESOL strategy for this book is 16: Integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 Here‘s a cool interactive Jeopardy game that even allows you to play in teams! https://jeopardylabs.com/play/elijah-of-buxton-balanced-literacy-project-6-games 7y

2 likes2 comments

review

Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White | Melissa Sweet

Pick

pick

This book is a B, Orbis Pictus award winner and can be used in the classroom as an AS, IR, PR, or CR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book is a wonderful mix of personal letters, notes, photos,and family ephemera and detailed illustrations about the life of writer E.B White who is most well known for writing Charlottes Web. The title of this book is actually a reference to Wilbur from Charlottes Web who is deemed “Some Pig” by Charlotte.

paulettevp Charlotte‘s Web was one of my favorite books growing up. I had no idea about this book! I would definitely incorporate it for an Author‘s Study or Charlotte‘s Web Unit. Love this! (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that can be used for this book is 1.1 Offer ways of customizing the display of information. An ESOL strategy that could be used with this book is 20: List the most important words and phrases you use or plan to use in a presentation, transparency or chalkboard. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 Here‘s a link with some activities that have been developed by national reading experts for you to use with children, ages birth to Grade 6. That way they can become great writers like EB White! http://www.readingrockets.org/article/25-activities-reading-and-writing-fun 7y

3 likes3 comments

review

Lowriders to the Center of the Earth | Cathy Camper

Pick

pick

This is a fictional comic book, Pura Belpre award winner and can be used in the classroom as SR, PR, IR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
A trio of friends set out on a mission to rescue their cat who is being kept prisoner in the realm of Mictlantecuhtli by an Aztec god of the underworld! With cool Spanish phrases on every page, a glossary of terms, and an action packed plot that sneaks science and Aztec lore this book proves to be a visual/linguistic delight!

Cruzdia1 A useful UDL strategy to implement with this book is 3.2: highlight patterns, critical feature, big ideas, and relationships. A ESOL strategy that can be used with this book is 24: Incorporate the culture and the language of second language learners in your curriculum. This is important to do for your students so that they see themselves and others who look like them represented positively in literature. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 In this article, you can find instructions on how to write, draw and publish your very own comic! Just like in the book! It‘s quick, it‘s easy and it‘s lots of fun. Children are sure to have fun with this new spin on writing! http://www.mykidsadventures.com/create-comic-strip-kids/ 7y

2 likes2 comments

review

The Lion and the Mouse | Aesop, Jerry Pinkney

Pick

pick

This book is a TL book, Caldecott winner and can be used as a RA, S, RT, IR, SR, DR. #UCFLAE3414SP18
This book is an adaptation of one of Aesop‘s fables and tells the story of an unlikely pair that learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted. With vivid illustrations this book is sure to be a hit amongst students of all grade levels.

Cruzdia1 A useful UDL strategy for this book is 9.3: Develop self-assessment and reflection. A great ESOL strategy for this is 15: Reinforce the key ideas you present again and again. This strategy is especially for young learners who benefit from a lot of repetition. 7y

Cruzdia1 After reading The Lion and the Mouse you can use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning! https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/material/lion-and-mouse-word-search 7y

2 likes2 comments

review

Big Red Lollipop | Rukhsana Khan

Pick

pick

This is a fictional book & winner of the Charlotte Zolotow award and can be used in the classroom as a RA, AS, IR, SR, or DR. It‘s about a girl named Rubina, who is new to America, from Pakistan. When Rubina is invited to her first birthday party in America, her mother insists that she bring her little sister.

Cruzdia1 UDL Strategies: A UDL strategy that can be applied to this book is 2.4 which is promoting understanding across languages. The bilingual nature of this book makes that very achievable. Some other applicable UDL Strategies are: 3.2, 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3. (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 Its a must read if you have a little sister, or if YOU are a little sister. This story is very relatable and reminds me a lot of my own younger sister! And a great multicultural text! #UCFLAE3414SP18 //// ESOL Strategy: 24 would be great ESOL strategy to incorporate the culture and the language of second language learners in your class. (edited) 7y

KaitlynN I think this is such a cool book. I‘m excited to read it. It‘s so amazing to me when authors can take an unfamiliar culture, or place, and make it super relatable. I think it would be great to use a book like this in class because, although not all kids know someone from another country, or culture, they can all find a way to relate to having a little sister, being a little sister, knowing someone with a sister, having a younger cousin or friend. 7y

Cruzdia1 Since this book is mainly about two sisters for my teaching resource I provided a link to 20 games to build sibling (or friend!) relationships! https://playtivities.com/activities-for-siblings/ This would be something fun to do after reading this story! 7y

2 likes4 comments

review

The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill

This post contains spoilers

Meh

so-so

The Girl Who Drank the Moon is a modern fantasy (F) book and a Newbery award winner which can be used in the classroom as a LC, RA, AS, IR, or SR. It features a strong female protagonist who is taken from her family but later saved by a magical, kind hearted witch. #UCFLAE4314SP18

Cruzdia1 Here is a link to a teacherspayteachers store where 92 discussion question cards are available for purchase if a teacher were using this book for a LC in their class. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Girl-Who-Drank-the-Moon-Discussi... . Discussion cards would be a great way to encourage/motivate students to discuss/reflect on what is taking place in the story. 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that can be used for this book is 4.1 Vary the methods for response and navigation. An EL strategy that can be implemented for this lesson is #29 Offer a variety of reference materials at the students‘ instructional level for independent use. 7y

WendyV I really enjoyed this book too! I love your resources that you found for the discussion cards for LC. We should definitely use them with our LC! 🧙🏼‍♀️🌒🐉 7y

See All 7 Comments

Ryanne.H I wasn‘t sure if I wanted to read this because I wasn‘t sure what it was about. BUT I love stories with a little mystery and adventure. I love that you found discussion cards, that is such a great idea! 7y

DrSpalding Excellent post. Nice job aligning UDL principles. The TpT resource is valuable however, I think you all could create your own discussion cards or have students create them as they read. This would be a valuable, educational experience for them.❤️📚 7y

NicoleCumbo I didn‘t get the chance to read this book in class, but it sounds really cool and magical! I can‘t wait to read it! 7y

Cruzdia1 This Jeopardy game is a perfect way to review concepts and ideas from The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Jeopardy categories are Characters, Day of Sacrifice, Setting, Sorrow Eater, and Magic. Divide your class into teams or challenge them to see who gets a higher score! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/33073378496462592/ 7y

4 likes7 comments

review

Actual Size | Steve Jenkins

Pick

pick

Actual Size is a (NF) book and can be used in the classroom as an RA, IR, SR, or PR which illustrates animals both large and small in their actual size! This book has received the Booklist Editor‘s Choice Children‘s book award! This book can be used during math or science instruction in order to give students reference about how big/small a certain animal is or in order to refine measuring skills. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Cruzdia1 Actual Size can be used during math or science instruction in order to give students reference about how big/small a certain animal is. An example of a relevant activity is available at http://www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com/readers_guides/pdfs/JenkinsGuide.pdf which provides teachers with a variety of classroom activity lesson plans to accompany Actual Size, as well as other activities that accompany books written by Steve Jenkins. 7y

Cruzdia1 A relevant UD strategy for this book is 2.3 Support decoding I‘d text, mathematical notation, and symbols. An applicable EL strategy that can be used for this book is #30 Encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships. (edited) 7y

DrSpalding I like that you have used the publishers website. There are valuable tools on each side that could benefit you and your future students. Nice alignment! 7y

4 likes1 stack add3 comments

review

Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets | Kwame Alexander

Pick

pick

This book is a (P) and is the winner of the Corbett‘s Scott King Award and can be used as a RA, S, RT, IR, SR or DR. This book contains rich and colorful mixed media images by Ekua Holmes. This book invites the reader to listen to, and may even inspire you to write poetry as well. #UCFLAE4313SP18

Cruzdia1 This book can be used in class to motivate students to become poets themselves. I would encourage students to write their own poetry and then participate in a RA. Some other teaching strategies that can be used for this activity are S, RT, IR, or DR. An example of this is illustrated in this video by edutopia that shows how performance poetry has the power to engage students in effective ways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8eym-7jeo0&t=36s 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that can be implemented is 5.3 build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance. An EL strategy that can be used is #24 incorporate the culture and the language of second language learners in your curriculum. This can be done by helping the student draw inspiration from poets who your student can relate to. 7y

GraceNeg I have to read this book ! 😃 7y

DrSpalding I love that you read this current award winner. The mixed media images are beautiful! Excellent alignment to UDL and EL strategies. 7y

1 like4 comments

review

Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival | Kirby Larson, Mary Nethery

Pick

pick

The story of the two bobbies is an animal (B) and some teaching strategies that can be implemented with the use of this book are IR, GR, PR, RA, and S.
It follows a dog and a cat during hurricane Katrina in New Orleans after being abandoned. A great teaching strategy for this book is RA which will allow children the opportunity to share their feelings about the book. In addition, this book may also be used as a S, IR, PR and GR.
#UCFLAE3414SP18

Cruzdia1 Some teaching strategies that can be implemented with the use of this book are IR, GR, PR, RA, and S. This book is great for RA because it helps students learn how to use language to make sense of the world; it improves their information processing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Here is a link to an RA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B69EEnvAzBs 7y

Cruzdia1 #UCFLAE3414SP18
A UDL strategy that can be implemented in this lesson is 1.2 offer alternatives for auditory information, in this lesson that would be listening to a read a-loud online. An EL strategy that could be used for this lesson is #11 place the language in meaningful context. 7y

DrSpalding Nice video resource. Stopping and periodically asking comprehension questions is a wise strategy when using read aloud videos. 7y

Cruzdia1 This book is great for RA because it helps students learn how to use language to make sense of the world; it improves their information processing skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Here is a link to an RA! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B69EEnvAzBs 7y

3 likes4 comments

review

One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia

Pick

pick

This book is a HF novel intended for grades 3-5 and won the 2011 Newbery Award, and the 2011 Coretta Scott King Award for Authors and can be used in class as a LC, SR, GR or IR. It tells the story of 3 sisters who travel to Oakland, CA in 1968 to meet their mother who abandoned them when they were young. During their stay, they learn more than they bargained for. #UCFLAE3414SP18

Cruzdia1 Here‘s a link with information about the author that can be used in class to conduct an in class AS: https://bookpage.com/interviews/8564-Rita-Williams-garcia#.Wo... (edited) 7y

Cruzdia1 A UDL strategy that would pair well with this book is 3.1 which is activating or supplying background knowledge. This can be achieved by asking the students what they know about this time period. Some EL strategies that can be used are #5 which teaches technical vocabulary that supports key concepts within the story. Some additional UDL strategies are: 6.3, 2.1, and 1.2. Some additional EL strategies are #4, and #2. 7y

DrSpalding Nice alignment and I really like this resource. This is a wonderful book that teaches about sisterhood and history. 7y

5 likes3 comments