@JessicaO on Litsy

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish | Seuss

pick

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is a P book written by Dr. Seuss! This book is great for beginning readers and a super fun RA book to read to your class! This books tells the story of Jay and Kay and all of the amazing creatures that they have for pets. Not only are these creatures pets, but they are also friends. Read the book to see all the different types of friends Jay and Kay have!! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO Below I have linked fun activities and lesson plans that go along with this book! It will be great to use this book as a RA to your students and see how they react to the story. UDL principle 2.5 to illustrate through multiple media and ESOL strategy #4 to link the lesson to students‘ prior knowledge work best for this book! Students can communicate different pets or imaginative friends they have created in their own minds and share to the class! 5y

JessicaO https://seasonal.theteacherscorner.net/read-across-america/one-fish-two-fish.php 5y

gpraytor Everyone loves this classic and one that never goes out of style! 5y

DrSpalding His books are excellent read alouds. Fun and educational! There is a great deal of rhyme incorporated into his books which aids phonological awareness. Helpful resource and nice alignment to universal design principles and strategies. 4y

6 likes4 comments

JessicaO

Jack and the Beanstalk | Carol Ottolenghi

pick

Jack and the Beanstalk is a TL book and is written by Carol Ottolenghi and illustrated by Guy Porfirio. This book tells the story of a young boy name Jack who comes across mysterious magic beans. When they get planted into the ground, a huge beanstalk build sky high into the air. Jack decides to climb the beanstalk and finds a kingdom of giants at the top! Read to see what happens when Jack fearlessly faces these giants! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO Below, I have linked different lesson plans that teachers can use to implement this book in the class. A great way to use this book is for a RA or S. This book is a classic and students love to see your interpretation of the story through props and other learning aids! The UDL principle that aligns is 3.1 to activate or supply background knowledge of the classic book! And ESOL strategy #2 to promote cooperation of the students to work together! (edited) 5y

JessicaO http://www.myfreshplans.com/2010/05/jack-and-the-beanstalk-lesson-plans/ 5y

DrSpalding There is so much to be learned from classic traditional literature. I agree that storytelling would be an option along with read aloud. Seeing the story come to life with props certainly helps comprehension. 4y

4 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Oh No!: Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World | Mac Barnett

pick

Oh No! is a fun SF book that is written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Dan Santat. This book is about an extremely smart young girl who decides to build a giant robot for the science fair at school. Even though she thinks that she has the first place win in the bag, unexpected mayhem and craziness happens at the science fair! Do you think she will pull out the win? Read to find out what crazy evens happen at the science fair! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book is going to have your students on their toes wanting to know what happens next! This book would be great to use as a RA. Make the story more interesting by adding fun sound effects and props. UDL principle 2.1 to clarify vocabulary and symbols would align great with this book to prepare students for vocabulary that is unknown in the book. Also, ESOL strategy #10 to teach think, pair and share strategies in cooperative groups. 5y

JessicaO Here is a credited scholastic link to get more information about Oh No! https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/oh-no--or-how-my-science-project-destr... 5y

gpraytor I love this pick and want to pick it up! I really like the principles you picked to use in your lesson! 5y

DrSpalding Scholastic is a high-quality resource. Remember that just because something includes the topic of science does not mean it is science fiction per se. Check your genre FlipBook. 4y

5 likes4 comments

JessicaO

Marching With Aunt Susan: Susan B. Anthony and the Fight for Women's Suffrage | Claire Rudolf Murphy

pick

Marching With Aunt Susan is a HF book written by Claire Rudolf Murphy and illustrated by Stacey Schuett. This book tells the story of a young girl named Bessie lived in 1896. This was when women could not do anything other than be wives and mothers. Bessie knew she wanted more out of life, but couldn‘t figure out what that was...until she met Susan B. Anthony. Read to see how Bessie finds herself and fights for women‘s rights. #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book can be used as a RA or S. Acting out or using props such as women‘s suffrage posters would really help with understanding for students! Below, I linked all types of lesson plans for different content areas that work well with this book. It is great to see the limitless potential that this book has. UDL 3.4 to maximize transfer and generalization and ESOL strategy #11 to place language in meaningful context work great for this book. 5y

JessicaO http://www.clairerudolfmurphy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Marching-with-Aunt-... 5y

Mazzole18 What a great book to introduce a hard topic to young readers. This is a part of our history that can have a lot of questions but I like how this can be presented from the book! 5y

DrSpalding What a great book to incorporate into a social studies unit especially in an election year. To know that we had women fight for our right to vote is some thing that our students should know. Helpful resource! 4y

4 likes4 comments

JessicaO

Actual Size | Steve Jenkins

pick

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins is a NF book. Actual Size was awarded the Orbis Pictus Award. How big to you think your hand is compared to that of a brown bear? Actual Size can answer these fun questions for you! This book displays the actual size of animals and their body parts. Add this book to your library and see the excitement in students! They will love comparing themselves to the actual size depictions of the different animals #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book is great for a RA. Students will be be completely engaged in the pictures on the pages! The lesson I have linked work perfectly because it has students measure themselves on the page and guess what they think the size is! UDL principle 1.3 to offer alternatives for visual information and ESOL strategy #4 to link the lesson to students prior knowledge! Both of these work great for this lesson plan. 5y

JessicaO https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/Actual-Size-lesson.html 5y

DrSpalding You have been citing helpful resources however remember to consult the author and publisher first! Often times they have some of the very best resources to implement their books in your classroom. This is an excellent book to integrate into your math curriculum. 4y

4 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Rosa | Nikki Giovanni, Bryan Collier

pick

Rosa is a biography about Rosa Parks. This book was written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Bryan Collier. Rosa as been awarded the Caldecott Medal and Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrations. This wonderful picture book tells the story of Rosa Parks, the struggles that she faced, and how she became to be one of the greatest influencers in American History. #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO Rosa is great to use as a RA. After the RA, I have linked a few lesson plan ideas from scholastic. My favorite is having the students write newspaper articles about key events that happened in Rosa Parks life! The aligning UDL is 3.2 to highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships. And the aligning ESOL strategy is #3 to encourage self talk or positive thinking. A high positive message can come from this lesson! 5y

JessicaO http://teacher.scholastic.com/lessonplans/bookfairs/currconnection/rosa.htm 5y

Mazzole18 Jessica,
This looks like a good story to read especially to encourage self talk and positive thinking. It is important to educated students about racial injustice so history doesn't repeat itself. 5y

DrSpalding What an authentic reason to write… A newspaper article. This shows the quality lesson plan ideas provided by Scholastic! Use them! 4y

3 likes4 comments

JessicaO

One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia

pick

One Crazy Summer is a HF book written by Rita Williams-Garcia. This book won the Coretta Scott King, Newbery Medal, and Scott O'dell Award for Historical Fiction. This book tells the story of three sister named Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern. These sisters are traveling to California to visit their mother who abandoned them, Cecile. While attending summer camp, these girl learn so much about who they are, their history, and the world. #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book would be great to use in LCs or as an IR. In the lesson I linked below, students will answer important focus soon questions together in groups and then apply some of the life lesson taught in the book to their own person lives. UDL 3.2 to highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships and ESOL strategy #4 to link lesson to prior knowledge align perfectly with this book‘s lesson plan. 5y

JessicaO https://www.rif.org/sites/default/files/Support_Materials/One-Crazy-Summer-Discu... 5y

DrSpalding This book has won so many awards! I am thrilled you chose to read this. Your universal design principle specifically highlighting relationships certainly works well with this title. Consider using this as a literature circle option to complement your social studies curriculum in fifth grade. 4y

6 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Bridge to Terabithia | Katherine Paterson

pick

Bridge to Terabithia is a MF book that focuses on the wonders of imagination. Written by Katherine Paterson, this book won the Newbery Medal award! Discover the magical kingdom of Terabithia with Leslie Burke and Jess Aaron‘s, the main characters! Read about unbreakable friendships, loving families, and heartbreaking twists that leave you completely in love with the story and wanting to visit Terabithia yourself! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book is great for LCs or IR. For LC purposes, I linked a lesson plan that guides critical thinking questions and a great discussion with students! UDL 2.1 to clarify vocabulary and symbols and ESOL strategy #2 to promote cooperation are great for this lesson plan align with this lesson plan. There is some difficult vocabulary, so just touch on these with your students in the group setting! (edited) 5y

JessicaO https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/bridge-terabit... 5y

CameoD I love this book and the movie that went along with it! Your idea to use this as an LC opportunity was terrific :) 5y

DrSpalding This is another story that truly evokes emotions. Utilizing resources that highlight higher level vocabulary is a wise choice. 4y

6 likes4 comments

JessicaO

Martin's big words: the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr | Doreen Rappaport

pick

Martin‘s Big Words is a B about the life of Martin Luther King. Written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier, this book won the Caldecott medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book Award! Read about the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King, the struggles that he faced, and how he came to overcome adversity! Your students will love reading about his words truly changed the world for the better! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book his a huge story to tell, so what better way to fully engage students then having them experience what Martin Luther Ling and other African American people had to go through? This lesson plan that I have linked below aligns with UDL principle 3.3 to guide information processing, visualization, and manipulation. Also, ESOL strategy #2 to promise cooperation of the students. 5y

JessicaO https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/images/public_education/lesson_plans... 5y

DrSpalding This book does have a huge story to tell! There are a few minor errors throughout some of your posts. Promoting cooperation is something that this book teaches and King believed in. This would be an excellent book to include in your social studies curriculum when teaching about historical figures or the civil rights movement. 4y

2 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell | Tanya Lee Stone

pick

Who Says Women Can‘t be Doctors is a biography about the life of Elizabeth Blackwell written by Tanya Lee Stone and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. Blackwell lived in a time when women were to only be wives or mothers, but she wanted to become a doctor more than anything. Read this amazing and empowering story about how Blackwell came to be the first female doctor in America! You and your students will be inspired! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book can be used as a RA. The lesson plan that I have linked below has the students answer questions as a whole group, write a letter to the president on equal rights, and then share a job they wish to have one day! This works perfect for UDL 6.1 to guide appropriate goal setting and ESOL standard #22 to give ELL enough wait time to answer. 5y

JessicaO https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56663dee841abafca76d6f46/t/59f37a77d6839a... 5y

Mazzole18 Jessica,
This sounds like a great book to empower students to peruse their dreams. I like that you have included a writing activity. Strategy 22 is great strategy to follow in general. It is important to have enough wait time and make student feel comfortable and give them time to talk.
Nick 5y

DrSpalding I agree with Nick. This book would empower students to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. Some children know at a very young age what they want to do in these books can support them. Helpful resource and nice alignment. 4y

3 likes4 comments

JessicaO

A Year Down Yonder | Richard Peck

pick

A Year Down Yonder is an HF book written by Richard Peck. This book is classic children‘s literature, and it won the Newbery Medal. Mary Alice is the main character and the book tells the story of her relationship with her grandma. Mary Alice does not like spending summers with her grandma because she is always scheming. Read and scheme along with Mary Alice and her grandma to see how their relationship changes in an unexpected way #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO Teachers can use this book for IR. Below is a link to a scholastic lesson plan that has students write a letter about a new place or situation they have been in. Then another student will write back as a mom. This is great for UDL3.1 to activate or supply background knowledge. Also, for ELL standard#4 to link lesson topic to student‘s prior knowledge. Students get to relate this book to their personal lives, which is great for deeper understanding (edited) 5y

JessicaO https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/year-down-yond... 5y

DrSpalding I read this book when it won the award. I enjoyed it and the sequel. I agree that students can make text to self connection with books like these. This could be an excellent option for literature circles. Your extension activity, writing a letter, is a good one! 4y

3 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Wonder | R J Palacio

pick

Wonder is an amazing and incredible fiction book about a young boy named August (Auggie). Written by R.J. Palacio, this heartwarming book will have you in tears! It is about Auggie‘s disability called craniofacial abnormality and how he cops with life at a new school with it! We see the world through his eyes in this book. You need to read this and witness all of the different emotions along with Auggie!

JessicaO You will love having this book in your classroom! This book can be used for IR and LCs. You can also read it aloud to the class for them to process the story deeper. UDL 2.1 would be best because there are going to be words or phrases that are hard to understand. Scaffold this information for yo it students. ESOL strategy #2 would be great to get the ELL‘s in a small group and really talk about this book in depth for better understanding. (edited) 5y

JessicaO Here is a link from Scholastic that tells you different ways you can use Wonder in your classroom!

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/teaching-tools/articles/how-to-use-wonder-to... 5y

Nkaufmann I chose Wonder for my individual reading book so I am even more excited to read it after your post! I agree with you in that ESOL strategy #2 would work with this book as students could get into small groups and talk about what stood out to them in the book, unfamiliar vocabulary words, etc. 5y

bsiqueira What a beautiful story. This book is such a wonderful addition to a classroom and is jam packed with lessons. It would make a great IR. Your UDL and ESOL strategy are perfect! 5y

DrSpalding #choosekind is a movement that you can follow on social media. Teachers have used this # to promote kindness in their classrooms. This book has a powerful message. Your resource is excellent. There is also another resource just for this book! https://wonderthebook.com/books/wonder 4y

10 likes5 comments

JessicaO

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs | Jon Scieszka

pick

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs is a MF book written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith. This book is such a fun read and definitely recommend it. This book is about the true story of what happened with the three little pigs and the big bad wolf! Do you think that he really did it? What is the truth? I guess you‘re going to have to read and find out!

JessicaO This book is perfect to use for a RA. Students will find it fun to hear the so called “real story”. UDL 3.1 can be used to jog their memory of the original story! ESOL #17 can be used to demonstrate the huffs and puffs and sneezes! Use your body to show them what certain things mean! Below is a link to some great ideas on how to use this in your future classroom https://www.varsitytutors.com/englishteacher/true-story-three-little-pigs-lesson... 5y

Mazzole18 Yes Jessica! I think UDL 3.1 is a great for this book. Relating this book to the original story will provide great background knowledge! 5y

DrSpalding Comparing and contrasting the original version with this version told from the point of view of the wolf is an excellent idea. Excellent book selections. Read the original first and then this traditional literature variant. 4y

6 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes | Eric Litwin

pick

Pete the Cat is a MF book written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. Pete the cat is an adorable book about a cat named Pete and his new white shoes! Pete is skipping around town in his new white shoes and a long the way, he steps in some funky fun substances that change the color of his shoes. Pete did not see this as a bad thing. Instead,Pete stayed positive, loved his new shoes no matter what, and knew that all is good in the world!

JessicaO This book is perfect for RA or S activities! The students will find it fun to hear you sing along with Pete. You could even have the students sing along with you! UDL 3.1 is perfect because students will already recognize cats, colors, and shows! Since they already have something to relate to, use this to your teaching advantage. ESOL strategy #3 promotes positive self talk and and thinking! (edited) 5y

JessicaO Below is a link to several different ways you can use Pete the Cat in your classroom
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pinterest.com/amp/pin/260857003389539425/ 5y

Nkaufmann Jessica, I think another good strategy you could use is encouraging positive self talk as in this book, Pete the cat always remains positive even when he steps into some weird stuff. I agree that this book would be great for RA activities. The students will love the beautiful illustrations. 5y

DrSpalding Funky fun substances is a great way to describe what happens in the story. You have a nice writing style. There are so many things you can do with this positive blue cat in your future, primary classroom. 4y

4 likes1 stack add4 comments

JessicaO

The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill

pick

The Girl Who Drank the Moon is written by Kelly Barnhill and won the John Newbery Award. This MF is about a witch that a town gives sacrifices of babies to in order to keep their town safe. Little did they know that she is actually a good witch that cares for the children that she receives and feeds them starlight. Read and find out what happens when the witch accidentally feeds one of the children moonlight!

JessicaO UDL 3.1 has the teacher use multiple media For communication. This is perfect for LCs. Below, I have linked all of the ways that teachers can use this book in their classroom! ESOL strategy #22 is great for this book in lessons because students will need more time to think and process the storyline. Giving them that time will enhance their understanding.
http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/the-girl-who-drank-the-moon/hickleberrypunchf... (edited) 5y

Mazzole18 I love the UDL and Esol strategy‘s you have for this book. Giving more time for ESOL will be necessary for them to process the material! Very good! 5y

DrSpalding I am so happy you enjoyed this book. You picked a good book for your interests. I know you enjoy modern fantasy and this is an excellent example of the genre. Nice alignment. 4y

6 likes3 comments

JessicaO

The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate

pick

The One and Only Ivan is an MF book written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. It was awarded the Newbery Medal. This wonderful story is told from Ivan the gorillas point of view. Ivan has been in captivity his whole life at a mall. Read this book and go through all of the emotions with Ivan! Uncover new friendships and see his unbelievable story of growth through his eyes. #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO This book can be used in a classroom for IR and LC purposes. Whether you read the book to the class, or the students read it in LCs, the students will benefit tremendously from this gorillas story! UDL principle 3.2 can be used to highlight key ideas, relationships, and critical features for the students. ESOL strategy #3 can be used to encourage positive self talk to relate more to the book! (edited) 5y

Mazzole18 I read this book for my ILC and loved it! The UDL you chose is spot on because their is a lot of relationships that can be highlighted in this book especially between Iven and Ruby. 5y

DrSpalding Independent reading or literature circle… This book should be shared with intermediate students. Join our Twitter chat on August 14 at 7 PM! 4y

9 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race | Margot Lee Shetterly

pick

Hidden Figures is an empowering NF book written by Margot Lee Shetterly and illustrated by Luara Freeman. This book won the Coretta Scott King Award. The true story of 4 black women who worked with NASA is told in this book. These 4 women helped NASA launch men into space, and their extraordinary talents were hidden in the background! You have to read the story of these women to your students because it is so cultural impacting! #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO Teachers can you this book as a LC and IR. Vocabulary is a challenge in this book, so there needs to be UDL and ESOl strategies that accomodate this. My recommendation is UDL 2.1 to clarify vocabulary and symbols. This leads to ESOL strategy #20 which has the teacher list the words or phrases used in the book prior to the reading. 5y

JessicaO Here is a link to great resources provided by Scholastic to help you integrate this book into your classroom! https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/christy-crawford/2017/Fast-and-Fu... 5y

DrSpalding Some of your peers have highlighted this book as well. NASA has some helpful resources in addition to Scholastic which of course is a high-quality resource. Your universal design and English learner strategies work nicely with the higher level, scientific vocabulary incorporated in this book. 4y

12 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Merci Su�rez Changes Gears | Meg Medina

pick

This book is a RF book written by Meg Medina and is an award winner of the Newbery Medal! Merci Suarez is a new sixth grader that is not like all of the others at her private school. She is on scholarship. Along with rough starts at school and trying to make new friends, Merci also faces struggles at home. Read and become immersed in the life of a middle school student and see how relatable her life obstacles are. #ucflae3414su20

JessicaO Merci Suárez Changes Gears can be used for IR purposes. Students will love having this culturally diverse book as an option in the classroom library! UDL 3.2 has the teacher highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships in a text! ESOL strategy #2 can be used through the small groups to create cooperation. (edited) 5y

JessicaO In the link below, there are several different and exciting ways that teachers can use this book in their classroom! My favorite has to be the escape room idea! Students will love this challenge.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:merci%20suarez 5y

DrSpalding I am so happy you decided to read this one even though it wasn‘t selected as a literature circle choice. The escape room idea is fantastic and very popular these days. Your English learner and universal design principles work beautifully. Excellent post Jessica. 5y

2 likes3 comments

JessicaO

The Polar Express | Chris Van Allsburg

pick

The Polar Express is written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. This MF book won the Caldecott Medal and has been made into a major motion picture. A young boy is struggling to believe in Santa. The Polar Express train picks him up and sets a course for the North Pole. After crazy adventures with newly found friends, what happens when he finally gets there? Become a believer and read to find out what this book encounters!#ucflae3414su20

JessicaO An EDL standard for this book is 3.1 The Polar Express about Christmas time, which is a commonly known universal concept by most students. All of your students can use their background knowledge of Christmas to better understanding the message of this book. An ESOL standard that aligns to this book is#15 to reinforce the key ideas you present again and again! students have prior knowledge, so they will understand your ideas the more it‘s mentioned (edited) 5y

JessicaO Teachers can use The Polar Express in such fun ways in the classroom. Having the students read this book in LCs is a great way to enhance their understanding. Below, I have linked a fun lesson plan that gets students engaged in a retelling of the story in their LCs! Take a look and have fun:) https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/polar-express-... 5y

DrSpalding We usually use literature circles with chapter books however this could work because the story is written in a way that intermediate students can enjoy. There would certainly be a lot to discuss! I provided all of my students with a bell with red ribbon. Engaging and motivating! 4y

6 likes3 comments

JessicaO

Creepy Carrots!: with audio recording | Aaron Reynolds

pick

Creepy Carrots!is written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown. Being a New York Times best seller and winner of a Randolph Caldecott Medal, this MF book is a must have, imaginative, and fun read for students. Jasper the Rabbit loves carrots from Crackenhopper Field. After too much carrot picking greed, Jasper finds creepy carrots creeping everywhere around him! Are these creepy carrots actually there? Read to find out. ucflae3414su20

JessicaO http://www.peterbrownstudio.com/books/creepy-carrots/
UDL standard strategies that can be accomplished through a read aloud of “Creepy Carrots!” is 2.1 and 3.2. These standards allow deeper comprehension of vocabulary and understanding of important details from the book. An ELL strategy that can be used by reading this book is #20, which states that the teacher can list important words of phrases before the reading begins to the students. (edited) 5y

AshleyH Creepy Carrots is such a fun book. I think students would love this story read aloud to them especially around Halloween time! The UDL standards that you picked fit great with the book choice as well. I love that students can build their vocabulary in a fun way! (edited) 5y

Ameyer32 Now that I have read two reviews of this book, I really want to read it! It really seems like a fun and silly book and kids really love silly! It seems like your UDL strategies are great for this book and your ELL students will greatly benefit from hearing this story orally read aloud. Something else that may be a great addition would be a picture sequence of events to reference the events in the story. 5y

DrSpalding Going straight to the author is always a great idea! Your universal design principles work well however you need to be sure to identify the numbers associated with your English learner strategies. Your summary is engaging and makes the reader want to read this text! 5y

7 likes4 comments

Welcome to Litsy!

Trending Hashtags

Trending Books

JessicaO

Joined June 2020