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Midnight Sun | Stephenie Meyer

Just got my copy of Midnight Sun in the mail, can‘t wait to read it! Anybody read this yet?

GingerAntics Yes. Just keep your expectations low. If you‘re a huge Edward fan, I‘d skip it. 4y

Keishla.O @GingerAntics noted. Edward was never my fav so I guess I‘ll see 4y

GingerAntics That should help. If your favourite was one of the other Cullens, you see way more of them, so that was nice. Good luck in there. 4y

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The Giver | Lois Lowry

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This SF, Newberry Medal winner book, would be best used as a LC. This book follows the life of boy named Jonas as he begins to the learn the dark truth about his seemingly perfect life in his seemingly perfect town. At the Ceremony of Twelve, Jonas is given the most prestigious job in the community, the Receiver of Memory. Upon his assignment, Jonas begins training with the current Receiver of Memory, The Giver. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O Jonas' training consists of being transferred the memories and emotions that the community gave up in order to create their wannabe utopia. During his training, Jonas learns what happens when somebody is released. Jonas is horrified and makes it his mission to rescue Gabriel, whom is scheduled to be released. Jonas' mission takes him and Gabriel to Elsewhere, far away from his community. What happens while they're away, the book leaves unanswered. 5y

Keishla.O UDL 2.1 (Clarify vocabulary and symbols) can be used to clarify the veiled secrets of the town that may go over the heads of young children.
ESOL strategy 11 (Place language in meaningful context) can be used hand in hand with the UDL strategy.
The resource below provides many class activities and teacher resources for this book.
https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/giver 5y

KarliCrean Your picture was so creative! I loved your post on this book and it made me want to put it on my list of books i want to read! 5y

ValeriaCastaneda23 I loved reading this book growing up! I love the resource you found, I will definitely use these In the future if possible! 5y

DrSpalding I first want to say thank you for being so supportive of your peers! This is an excellent post that includes the necessary elements. Helpful universal design and English learner strategies along with a beautiful image. 5y

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Zathura: A Space Adventure | Chris Van Allsburg

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This SF book is great for PR. This book tells the story about how two brothers, Walter and Danny, got sucked into a board game. After one of Walter and Danny's frequent brother fights, they stumbled upon a game called Jumanji. In this box was a board game that led to planet Zathura. Their adventure game to Zathura turned into a real fight for their lives. Will the boys be able to work together to get back home? Read and find out!

Keishla.O Once Danny rolled the dice to this game, he and his house were transported to outer space, and just like that they were in the game. They dodge meteor showers, are overcome by gravity, battle a robot and a pirate, etc. Can the boys work together to beat the game? Do they make it back home? Read it and find it! #ucflae3414sp20
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Keishla.O UDL 8.3 (Foster collaboration and community) can be met by having the students work together to think of ways the boys in the book can resolve their brother quarrels and beat the game.
ESOL strategy 30 (Encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships) can be met by having the students make their own Jumaji game and follow along with it as they read. 5y

Keishla.O The resource below provide a teacher guide for this book.
http://polarexpress.com/pdfs/zathura_tg.pdf 5y

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carolinem The movie is the best! I know one of the characters in the movie Jonah Bobo. I really like the resource you provided. 5y

Ryan_R I also did the polar express for mine, so same author. I think his work is great! 5y

DrSpalding This would make for an excellent shared reading and it is of course science fiction. The movie is actually very good. This author as noted by your peers is an excellent one that many students are familiar with due to Jumanji and the Polar Express! 5y

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Harry Potter | JK Rowling

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This F, NY Times Best Seller, series is my favorite! The series is a bit controversial so they‘d be better suited for IR. These books follow a boy, Harry Potter, as he discovers that he is a wizard and begins his schooling at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Throughout the books, Harry deals with typical school drama as well as an evil figure (He who shall not be named) who conjures up a way to try and kill Harry. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O There is so much that happens in these 7 books that you truly have to read them so that you can experience the magic for yourself. There isn't enough characters allowed to do a full summary of the series.
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Keishla.O UDL 1.2 (Offer alternatives for auditory information) can be met by providing the audio versions of the books.
ESOL strategy 6 (Continually monitor students‘ comprehension) can be met by doing frequent check-ins to assure the students understand the story.

The resource below is my author study that I did on J.K. Rowling.
https://create.piktochart.com/infographic/saved/44600282 5y

deiacovab What a timeless series. I‘m reading them all for the first time ever! I always loved this high fantasy universe in the movies growing up and as an adult I knew I was missing more magic. These are the kind of books that transport you to another world and can get kids reading series! 5y

KarliCrean I have never read/seen any Harry Potter movie/book! Everyone that I‘ve told that too has called me crazy because they are so good! I should invest some time in reading the book series, thank you for reminding me of them (: 5y

DrSpalding So proud of you! I love that you took my advice and included your resource as the resource! Thank you for encouraging your peers to read and indulge in the magic of Harry Potter for themselves. 🧙‍♀️ 5y

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Seedfolks | Paul Fleischman

This RF book would be best used as a RA. This book follows 13 people from a small community in Ohio. Each member narrates their own chapter where they reveal how the community garden is apart of their lives. Some plant in the garden in memory of a family member and some plant to make money off their crops. The story starts with one person and a vacant lot and ends with a whole neighborhood and a beautiful garden. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O UDL 8.3 (Foster collaboration and community) can be met by having the students work together to determine the community aspects of this book.
ESOL strategy 11 (Place language in meaningful context) can be met by stopping after every chapter to discuss with the students what they had just read and ask if they have questions.
The resource below provides a free PDF copy of the book.
https://blindhypnosis.com/seedfolks-pdf-paul-fleischman.html 5y

DrSpalding I believe this is historical fiction… Take a look at it again. Excellent resource. Fleischman is a multi award winner. 5y

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17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore | Jenny Offill

This RF book would be a fun S! This book details the 17 things that the main character isn't allowed to do anymore, starting with using the stapler. She does a range of things like talking too much about beavers and setting people on fire. Get this book and find out what happens to this little girl after a day of mischief!
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Keishla.O UDL 2.5 (Illustrate through multiple media) can be expressed by a performing a traditional and/or digital storytelling.
ESOL strategy 21 (Record your lectures, presentations, or stories on audiotape, especially for new students who have very limited exposure to English) would be met by using a digital storytelling. 5y

Keishla.O The resource below provides access to the other picture books that were written by this author.
https://jennyoffill.com/for-children.html 5y

DrSpalding This was a fabulous storytelling! Perfect universal design and English learner strategies. Very wise to use the author as a resource. 5y

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Stone Fox 30th Anniversary Edition | John Reynolds Gardiner

This RF book is great for an IR! The main character, Willy, must find a way to make his grandfather better whom had recently fallen ill. Willy's quests to figure out what his grandfather needs to get better lead him to entering the town's famous dogsled race. Willy's biggest competition is an out-of-towner, Stone Fox. Stone Fox has never lost a race but Willy intended to beat him this time. Will Willy win? Read to find out!
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Keishla.O UDL 3.3 (Guide information processing and visualization) & ESOL strategy 10 (Teach think, pair and share strategies in cooperative groups) can be used by having the students get into small groups and discuss the chapters throughout their time reading.
The resource below provides a free PDF copy of the book!
https://blindhypnosis.com/stone-fox-pdf-john-reynolds-gardiner.html 5y

McKaylaH Absolutely adored reading this book... I‘m glad you like it! Your ESOL strategy is perfect for students to collaborate ideas in groups. Awesome job! 💕💕💕 5y

DrSpalding This is a classic. I recently read this because a local fourth grade class was reading it! Nice resource and alignment. 5y

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Giraffe Problems | Jory John

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This F book is a great RA choice! This story is about Edward, a giraffe who hates his long neck. Edward meets Cyrus, a turtle, who also hates his neck. As it turns out, Cyrus loves Edward's neck and Edward loves Cyrus' neck.They are able to relate to each other and end up learning to love themselves for who they are.
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Keishla.O UDL 9.2 (Facilitate personal coping skills and strategies) & ESOL strategy 3 (Encourage self-talk (positive thinking)) can be used during this reading by having the students talk about their own insecurities and have them say something positive about it.
The resource below provides a class activity for this book.
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=60279 5y

DrSpalding Excellent post for a wonderful set of books. I wonder what Kohl‘s will choose now? 5y

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Rumpelstiltskin: From the German of the Brothers Grimm | Paul O. Zelinsky

This TL, Caldecott Honor book is a good choice for a RT. This retold story is about a strange little man who spins straw into gold for a young lady whose life depends on it. This man's help comes at a price and his last request will cost the young lady her first born child. The young lady can keep her child if she can figure out the strange man's name. Will she figure it out? Read to find out! Create a script so the students can play along!

Keishla.O UDL 3.2 (Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships) and ESOL strategy 18 (Use commands and directions that involve overt student actions as in
Total Physical Response) can be implemented by executing a RT.
The resource below provides other class activities that relate to this reading.
http://paulozelinsky.com/rumpelstiltskin_lessons.html
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DrSpalding Zelinsky does a beautiful job with traditional literature! Good choice and great resource 5y

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The Undefeated | Kwame Alexander

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This NF, Coretta Scott King award winner, is such an amazing book that is perfect for a RA! This book gives praise to many of the different African American success stories in the form of a poem. This book starts off giving thanks to those who paved the way for our 2020 African American leaders and for those who have yet to be discovered. This book personifies the statement “Black lives matter.“ This is a great window/mirror for so many students!

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UDL 3.1 (Activate or supply background knowledge) & ESOL strategy 4 (Link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge) can be implemented during this lesson by asking students about famous African American athletes or scholars that they know of.
The resource below provides more information about Kwame Alexander and his other books.
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=18785
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Madison_swart This is such a great book and it‘s perfect to read around black history month to show many different African American people have made such a difference in the world! 5y

DrSpalding This is nonfiction however it highlights individuals that are historically significant. What genre do you think it is now? Excellent universal design and English learner alignment. 5y

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

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This B, Caldecott Honor book is great for a RA. This book details the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in an appropriate way for young children to understand who he was without going into any detail about the more tough parts of his life story. #ucflae3414sp20
The resource below provides great ideas for implementing this reading in the classroom.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/martin-words-thin...

Keishla.O UDL 7.3 (Minimize threats and distractions) & ESOL strategy 19 (Establish predictable classroom routines through the use of an outline on the board or bulleting board) can be used in unison to create the perfect reading environment for such an important book. 5y

Ashley_B I read this book, it‘s so good! Awesome UDL to align with the book. 5y

DrSpalding Your resource is the highest quality! Your universal design principle works well with the content of this book. Read her other books and use them in social studies instruction. 5y

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The Bad Seed | Jory John

This F, New York Times Best Seller is so cute and perfect for a RA. This story is about a bad seed who one day decides to change his ways. Students will learn from this story that change starts with one step at a time and that one good change can go a long way. #ucflae3414sp20
The website linked below provides many teacher resources with extension activities for this book.
https://childrenslibrarylady.com/the-bad-seed/

Keishla.O UDL 6.1 (Guide appropriate goal setting) can be met by having students make a goal of one thing they can do to be better in their lives.
ESOL strategy 3 (Encourage self-talk (positive thinking)) goes hand in hand with the UDL. Students can name things that they already do in their lives that they think are kind. 5y

Kayla_C Love love love your picture. I definitely need to read this book. 5y

DrSpalding What an awesome image! This trilogy is one that you should include in your classroom library. Your English learner strategy works perfectly with your universal design principle and the theme of this book! Nice post. 5y

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings | Shel Silverstein

This P book has a poems that takes kids on adventures with characters like Jimmy Jet and his TV set, four boys and their homemade boat, and a silly young king with his peanut-butter sandwich.
Shel Silverstein won a Grammy for Best Children's Recording for this book.
A RA would be best for this book so teachers can read a few poems a day for the students and interpret them together. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O UDL 3.3 (Guide information processing and visualization) can be met by taking time during or after the reading of the poems to make sure that the students understand what the writer is trying to convey.
ESOL strategy 19 (Establish predictable classroom routines through the use of an outline on the board or bulleting board) can be met by having a class schedule on the wall, where poetry reading is one of the activities on the list. 5y

Keishla.O The resource below talks about the multiple other writings by Shel Silverstein and has information on many other poets. This is a great resource to learn more about the poetry world.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/shel-silverstein 5y

juliap99 Love your picture ! 5y

DrSpalding I love your picture too! The poetry foundation is a wonderful resource to help you include poetry in your elementary classroom. Continue to use this! 5y

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas | John Boyne

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This HF, New York Times Bestseller book is a very powerful story about two boys and their lives during Adolf Hitler's reign. The two boys are on opposite sides of the fence of a concentration camp. The two boys form a forbidden friendship; a friendship that has serious consequences. I would only use this book as a RA because of the serious nature of the content, that way I can guide guide students and answer important questions. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O UDL principle 2.3 (Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols) can be met by explaining to students the hidden meanings behind the text.
ESOL strategy 30 (Encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships) can be met by implementing the activities named in the website provided below.
http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/the-boy-in-the-striped-pyjamas/funactivities.... 5y

carolinem This book is one of my all time favorites!! I really like your UDL principle for this book because the story has many vocabulary that students may not understand. 5y

ShardaeP I remember watching this movie in class when I was in middle school. Very sad, but very impactful. 5y

Madison_swart This is such a sad book but has such a deep and impactful meaning! Definitely one of my favorites growing up 5y

DrSpalding I know I need to read this book but as Shardae mentioned, I am nervous to read it due to the very sad content. I need to see the movie as well. It is on Netflix. 5y

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Wonder. R.J. Palacio | R J Palacio

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This RF book, a New York Time‘s Bestseller, is wonderful for an IR. This book details the life of Auggie Pullman, a young boy with a rare facial difference that kept him from attending a mainstream school. Now, in 5th grade, Auggie is going to a real school. He‘ll make some friends and some enemies, but most importantly he stays true to himself. This book is perfect for young readers to learn the importance of kindness. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O UDL 3.2 (Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships) can be met by doing check-ins every so often during the students' reading and asking them specific questions.
ESOL strategy 6 (Continually monitor students' comprehension) can be met by implementing the UDL strategy above.
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Keishla.O The attached resource is a teacher guide that has many different activities to incorporate during/after the reading of Wonder that are engaging for all types of learners. https://wonderthebook.com/ 5y

DrSpalding This is realistic fiction at its best and you consulted the best possible resource. The teachers guide provides fabulous information that exemplifies best practice teaching using quality literature. 5y

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Hello, Universe | Erin Entrada Kelly

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This RF, John Newbery Medal honor book is a story about 4 young teens who are connected in a big way and the reader is on the edge waiting for the 4 kids to realize it. Just a few days into Summer break and these characters are about to shift their status quo forever. This book is perfect for a RA because there are many chapters that are cliffhangers so students will be excited to come back to school to finish reading the book. #ucflae3414sp20

Keishla.O UDL 8.2 (Vary demands and resources to optimize challenge) can be implemented in after this reading while using this link http://www.bookrags.com/lessonplan/hello-universe/funactivities.htmlhickleberryp... because this resource provides multiple lesson plans related to this book that are appropriate for every kind of learner.
ESOL strategy 16 (Integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing activities) can be met by using the above resource. 5y

DrSpalding Nice alignment and helpful resource. I agree with read aloud for this award winner. 5y

McKaylaH Loved reading this book with you!! It‘s a great RA choice to have kids engaged and leaving them wondering what will happen next. Definitely will recommend this to anyone who hasn‘t read it yet! 5y

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Macca the Alpaca | Matt Cosgrove

This F book is a story about how Maca the Alpaca teaches a bully, Harmer the llama, that being the biggest and the strongest doesn‘t make you the best at everything. In the end, Harmer and Maca come to an understanding and hug it out. Students can learn the importance of kindness and never judging a book by its cover from this story. A PR would be great for this story so one student can read Maca and the other can read Harmer.
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Keishla.O UDL principles 8.3 (fostering collaboration and community) can be implemented during/after the reading.
ESOL strategy 15 (Reinforce the key ideas you present again and again) can be implemented during this reading.
https://www.mattcosgrovebooks.com/new-blog/2018/8/12/dress-up-as-macca-the-alpac... this website provides fun class activities for after reading. (edited) 5y

Kyleigh_J This book is fantastic! It is so good for teaching students about bullying and how to solve their problems peacefully, I love your review! 5y

VictoriaG I think this book looks so cute! I‘m always looking for books about bullying to share with the students I work with and llamas are just the best! I will definitely be reading this one! ❤️📖 5y

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Zelymarie.R Hi Keishla!! I saw this book on the shelves of the book fair and was really intrigued about it. I like how you summarize the story, now I really want to read this book!! Great Job!! 5y

Brittany_H You gave a great description of this book. It sounds like a super cute way to encourage kindness in our classrooms! 5y

DrSpalding Now that we have heard the author study, I need to add a couple of his books into my classroom library! 5y

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Mary Had a Little Glam | Tammi Sauer

This RF book would be really fun if read as a DR. In this story, Mary, a spunky little girl has fabulous style. On her first day of school she learned that nobody there had any glam. Soon, thanks to her, everybody had glam! At recess everybody realized that they were overdressed for outside play. A valuable lesson that they learned after this is that sometimes less is more!
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Keishla.O UDL strategies 7.1 (optimize individual choice and autonomy) can be used during/after this DR by allowing students to choose their own fun outfits to wear.
ESOL strategy 17 (Provide contextual support through audio visuals, models,
demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions) can be used when demonstrating the classroom glam time in the book via the DR.
https://youtu.be/Qs19IaMc4bY this video can be played during the DR. (edited) 5y

VictoriaG I MUST read this book!!! I have a student in mind who this seems to represent and I can‘t wait to read it for myself too! 5y

MaddyJ This would be a great story to teach students about themes!! It would be so much fun to get students involved with this too! 5y

DrSpalding I believe one of your peers chose this as their storytelling book. I hope so! This could also be a wonderful dramatic reenactment as you mentioned. 5y

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The Day the Crayons Quit | Drew Daywalt

This F, Goodreads Choice Awards Best Picture Book winner was such a fun read! This book is perfect for a RA. Duncan‘s crayons have had enough and they are ready to let him know! Students will learn about good communication and problem resolution after hearing this story.
UDL principle 9.3 (develop self-assessment and reflection) can be used during/after the RA as can the ESOL strategy 6 (Continually monitor students‘ comprehension)
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britt_brooke This is a favorite in our house. So clever and funny! 5y

Keishla.O @britt_brooke I can‘t wait to read it to my future students! 5y

juliap99 I think this book is great for problem solving and introducing the importance of inclusion ! Your UDL is perfect for this book! 5y

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Keishla.O http://www.crayonspicturebooks.com/day-crayons-quit-activities/ this website provides a PDF that has a range of classroom activities that relate to this reading. 5y

RaivionneC Great post Keishla! Your UDL is spot on! We actually just used this book for a literary circle in another class of mine! 5y

DrSpalding This is fantasy and personification at its best. This is such a clever book and so many of your peers have added it to their wish list if not purchased it for their classroom library. Excellent resource that shows how this book can be integrated across the curriculum in many ways. 5y

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Maria Had a Little Llama / Mar�a Ten�a Una Llamita | Angela Dominguez

Angela Dominguez is a Pura Belpré award winner for her illustrations. I love that she wrote this book with Spanish translations! This F story is about Maria and her llama, who follows her everywhere. This story is a great RA book that depicts a beautiful friendship without boundaries.
UDL principle 2.4 (Promote understanding across languages) is perfect for this RA as the book is written in two languages.
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Keishla.O ESOL strategy 4 (Link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge) is also perfect for this RA because it allows Spanish speaking students to relate their language to the English text in the book.
https://www.teachingbooks.net/clp.cgi?master_id=37087&lf_id=9 this resource provides sample lessons for students at different levels. 5y

Brittany_H I love that this book has a Spanish version, great for inclusion in our classrooms! The different leveled maps in your resource are a great way to keep the students engaged and learn how to pay attention to the details in a story. 5y

DrSpalding Yes! How wonderful that you have two traditional literature variance on the same classic, Mary had a little lamb. Helpful resource and nice alignment. 5y

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Creepy Carrots!: with audio recording | Aaron Reynolds

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This F, Caldecott Award winning book is the perfect read aloud book for your class, especially around Halloween time! 🎃 Creepy Carrots takes you on a spooky adventure with Jasper Rabbit as he creates a plan to stop the creepy carrots from creeping. Nobody believes Jasper about the carrots, so what will he do? Check out the book to find out! 🥕🐰
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britt_brooke This is a favorite in our house! My boys also love

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Keishla.O @britt_brooke I‘ll have to check that one out next! 😊 5y

Jennymmm I will definitely add this book to my must-read books. Thank you for sharing. 😁 5y

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Keishla.O @Jennymmm you‘ll love it! 5y

DrSpalding Make sure you use the rubric. You need to include a web resource that aligns to the English learner and universal design principle you select for this book. Use the codes and the verbiage that we reviewed in class. Excellent choice and cute picture. 5y

DrSpalding Apply these comments to your other posts. 5y

Keishla.O UDL principle 3.2 (Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships) can be used during/after the RA.
ESOL strategy 22 (Give enough wait time for second language learners to respond to questions) can be used when questioning the students during the UDL 3.2
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https://thekindergartensmorgasboard.com/2018/10/creepy-carrots.html this website provides activities that relate to Creepy Carrots with many other subject areas. 5y

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