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Ms.Bursey

Ms.Bursey

Joined January 2019

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I think I‘m becoming a Harry Potter fanatic because this Modern Fantasy book titles Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban is amazing. The book is apart of the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. I see the book as being either a literature circle book where students‘ can read and discuss the book amongst peers or simply an independent read where students can have this book under their belt. And it really is an interesting read and good addition

Ms.Bursey to your classroom library. The UDL principle I would use that aligns with this book is 3.4 and the ESOL strategy is 3. Encourage self-talk (positive thinking). #lae3414spr19 5y
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The Crossover | Kwame Alexander
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Listen this realistic fiction book titled The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is hot 🥵. I loved how relatable the story is. In the book you meet two boys both brothers who play basketball. On the surface it looks so simple, but in fact is way more complex than its plain look. The Crossover has been awarded the Newbery honor medal and the Coretta Scott King award. I particularly love this book as a LC book. Where students can discuss amongst each

Ms.Bursey other parts of the book the enjoyed or didn‘t enjoy so much. The UDL principle that would align is 3.2 and the ESOL STRATEGY is 2. Promote cooperation (small groups). https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/crossover-the-by-kwame-alexander/ 5y
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Channing_Austin @Ms.Bursey I loved The Crossover and I can‘t wait to read Rebound! Great resource! 5y
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In the Shel Silverstein picture poetry book you are taken to many places mentally when discussing the text and the drawings within the text. The book is good for readers theater activities and opens your eyes and tickles your mind. The UDL principle is 3.2 and the ESOL STRATEGY is 8. Use direct instruction: Modeling( explaining, scaffolding, name the strategy and how to use it.

audrey.wilson This book looks so cute!! I love your source and book choice, can‘t wait to read it. 5y
DrSpalding While Scholastic is obviously a wonderful selection, please consider using the poets website as it is amazing! 5y
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Robert Louis Stevenson | Frances Schoonmaker, Lucy Corvino
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In this assorted picture poetry book by Robert Louis Stevenson all poems are thoughtfully put out there and illustrated perfectly. The book makes a good readers theater activity, each poem is different and can be represented differently as well. The UDL principle is 2.2 and the ESOL STRATEGY is 17 Provide contextual support through audio visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions.

ally11301 This is such a cute cover for the book! I hope the rest of the pages are as cute and colorful as the cover. I love how you decided that you would use this as a RT! It sounds so much fun 5y
DrSpalding I am thrilled you selected this book as it is a series of books for young students. Wrong #. 5y
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Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson
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In the Coretta Scott king award winner novel by Jaqueline Woodson is a 2014 adolescent novel told in verse by Woodson. It discusses the author‘s childhood and an African American growing up in the 1960s in South Carolina and New York. The poetry/ auto-biography shows what it was like to live in Times back then and really tests students background and prop knowledge to make in-text to real life connections. The UDL principle is 3.1

Ms.Bursey and the ESOL STRATEGY is 4. Link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/brown-girl-dreaming-by-jacqueline-wood... #lae3414spr19 5y
DrSpalding This is a beautiful book! I am not sure that English learner strategy for is the best one to align to this particular title. Many children do not have prior knowledge of this time period. 5y
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In the non-fiction picture book by Stacy Mcanulty you learn about our beautiful planet, planet Earth and what it has been up to the last 4.54 billion. The book is a good read aloud book and can be discoed during the science block of the school day or even on Earth Day to promote awareness. The UDL principle is 3.2 and the ESOL STRATEGY is 4. Link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge.

DrSpalding Science/social studies/English language arts… Great book selection. More detail needed. 5y
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When I tell you I absolutely love fiction, picture The Day the crayons quit by Drew Daywalt The book is good for a fun and interactive read-aloud setting out to discuss the day these crayons were fed up with being used. The book has won a Goodreads choice award and also promoted the learning and understanding of colors. The UDL principle is 3.1 and the ESOL STRATEGY is 12. Teach two objectives, learning and content.

DrSpalding More detail needed specifically in the area of thorough knowledge of the book. 5y
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The New York Times best-seller biography novel about the girl that was shot by the Taliban and stood for education is a touching literature circle book, students can discuss amongst their peers the drive and motivation Malala had despite the things that happened to her. The UDL principle is 3.2 and the ESOL STRATEGY is 3. Encourage self-talk (positive thinking)

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The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein
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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a read aloud picture book. The book is classic, sensitive parable about selflessness and represents positive role models and representation. The text allows you to see the underlying message of sometimes we take loved ones for granted. The UDL principle for this text is 3.1 and the ESOL strategy is 11. Place language in a meaningful context.

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I absolutely love the Modern Fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling. The book is good for a literature circle group that can discuss the book and it‘s very controversial matter. The Chamber Of Secrets begins, as did the Philosopher‘s Stone with Harry once again at home with the dreadful Dursley‘s. There are mysterious happenings at Hogwarts and Harry, assisted by his staunch friends set about discovering the truth to the Chamber of Secrets and look for

Ms.Bursey clues to help them understand the attacks on the children at the schools. The UDL principle for this book is 2.2 and the ESOL strategy is 7. Show students how to use graphic organizers like semantic mapping and imaging. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secret... #lae3414spr19 5y
audrey.wilson The Chamber of Secrets (the movie) was my very first experience into the world of Harry Potter. I really like the Scholastic link, what a great resource/lesson! 5y
DrSpalding For all of your Harry Potter titles… I love these books and believe they have inspired many children to read. 5y
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In the Modern Fantasy novel you spend way more time in Harry‘s world. The book is seen more so in a script format and basically states that even things that are being done for the right reasons can still go horribly wrong. The book is a very good Literature circle group, kids can discuss in a small group format the book and how they felt about it. The UDL strategy is 3.2 and the ESOL strategy is 10. Teach think, pair and share strategies in

DrSpalding This description just not tell me that you thoroughly read the book, which I am sure you did. Wrong #.Scholastic is a High-quality website. 5y
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Who Was Walt Disney? | Whitney Stewart
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In addition to the popular biography series looks at the man behind the Disney franchise, whose affection for small-town life and desire to entertain people was apparent in all he created. The book is a New York best-seller and book for a read aloud. The UDL principle for this book is 3.1 and the ESOL strategy is 1.Teach questioning for clarification.

audrey.wilson Did you know that Main Street in the Magic Kindgdom is designed to look like the turn of the century Midwest American town that Walt Disney grew up in? I‘m a Disney fanatic and former cast member. Great choice Lariece, excellent post. 5y
DrSpalding You are using scholastic quite a bit! This is a wonderful resource. Again, make sure you reply to peers comments/questions. 5y
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I Am Enough | Grace Byers
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The book I am enough is nothing but an amazing picture book read. The book is all about loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another. I am enough is perfect for a a literature circle and can really be heightened in days such as Valentine‘s Day to represent love. The book has won a Goodreads choice award and is labeled a fiction book. The UDL principle for this book is 3.2 and the ESOL strategy is

DrSpalding I added this book to my stack as well. I would love to own this one. 5y
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A Wrinkle in Time Trilogy | Madeleine L'Engle
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The book Wrinkle in time is a sort of turning point in children‘s intellectual lives. And also really ends up being beneficial, being labeled as a science fiction story it has some science significance. In a Wrinkle In Time Meg‘s father an eminent physicist, has been missing for two years. She discovers that her father is not the invincible protector she thought he was. She must not only come to terms with this realization, but find a way to

Ms.Bursey rescue them both. The book is definitely a good literature circle book and should be discussed in small group. #lae3414spr19 5y
Ms.Bursey The UDL principle for this book is 9.1 and the ESOL strategy is 4. Link lesson topic to students prior‘ knowledge. 5y
DrSpalding A great example of science fiction. 5y
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THIS BOOK IS AN ABSOLUTE FAVE!!! Jamie-lee Curtis does it again with an amazing read. This new your best-sellers is a must have in the classroom. In the book it tells about a family being made forever. A blended family at that. The book is very good for a nice read-aloud. The book has a lot of good points talking about family and love. The UDL principle for this book is 9.1 and the ESOL strategy is 3. Encourage self-talk (positive thinking)

audrey.wilson Your author study...or was it book boost? Regardless, I loved when you shared this book in class, I can‘t wait to read it. 5y
DrSpalding Don‘t forget to reply to peers comments! 5y
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El Deafo | Cece Bell
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El Deafo written by Cece Bell is one of my ABSOLUTE favorites to read❤️. This Newbery Honor Book is a must-have in your classroom. El Deafo is an LC read and is considered fiction. In El Deafo we meet Cece Bell who has suffered from hearing loss at a very young age, and her experiences with the Phonic Ear. The Phonic Ear is a hearing aid that allows her to hear things to a depth that sometimes she doesn‘t want to hear. Ultimately Cece turns into

Ms.Bursey El Deafo and just wants to feel loved and fit in. She begins to pave the way for herself and meets the friend that she‘s always wanted and was hopeful for. This book is a good read for a literature circle for my future classroom. And during each meeting we would have a class discussion. Asking questions like “how do you think you would feel if you were In Cece‘s shoes?” “If you could have an alter ego who and what would it be and why?” The UDL 5y
Ms.Bursey strategies in this book are 8.3 and 9.1 . The ESOL strategies for this book are 2: Promote cooperation (small groups) and 3: Encourage self-talk (positive thinking). ❤️ https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/el-deafo-by-cece-bell/ 5y
DrSpalding Wonderful book, wonderful resource, good questions! 5y
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10 Busy Brooms | Carole Gerber
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This Halloween themed 🎃 book is sure you get you up and counting. This fun and festive RA book was written by Carole Gerber and illustrated by Michael Fleming is about 10 witches on busy brooms. In this Modern Fantasy book we take a trip around the city picking up one witch every step of the way! As a pre-service teacher this a quick and cute read-aloud book can get very interactive. You can also keep track of your students‘ numerical skills.

Ms.Bursey You can use this book as a teaching tool to learn more about numbers in a number lesson! The UDL strategies for this book are 2.3 and 3.1 . The ESOL strategies for this book are 4: Link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge and 6: Continually monitor students‘ comprehension. 5y
DrSpalding Yes and interactive read aloud and also a wonderful storytelling around Halloween. Anytime you can combine math and literacy… Do it. 5y
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Does anyone love Penguins as much as I do?❄️❄️ Modern Fantasy book titled Eve of the Emperor Penguin Written by Mary Pope Osborne, Jack and Anne continue their journey to find the secret of happiness and secrets they need to save Merlin. Their adventures take them to ice cold Antartica, where they learn about happiness with the help of the Penguins. This book is one of the many magic tree house books that I absolutely love.

Ms.Bursey The book is very good for an independent read to enhance comprehension and reading fluency. The UDL strategies for this book are 2.1 & 9.3. The ESOL strategies are 11: Place language in meaningful context and 12: Teach two objectives, language and content. 5y
DrSpalding This is a wonderful series! Encourage your higher level primary and intermediate students to read series titles. This will get them reading more and increase their reading stamina. (edited) 5y
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One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia
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In the HF book called One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia is really a gem. This Newbery honor book the story takes place during 1968 in Oakland, California during the time of a lot of civil action. The main characters Delphine, Vonetta and Fern are put on a plane from Brooklyn to Oakland to stay with their estranged mom. During it all society is changing and men with guns are shouting black power. And over the course of the next four weeks

Ms.Bursey the girls learn about the revolution , really only wanting to know where their mother abandoned them. They learn more than what they bargained for. I am currently reading this book in my LC group and I love it. As a pre-service teacher I would use this book as part of an LC (Literature Circle) group. The book I feel makes students aware of the civil rights acts and gives them a sort of awareness of history. The UDL strategies in the book are 3.2 5y
Ms.Bursey and 5.3 . The ESOL strategies used are 2: promote cooperation (small groups) and 6: Continually monitor students‘ comprehension. 5y
DrSpalding This is a great example of historical fiction. Use literature circles and historical fiction titles in your future classroom to teach reading comprehension and social studies all in one. 5y
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Who knew🥕🥕🥕🥕 could be so CREEPY!! In this TR written by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Peter Brown we get to see just how creepy carrots can really get. In this Caldecott Award winning book we meet a Jasper Rabbit , he loves carrots and takes them from Crackenhopper field. That is until they start following him back home. This book is definitely an amazing edition to your personal and classroom library and just a great and easy read!

Ms.Bursey Creepy Carrots is a great read aloud book to start the day off with or even a brain break. Children love it and it is super funny. The UDL strategies for this book are 7.1 , 2.1 and 2.5. The ESOL strategies in this book 8: Use direct instruction: Modeling, explaining, scaffolding, name the strategy and show how to use it . And 11: Place language in meaningful context http://www.aaron-reynolds.com/creepy-carrots.html 5y
DrSpalding You went straight to the website of the author. Remember that you just needed to align one universal design and one English learner strategy and explain the connection to your resource and, or you‘re teaching strategy. 5y
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