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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak

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This modern fantasy book by Maurice Sendak is one of my all time favorites. Great for use in the classroom by RA, S, GR, or SR. AWESOME!! It has now been made into a movie!!!! (I‘ve seen the movie, it‘s great). This book is about a boy named Max who‘s bedroom transforms into a forest in the middle of the night. He then meets many “wild things” and makes new friends. Imagination is key when it comes to this book. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro Super fun crafts that students can make!! Awesome site. https://www.icanteachmychild.com/where-the-wild-things-are-crafts-and-activities... 6y

V.DeQuattro UDL 2.5 allows students to illustrate images that go along with the site above. EL strategy 46 is great because it allows students to use hands on activities and open their imaginations to the book😃 6y

juliette_kathleen This book sounds so interesting! And the crafts look awesome! I really need to read this because as you‘ve explained this looks like a great one for the classroom! 6y

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Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson

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Such an inspiring book! Brown Girl Dreaming is a poetry book written as a novel. It is based on the author Jacqueline Woodson‘s childhood. I would use this book as a RA, or IR. A RA would be most effective because you would be able to discuss each poem with the class and get their point of views. Awesome poetry book to include in your classroom. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro Great lesson from read write think! Used to study the civil rights era. http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/exploring-perspec... 6y

V.DeQuattro UDL 2.2 will help students understand the syntax and structure of the poems. EL strategy 27 will allow students to use headings to describe each poem and read larger print to clarify vocabulary and take notes. 6y

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The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Kelly Barnhill

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The girl who drank the moon is a SF story written by Kelly Barnhill. I would use this book as a LC, or IR. This book is about good witches, evil witches, and the people of the protectorate. They leave baby Luna to the witch so they won‘t get terrorized by her. But Luna ends up getting feed moonlight instead of starlight. Read to find out what happens to Luna and the rest of the town. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro This website includes a description of the book & tons of activities to go along with it. It includes everything from coloring pages to jeopardy! https://suzyred.com/The-Girl-Who-Drank-the-Moon.html 6y

V.DeQuattro Great UDL strategy would be 8.3 which is used for literature circles. EL strategy 50 would be great for students to use KWL Charts, learning logs, and strip stories. 6y

AndreaG This one is sitting on my pile of books to read. SF isn‘t a genre I love, but I‘m trying to be sure I read a variety so I can give good options to my students. 6y

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V.DeQuattro I‘m not a big fan of SF either but this was a good one! @AndreaG 6y

paulettevp I think that many people were surprised when my literature circle didn‘t like the book. However, I can see how you can use it in the classroom with students for RA, GR, or SR and not just IR. Your activities definitely helped me visualize how to use it with my students. 6y

DrSpalding SF or F I would accept both. Neat resource but too expensive...$19.95? (edited) 6y

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Stone Soup | Ann McGovern

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I love this story!! Someone recently used it as a S in class which inspired me to re-read it. This story has been told in many different ways. It is considered to be TL/Folktale. I would use this book as a DR or S. So many cool ways this story can be used in the classroom. Using it as a S would be fun for all the kids and they would really enjoy it. I have read this story by Marcia Brown and Ann McGovern. I would include it in my classroom library

V.DeQuattro A great teachers website called “teachers pay teachers” had a lot of awesome lessons! Highly recommend getting this app and trying out some lessons. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:stone%20soup%20activities 6y

V.DeQuattro UDL strategy 2.5 could work because it allows you to illustrate this story in multiple ways. EL strategy 18 will allow the students to take action as in TPR. 6y

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I am Albert Einstein | Brad Meltzer

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The I am series is filled with great biographies of many important people in our history. These books by Brad Meltzer would be considered B or HF. GREAT BOOKS FOR AN IR. Allows students read about our past and who interests them. Super cute and fun way for kids to learn about our history. Great books to be included in any history lesson! #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro Great activities to correlate with the I am books! http://www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com/activities.php 6y

V.DeQuattro UDL strategy to use is 3.1 and 4.1 allow students to share what they previously know about each character of the books. And allow them to respond to the information in their own ways. A good EL strategy would be 4 & 11. Use background knowledge and meaningful language. 6y

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Number the Stars | Lois Lowry

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, THIS BOOK! This historical fiction book by Lois Lowry won the Newbery medal. Such a great book that includes so many great lessons. I highly recommend using this book as a LC, or SR. It is important to have classroom discussions on this book and see other people‘s opinions and thoughts. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro Great discussion questions to go along with the book. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/number-stars-d... 6y

V.DeQuattro A great UDL strategy would be 8.3 which allows collaboration and fosters a community. Great for LC! A good EL strategy would be 10 which allows students to think, pair, share. 6y

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? | Bill Martin

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This is a classic RF book. I remember reading this book as a kid. I recently read it to a kindergarten class and they loved it. I used it as a RA but it could also be used as a GR, or S. This book teaches kids about animals and colors. Super fun book for K-1st! Bill Martin Jr. has other books that are very similar to this one. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro This website leads to an awesome color matching activity for Pre-K students. https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2016/10/color-matching-activity-for-brown-be... 6y

V.DeQuattro A great UDL strategy would be 4.0. This allows students to take physical action. The coloring activity is great with this UDL strategy. An EL strategy that works well with this book would be 6. Monitor students comprehension and make sure they understand that colors and animals being explained in the story. 6y

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Dr. Seuss

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic modern fantasy book. This book is about a Grinch who decides to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville. This book has been made into a movie several times and was written by no other than Dr. Seuss. The movies have one several awards which include best hair and make up, as well as best costumes. This book is great for Christmas time. One of my favorites from Dr. Seuss!! #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro I love the thought of this book being used as a RT! I think it would be super cute and fun to see the students act this book out! There are tons of characters so everyone will be included. 6y

V.DeQuattro Attached is the Seussville website! The website includes a variety of activities that go along with this book. Kids love this website and so do I! http://www.seussville.com/growyourheart/activities 6y

V.DeQuattro A great EL strategy to use would be 3. Which is to encourage self-talk. One of the main themes of this book is kindness. I think it is important for students to use positive talk towards one another. A great UDL strategy would be 8.3. Allow students to collaborate together and talk about their thoughts. 6y

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BriannaR This story is a classic! I am so ready for the new movie to come out this year. I love all of Dr. Seuss books. They carry many hidden messages in them which would be great to teach students about in the classroom. 6y

JordanL I ironically just reviewed this book. It's an excellent book, something that can be used in so many different ways, as both younger and older children can all love the book. RT would be an interesting TS, and would love to see that pulled off! 6y

V.DeQuattro I think the idea of a RT is great!! It would be so cool if it could work out. Super great book for multiple lessons in the classroom. The power of the lessons that Dr. Seuss includes in his books are amazing. @BriannaR @JordanL 6y

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Actual Size | Steve Jenkins

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Actual size is a nonfiction book written by Steve Jenkins that talks about all sorts of animals and their sizes. It teaches students about measurement and the different animals that surround us. I used this book as my TeachLive book and I loved it!! I think it is a great book to include in your classroom, especially if you‘re learning about measurements. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro Attached is a 2 day lesson plan that goes along with the book. Very interactive and fun! https://www.brighthubeducation.com/lesson-plans-grades-1-2/128829-2nd-grade-meas... 6y

V.DeQuattro A great UDL strategy to go along with this book would be strategy 2.3 and 2.1. Both strategies clarity symbols, vocabulary, and mathematical notations. It is important that students underpants the terms of measurement while reading this book. A great EL strategy would be 20. This strategy is great because it will allow the students to understand what they are about to read and prepare to identify the vocabulary in the story. 6y

LisaMart @V.DeQuattro Puppy paws!!! I love the incorporation of mathematical concepts with this book. 6y

V.DeQuattro I tried to be a little creative lol but I agree! I really like how this book can be connected to a math lesson. @LisaMart 6y

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Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings | Shel Silverstein

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Where the Sidewalk ends is a Children‘s Poetry book written and illustrated by Shell Silverstein. This book includes short poems and drawings to go along with them. This book is great for CR, or SR. I think kids would love to read this in class because the rhyming and interaction will keep them entertained. This book is also great for teaching students about poetry and how it works. Super cute poems!! #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro I found this great PDF to go along with the book and Shel Silverstein! The attached website is a bunch of poetry activities that coordinate with this book. Super fun and cool activities!!https://prod.rif.org/sites/default/files/Support_Materials/Shel-Poetry-Month.pdf 6y

V.DeQuattro A great UDL strategy would be 2.2 which clarifies the syntax and structure of a story. This will help students to learn how to break down a poem and understand what is being said. A great EL strategy would be 16. I think it is important to include speaking, reading, writing, and listening activities when it comes to poetry. Poetry can be difficult to understand so the more practice the better! 6y

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El Deafo | Cece Bell

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El Deafo is one of my new favorites!! It is a great book for kids because it is written like a comic book. This autobiographical graphic novel won the Newbery Medal. It can be used in classrooms as a IR, AS, or GR. The book is about a young bunny who struggles to balance her deafness and her childhood. Read to find out how she tries to overcome this. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro The following website is a great resource for this book. It includes a bunch of ways on how it can be included in the classroom. https://www.abramsbooks.com/pdfs/academic/El_Deafo_TeachingGuide.pdf 6y

V.DeQuattro A great UDL strategy to use for this book would be 3.2. This strategy allows students to understand the critical features in the story and express their ideas and opinions. A great EL strategy would be strategy 30. The use of diagrams and drawings are helpful with this book and will allow students to connect with the book especially since it is a graphic novel. 6y

Laura.S @V.DeQuattro I love that this book reads like a comic book! I think it‘s so important to have that genre and style of book so that children feel like they have a choice to read something they enjoy. I know multiple of my classmates used to love to read comic books! It would be really fun to do an activity with the pictures. 6y

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V.DeQuattro I personally like it myself! It‘s great to have it in your classroom library. @Laura.S 6y

Noelle5 Books like this are great for kids to read during silent reading- just to let them have fun while reading. Books like this that are written like a comic or funny style establish the love for reading in young children because of how fun they have reading it. At least that was my case with the diary of wimpy kid books in Elementry school! :) 6y

V.DeQuattro I totally agree with you! I think it‘s a fantastic book because it grabs the readers attention because of the pictures and the style it is written in. I love books like this one. And Diary of a Wimpy Kid was one of my faves too! @Noelle5 6y

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Jack and the Beanstalk | Paul Galdone

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Jack and the bean stalk is a famous Traditional Literature story. I‘m sure most of us grew up hearing this story being told many times. This book is great to use as a storytelling or read aloud book. There are many awesome activities I found for this book. The following website includes great activities for rhyming, learning beginning sounds, and syllables. https://www.pre-kpages.com/jack/

V.DeQuattro A great UDL strategy for this book would be strategy 3.1. This book allows teachers to interact with students and allow the students to share what the previously know about this story and compare their prior knowledge to the actual book. A great EL strategy would be strategy 4 which also links the lesson to students prior knowledge. Also strategy 16 is great for the activities that I attached. #UCFLAE3414SP18 6y

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Turtleback School & Library) | Judith Viorst

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My favorite!! This realistic fiction book is a great for S or RA. This book is about a boy named Alexander who is having a really bad day. He gets gum stuck in his hair, no dessert for lunch, no prize in his cereal..etc. But he has to overcome those obstacles and realize that every once in awhile everyone has a bad day but it gets better! This book was actually made into a movie and it was super cute! Steve Carell and Jennifer Gardner star in it.

V.DeQuattro Attached is a great lesson to go along with this book! It talks about students emotions and how they might have had a terrible, horrible, no good very bad day 😑🤕🤢🤧😪😭😤 https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/alexander-and-... 6y

V.DeQuattro EL strategy 4 is great with this lesson! We link the lesson topic to students prior knowledge of when they had a bad day. A great UDL strategy would be 3.1. Students can tell about a time they had a bad day. #UCFLAE3414 6y

DrSpalding You can‘t go wrong with Scholastic. Nice alignment. Make sure you add SP18 to the #. 6y

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V.DeQuattro Whoops! #UCFLAE3414SP18 @DrSpalding 6y

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Laura.S @V.DeQuattro this book looks so cute! It‘s so important to have books with lessons other than academics. Reading this to the students would teach them a life lesson about not getting upset over one thing and not letting it ruin your day. 6y

JenniferMc A favorite of my kids! You could use this as a lesson for a few subjects. 6y

BriannaR I love this movie. Also, great resource, it'll be a fun to use during class. 6y

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Magic Tree House #1-4 | Mary Pope Osborne

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Magic tree house books are amazing modern fantasy books written by Mary Pope Osborne. This book would be great for an AS, or even as an IR. This book is about two siblings who discover a magic tree house! It sends them back in time when dinosaurs were alive. Throughout the book it teaches them about different historical events. And they have to try and find their way home. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro Attached is an interview with Mary Pope Osborne. She talks about how she gets her stories ready for children to read and she also talks about her imagination and how she was able to write these fantastic books! https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=29s&v=e7kFwGLLW9Q 6y

V.DeQuattro EL strategy 16 is great for this book and an AS. It allows students to speak, listen, read, and write about the book and the author. A great UDL strategy would be 4.1. Allow various opinions of the book and how students found information on the author. 6y

DrSpalding Getting kids into books that are a part of the series is wise. They will then want to read more of the books! It‘s a win win. Amber. did a nice book boost related to this series and her childhood. 6y

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V.DeQuattro Her book boost is the reason I read this book! I really liked it and I want to read some of the others as well. I will definitely encourage my students to read books that are part of a series. @DrSpalding 6y

ambera These books were my favorite when I was a child. I am currently trying to collect all of them. 6y

JenniferMc This was my son‘s favorite series when he was little. Fun for an adventure and a great addition to a classroom library. 6y

V.DeQuattro I loved reading them as a kid as well! They‘re great to include for your classroom library. It‘s awesome that you‘re trying to collect them all!! @ambera 6y

V.DeQuattro I really enjoyed reading them as well. They‘re great for kids to express their imaginations. I totally would include them in my classroom library. @JenniferMc 6y

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A Wrinkle in Time | Madeleine L'Engle

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A wrinkle in time is my LC book for class. The image shown is one of the pictures I drew for LC. This book is an amazing science fiction novel. It won the Newbery award and would be an excellent book for LC in the classroom. This book does concern me with younger and lower level students because it has a lot of content that can easily confuse students. Since this book can get a little confusing, being able to discuss it with your peers is helpful.

V.DeQuattro There is also a movie coming out about this book. am really excited for the movie to come out!! Attached is the trailer for those of you who are interested: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3bYBPlR2g (if you love Oprah then watch!!) #UCFLAE3414SP18 6y

V.DeQuattro EL strategy 2 would be great with this book. Allowing students too come together and discuss what they have read. A great UDL to go along with it would be strategy 8.3. It is great for fostering LC. 6y

DrSpalding I love that you included your own image. I agree that the content in this book could be confusing but that makes it perfect for literature circles and group discussions. I do feel the movie will bring the book to life and possibly make it more comprehensible. 6y

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V.DeQuattro LC would help a lot! I found myself confused on some parts in the book and when I discussed it in our LC it clarified thing for me. I‘m excited for the movie!! @DrSpalding 6y

AndreaG So cool that you took the time to draw this scene from the book. I can picture exactly the part you‘re referencing with your picture. I had a hard time getting into this book, but ended up loving it at the end! 6y

JenniferMc I love the image you used! Did you draw it yourself? I love the message of this book, “ Love conquers all”. 6y

KhyaraN I agree that the book is much complex for elementary students. I find it that if a teacher guides the students it really introduces higher level thinking. Definitely would be read for 4-5th grade students. Love the drawing! (edited) 6y

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 1) | Jeff Kinney

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This book is great for a RA or S. It‘s a cute book to read for 5th graders who are about to enter into middle school. This book comes in a series and currently there are 18 books total!!! This book was also made into a movie. The book is about a boy named Greg and all of the struggles he faces in middle school. The most important thing to remember is DO NOT TOUCH THE STINKY CHEESE. #UCFLAE3414SP18

V.DeQuattro The following website is an interview with the author who wrote Diary of a wimpy kid, Jeff Kinney: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/videos/teaching-content/jeff-kinney-home-kin... 6y

V.DeQuattro This series of fiction books have become very popular for elementary students. The book won over the kids hearts. It even won the kids choice award for the favorite book award. A great UDL strategy would be 6.1. Ask the 5th graders what their goals are for middle school and if they think they will go through some of the things Greg did in Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 6y

V.DeQuattro A great EL strategy would be 3. What are their thoughts on going to middle school? 6y

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DrSpalding I‘m not sure that storytelling would work but read aloud and literature circles for sure. This would be an excellent author for your author study. Your resource highlights him and his drawing ability. Well done. 6y

V.DeQuattro I chose sorry telling because I read a lot to my little cousins and they love these books. I do agree that it may not work in the classroom though. These books kind of reflect real life situations and what really happens to students, it‘s awesome! @DrSpalding 6y

DrSpalding Yes! RF in graphic novel format. My youngest has read most of them.🙂📚 6y

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Wonder. R.J. Palacio | R J Palacio

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I LOVE THIS BOOK. Wonder is a novel written by R.J. Palacio. Wonder is an incredibly inspiring and heartwarming book about a young boy with Treacher Collins syndrome. Auggie has been homeschooled his whole life and that is about to change. The upcoming school year is Auggies fifth grade year. His parents have decided that he his ready to face the real world and go to school with other children. Read about all of the obstacles that 5th grade holds.

V.DeQuattro This book is a #1 New York Times best seller. Wonder is a realistic fiction book that will make you laugh, cry, and smile from ear to ear. I would love to use this as a RA OR LC book. I want to hear what my students reactions are to this book. I believe this book will inspire every kid that reads it. This book was recently made into a movie. I cried at least 20 times so prepare yourselves, and keep a box of tissues handy. #UCFLAE3414SP18 6y

V.DeQuattro A great website for this book is: https://wonderthebook.com/for-teachers. The website is actually all about the book wonder. It provides information about the book and actually has a link where your classroom can become a certified kind classroom. Super cool site, check it out!! A great UDL strategy for this book would be strategy 8.3. This strategy is great for LC and for just discussing the book to other classmates to inspire them to read! 6y

V.DeQuattro An El strategy that can be used is strategy 16. Make students engage in work and communication with this book. 6y

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LisaMart @V.DeQuattro I‘m so glad you loved the book! It‘s really hard not to! I just picked up We Are All Wonders by RJ Palacio, which is a picture book directed more for K-2 grade levels. I can‘t wait to read it! 6y

V.DeQuattro It is one of my faves that I have read this semester so far. But I haven‘t heard of that other book yet. Thanks for letting me know! @LisaMart (edited) 6y

DrSpalding You all are supporting each other so well. The picture book is cute however the novel is the best. Creative image! This is a wonderful RF book that can evoke many emotions. Excellent UDL/EL alignment. 6y

V.DeQuattro I absolutely love this book ❤️ I loved it so much that I read it to my little cousin and her friends and then I went to see the movie with them. They loved it and I feel like it changed their prospective on themselves and others. @DrSpalding 6y

DrSpalding I couldn‘t agree more. I cried six times! The book made me cry and the movie made me cry. My husband and 17-year-old liked the movie too! All kids should read this book. 6y

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The One and Only Ivan | Katherine Applegate

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The one and only Ivan is a novel written by Katherine Applegate. This book is a #1 New York Times best seller. This realistic fiction book was inspired by a true story. The one and only Ivan is about a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall. The gorilla is so accustomed to living in a cage that he really has no idea what his real home is like. Until he meets a baby elephant named Ruby. Read to find out how Ruby has an impact on Ivan‘s life.

V.DeQuattro I would prefer to have this booked be used as an IR so that students can really react to the book in their own way. This story is truly incredible. But you can also use this book as a LC, RA, AS and much more. The following link is where you can purchase the book and watch a video of the author talking about the book. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/search-results/?search=1&filters=&text=The%2... 6y

V.DeQuattro The UDL strategy that works well with this book is 7.2. For an IR it is important to the relevance of the book you‘re reading and what it‘s value you. When you read a book it is important that you enjoy it and it makes you wanting to keep reading more. A good EL strategy would be strategy 9 because while independent reading it is important that you write down all of the important information from the book so that you can discuss it later. 6y

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LisaMart @V.DeQuattro I‘m currently reading this book! I feel so sad for Ivan! I hope the book has a happy ending for him! I also agree that you can use this book multiple ways in a class, so versatile! 😁 6y

V.DeQuattro It is a great book for your classroom especially because you can use it in so many unique ways. Keep reading it‘s so good!! @LisaMart 6y

JenniferMc I am loving this book! I love that you can use it for different lessons and teaches the students empathy. 6y

V.DeQuattro Yes! It‘s a great book. @JenniferMc 6y

DrSpalding Another excellent other video to support this amazing book. You obviously got your peers attention. This is a wonderful book to share in all the ways you noted, with third through fifth grade! Have you searched information about the real Ivan?❤️🦍 6y

V.DeQuattro Yes! Before I read the book I I researched the real Ivan to get a feel of what the story was going to be based off. Of course in the book there was a little more imagination put into it but the real story is very sad. Hearing about the letters that Ivan got from children was heartwarming ❤️ @DrSpalding 6y

DrSpalding So sad....💜🦍 6y

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

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Because of Winn-Dixie was written by Kate DiCamillo and it received the Newbery Honor. This book would work well in LC, IR, as well as AS. Because of Winn-Dixie is about a girl named Opal and her father who were abandoned by her mother. The two move to Florida which leaves Opal in need of new friends. Opal ends up becoming best friends with a dog whom she found inside of Winn-Dixie. With the dogs help Opal meets new people and changes their lives.

V.DeQuattro This realistic fiction book can be used in the classroom to benefit students. Literature circles is a great way to have the students interact with each other and learn and understand the vocabulary that they‘re reading. Another great way this book can be used in the classroom is through an author study. Kate DiCamillo is an outstanding author with many award winning books. The author study can allow students to explore Kate DiCamillo‘s strategies. 6y

V.DeQuattro This book corresponds with the 8.3 UDL principle. In literature circles students will be collaborating and discussing different kinds of information about this book. It will bring the students together and help them learn how to work as a community. http://readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/characters-because-wi... #UCFLAE3414SP18 6y

Laura.S @V.DeQuattro This book sounds so interesting! I have always heard about it but never actually read it. I love dogs and could see myself becoming best friends with a dog as well. Can‘t wait to check it out (edited) 6y

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V.DeQuattro I definitely think you should read it! There was also a movie that was made on this book and it was also really good. I‘m glad you‘re interested in it! @Laura.S 6y

KhyaraN I remember reading this book when I was younger! I also watched the movie a long time ago so I definitely need to refresh. 6y

V.DeQuattro This book was one of my favorites as a child. It would be a refreshing book to remind you of times when you were younger! @KhyaraN 6y

LisaMart @V.DeQuattro I can‘t believe I never read this book! Her best friend is a dog?! My best friend is a dog! 😂 I feel like everyone has read this book in school. I never got the chance, but I‘ll definitely be picking this one up ASAP! Also, that‘s a great lesson plan you shared for this book. It allows students to reflect on the characters. Great post! 👍 6y

V.DeQuattro This was one of my favorite books in school and the best part is there is a movie to go along with it! I highly recommend you read especially since you love dogs!! @LisaMart 6y

DrSpalding I too, have a best friend that is a dog. ❤️🐕This is a popular title for children growing up in Florida, due to the setting. Winn-Dixie obviously is the name of the dog but also of where he was found… the grocery store. Many teachers use this in their fourth grade classroom to coincide with social studies standards all about Florida. 6y

DrSpalding Sidenote: the movie is very funny. After reading this book with my own children, we watched the movie and laughed and cried. Special guest performance, actor… A popular musician. Find out who!!! 6y

V.DeQuattro I agree that this book is great for 4th grade classrooms. The boom makes you wanting to keep reading and reading. And that‘s why I love that‘s there is also a movie so that the book can be brought to life ❤️ @DrSpalding 6y

DrSpalding Yes...who is the musician?🎶🎵 6y

V.DeQuattro Dave Matthews who plays Otis in the movie. Jeff Daniels who is the preacher also sings a little as well! @DrSpalding 6y

DrSpalding Yes!!! 6y

V.DeQuattro A great EL strategy would be 50. KWL charts are great resources!! 6y

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When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry | Molly Bang

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This book was written by Molly Bang and it received the Caldecott Honor as well as the Charlotte Zolotow Award. This book would be great for RA or even GR. This realistic fiction book is about a girl named Sophie who gets angry when she has to share her toys with her sister. And when Sophie gets angry she runs to an old Beech tree, climbs it, and let‘s the worlds view comfort her. #UCFLAE3414SP18 http://www.mollybang.com/Pages/sophie_act.html

V.DeQuattro This book corresponds with the UDL 3.2 principle. The book shows the patterns and steps of Sophie‘s anger and how she overcomes it. The main idea of the book is based on Sophie‘s anger. 6y

Laura.S @V.DeQuattro I definitely want this book for my classroom! It sounds like it has so many lessons and values included in the plot. I love how Sophie gets angry and finds a way to calm down. I feel as though many kids need to learn that lesson! 6y

V.DeQuattro Yes! It is a great way to teach K-1 about controlling their emotions and how to express them. @Laura.S 6y

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DrSpalding Wonderful post using the author‘s website as your resource. This is so wise. Molly Bang is an award winning author and has many other books of value for use in your classroom. She may be an excellent one to further study for your author study. 6y

V.DeQuattro She is definitely an author I would consider for my author study! @DrSpalding 6y

DrSpalding A good choice and I‘m not sure she‘s currently on my list but we can add her. One of my UCF colleagues knows her personally! 6y

V.DeQuattro That‘s awesome! @DrSpalding 6y

V.DeQuattro A great EL Strategy for this book is 3. Ask the student if they have ever felt anger or upset. Then ask them how did they make things better. Or ask if the way they reacted was right or wrong. 6y

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