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“The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister is a great F story that teaches students how to be a good friend. This story is about a very beautiful fish who has the shiniest scales in the ocean. Other fish want scales just like him, but Rainbow Fish chooses not to share, therefore, making him lonely. This would make a great S for young readers! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose includes a fun craft idea for younger students to enjoy. The beginning of the lesson includes making predictions prior to reading. https://www.teacher.org/lesson-plan/rainbow-fish/ 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to develop self-assessment and reflection (9.3) due to the moral of this story. All students should realize how important it is to share! The ESOL strategy I chose is to use preview/review activities (13) 4y

karlasanabria1 I loved your book description, it seems like a must have book for the elementary level to teach students about sharing and community. Your teacher strategy seems like one the students will most definitely enjoy, great book choice! 4y

DrSpalding This is a beautiful book with a very strong message as you have noted… It is so important to share! Excellent work. 4y

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Are You My Mother? | P.D. Eastman

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“Are You My Mother?” by P.D Eastman is a silly F story about a newly hatched bird who wanders around looking for his mother who left to find food for him. He asks a cat, a hen, a dog, and many more if they are his mother! This story makes a great S or RA that young readers will definitely laugh at! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose includes a writing activity that follows the story. This activity includes the use of a bubble map which is great for visual learning. https://betterlesson.com/lesson/593822/are-you-my-mother 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to guide information processing and visualization (3.3) This is because of the visual learning in the provided lesson plan. The ESOL strategy I chose is to encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships (30) 4y

Alexush I loved this book as a kid! This book is great for visualizing and getting kids to listen to descriptions. 4y

DrSpalding You are correct! I have seen this as a storytelling and read aloud and both strategies work. The bubble map and various other graphic organizers are not only English learner compliant and universal design compliant, they are fabulous teaching tools to enhance comprehension. 4y

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Chrysanthemum | Kevin Henkes

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“Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes is a sad, but fulfilling F story about a young mouse named Chrysanthemum who absolutely loves her beautiful, long name! She begins to get made fun of by a few of her classmates which results in her despising her name. This Notable Children‘s Award winning book would make a great RA to teach good morals. #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose includes a fun, tactile way to teach “how unkind words can wrinkle your heart.” It includes a during and post activity for younger students to enjoy. https://heartmindonline.org/resources/lesson-plan-teaching-kindness-with-chrysan... 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to develop self-assessment and reflection (9.3) because this story should help students become kinder and more considerate of other‘s feelings. The ESOL strategy I chose is to encourage self-talk (positive thinking) (3) 4y

DrSpalding You have selected such a nice variety of award winners and read many more than required. I am proud of you for the quality work you have done here! 4y

DrSpalding This is an excellent book to read aloud at the beginning of a school year when everyone is getting to know each other‘s names. 4y

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Madeline | Ludwig Bemelmans

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“Madeline” by Ludwig Bemelmans is a super cute P book that tells the story of a young girl named Madeline who may be smaller than all the other girls, but definitely doesn‘t act like it. She is the most daring of all and doesn‘t fail to cause her teacher headaches! This Caldecott award winner makes a great RA for younger students! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose includes key vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and ways to activate prior knowledge. This will be of great help to the story! https://bookpagez.com/resource/madeline-lesson-plans/ 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose to pair with this story is to activate or supply background knowledge (3.1) because of the great information that the lesson plan includes! The ESOL strategy I chose is to reinforce the key ideas I present again and again (15) 4y

DrSpalding Not everything that rhymes is poetic… What other genre do you think this classic could be? You truly know how to align your universal design and English learner strategies as well as find helpful resources to use these quality books in the classroom. 4y

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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie: 2005 Wall Calendar | Laura Joffe Numeroff

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“If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” by Laura Joffe Numeroff is such a funny F book to perform a RA with! This book is about a very demanding little mouse who after receiving a cookie, wants a glass of milk, a straw, a napkin, etc! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose works well with this book because it allows the students to make predictions of their own, as well as helping them with sequencing and key vocabulary words. It includes enrichment activities that will be sure to keep your class entertained! https://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1956.html 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to clarify vocabulary and symbols (2.1) and to highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas and relationships (3.2) because of its relevance to the lesson plan. The ESOL strategy I chose is to integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities (16) 4y

DrSpalding These circle stories belong in the elementary classroom. They are so helpful for sequencing as you noted and this one in particular could also be used in a social studies unit, having students identify wants and needs or goods and services. 4y

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Charlotte's Web | E. B. White

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“Charlotte‘s Web” by E.B White is a classic F book that tells the story of a pig‘s beautiful relationship with a spider who does all in her power to save him from being slaughtered. This Newberry award winning book makes a great IR for elementary students. #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose is great because it allows the students to learn about character, setting, and story events. It also teaches word analysis skills and how to identify plural and singular nouns, synonyms, prefixes, and word meanings. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/unit-plans/teaching-content/charlottes-web-t... 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to clarify vocabulary and symbols (2.1) because of its relevance to the lesson plan. The ESOL strategy I chose is to teach technical vocabulary supporting key concepts (5) 4y

DrSpalding This is a classic fantasy title that could be used for independent reading but also would be an excellent option for a read aloud or literature circle because it causes a lot of conversation! 4y

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle

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“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle is a classic RF book that tells the story of a caterpillar who grows into a beautiful butterfly! He eats and eats until he is ready to build his cocoon and transform! This book is great to do a S or a RA with. #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose includes background questions to ask when teaching, as well as activities to do during and after reading the book! https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/very-hungry-ca... 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to illustrate through multiple media (2.5) due to the activities in the lesson plan. The ESOL strategy I chose is to provide contextual support through audio visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions (17) 4y

DrSpalding Scholastic, being the largest publisher of children‘s books is an excellent resource that you have used several times. Continue to do this and realize the importance of before, during and after reading strategies in an effective read aloud. 4y

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One Crazy Summer | Rita Williams-Garcia

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“One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams-Garcia is a great HF book that tells the story of three young sisters who venture across country in 1968 to find their mother who abandoned them years before. This Scott O‘Dell award winning book is packed with historical information for young readers to learn about, and overall, would make a great LC read. #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose includes essential questions that relate to the historical events that occurred in the 1960s, comprehension questions, vocabulary, and other great things to pair with the book! https://www.matchfishtank.org/curriculum/english-language-arts/5th-grade-literat... 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to foster collaboration and community (8.3) due to the fact that I would have students read this in literature circles. The ESOL strategy I chose is to promote cooperation (2) 4y

DrSpalding This is quality historical fiction at its best. This book taught me a lot and would easily be something you could use in literature circles in your intermediate elementary classrooms to complement social studies instruction. 4y

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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak

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“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak is a classic F story for all to enjoy! This tells the story of a boy named Max who escapes to the world where all the wild things are. This Caldecott award winning book would make the perfect DR for students! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I would pair with this story would work well because it includes ideas of what to do for different subjects including english, math, science, computing, art, music, and geography! https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/where-the-wild-things-are 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to build fluencies with graduated levels of support for practice and performance (5.3) because of the lesson‘s varied plans and options. Also, because this would be used for a DR which is a performance. The ESOL strategy I would use is to provide contextual support through audio visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language and facial expressions (17) (edited) 4y

lynneamch When my 4-yr-old granddaughter was told she might be sent to bed without supper, she told her mom that's what happened to Max. Her mom asked if that was because Max was misbehaving. My granddaughter thought about for a minute, then replied, "The author doesn't tell us." ?? 4y

abbie-cadabbie @lynneamch That is so sweet! 😊 4y

DrSpalding Dramatic reenactment of the story is a great idea. Obviously it resonated with a Litsy follower! Your image captures the wild theme present in this book that all students should hear. 4y

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Dash | Kirby Larson

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“Dash” by Kirby Larson is a great HF that tells the story of a young Japanese-American girl who is separated from her dog while being sent to a camp during World War II. This Scott O‘Dell Award winning book is such a moving story that would make the perfect LC book for 3rd graders to enjoy. #UCFLAE3414F19 CMC

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose would pair well with this book because it includes worksheets that can be used during literature circles. These worksheets include skills such as: comprehension, vocabulary, connecting with the text, and summarizing. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dash-Novel-Study-3209514 (edited) 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I chose is to foster collaboration and community (8.3) This is due to the fact that I would use this book in a literature circle. The ESOL strategy I would use is to promote cooperation (2) so that my students can work with their peers and hopefully understand more while working with them. 4y

karlasanabria1 Your brief description of this book was perfect, just enough to make me want to read it. Your UDL Guideline and ESOL Strategy seem to align perfectly with the book, keep up the good work! 4y

DrSpalding I agree with Karla! I have had the honor of meeting Kirby Larson and her books are amazing! Did you know that she has written some of the Dear America series? I am adding this one to my stack as well. 4y

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A Bike Like Sergio's | Maribeth Boelts

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“A Bike Like Sergio‘s” by Maribeth Boelts tells the story of a young boy who wishes he would have a bike just like his friend Sergio. One day, he comes across someone‘s lost money and has to make a very tough decision of what he should do with it. This Charlotte Zolotow Award winning book is a great RF that teaches young children to make the right decisions. This would make a great RA for young elementary students! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan I chose would be great with this story because it focuses on describing character traits, character feelings, and the author‘s message and lesson. I will make sure to emphasize the message and how we need to make smart and careful decisions. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Bike-Like-Sergios-by-Maribeth-Boel... 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I‘d use would promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation (9.1) I would ask the students to think about what they think the boy will do and what decisions they think he will make while reading. For ESOL, I would reinforce the key ideas I present again and again (15) so my students may catch on to what I am saying due to the amount of times I‘m repeating myself and bringing it up. 4y

DrSpalding I just added this award winner to my stack. I have not seen this and feel it would make for an excellent lesson encompassing important themes students must know. Excellent alignment. 4y

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Tales for Very Picky Eaters | Josh Schneider

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“Tales for Very Picky Eaters” by Josh Schneider is a funny F book that tells the story of James who is a very picky eater! He doesn‘t enjoy broccoli, eggs, or oatmeal. In order to get James to eat the foods he thinks he doesn‘t enjoy, his dad finds very creative ways to get him to try them. Pick up this Geisel Award winning book and try using it for a RA in the classroom! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan would pair well with this story because it includes discussion topics to use before reading, during, and after reading. It also includes vocabulary and even craft ideas! https://readingtokids.org/Books/BookView.php?pag=5&bookID=00000985 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I would use would be to activate or supply background knowledge (3.1) I would talk to the students prior to reading to see if they know what a picky eater is and if any of them can relate. As for my ESOL strategy, I would link the lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge (4) This would make the students feel more included. 4y

DrSpalding Another cute image for a book that could be used in a science unit about nutrition. Helpful resource and of course you are including effective teaching strategies, universal design and English learner strategies. This would be an easy book to access prior knowledge and facilitate real world connections. 4y

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Before She Was Harriet: The Story of Harriet Tubman | Lesa Cline-Ransome

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“Before She Was Harriet” by Lesa Cline-Ransome tells the beautiful story of Harriet Tubman and the many names she was known for prior to being what we know her to be. This B is a Coretta Scott King Award winning story that would make a great RA for your younger elementary students. Make sure to add this book to your classrooms to teach about our very important history! #UCFLAE3414F19 CMC

abbie-cadabbie The lesson plan would be great to pair with this story because it includes activities for before, during, and after reading. It also includes vocabulary, background information, and cause and effect charts. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Before-She-Was-Harriet-4329470 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I would use would be to clarify vocabulary and symbols (2.1) This would help my students become more familiar with certain concepts they may not understand while I‘m reading to them. As for my ESOL strategy, I would reinforce the key ideas I present again and again (15) This will help my students fully grasp what I am saying. 4y

DrSpalding This beautiful book was recently purchased for the CMC and I am thrilled you chose to read it. I had a student read it last semester and turn it into a readers theater script. It is on our Google site for your use. Read aloud during a social studies unit or readers theater… Students should hear the powerful story of this amazing woman. 4y

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The Westing Game | Ellen Raskin

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“The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin is a perfect RF novel for older elementary students who enjoy a good murder mystery novel! This Newberry Award winning book tells the story of a group of apartment residents are challenged to solve the murder of Sam Westing. The pair who solves correctly is granted Westing‘s $200 million fortune! This makes for a great IR that will keep your readers on their toes! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan is great to use with this book because it includes questions to have your students answer as they read! This keeps them informed and have a better understanding for the story. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/westing-game-d... 4y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL strategy I would pair with this story would be to support planning and strategy development (6.2) This will keep my students following along with the story by planning and strategizing. The ESOL strategy I would use would be to promote cooperation (2) This will ensure that my students are getting help from their peers while working. 4y

DrSpalding Being that it was a Newbery award winning book, you could consider using it as a literature circle as well but independent read and a part of your classroom library is also a good idea. 4y

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Blended | Sharon M. Draper

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“Blended” by Sharon M. Draper is an amazing RF novel that upper elementary and lower middle schoolers will enjoy! This story is about an 11-year-old girl named Isabella who is half black and half white. She struggles with ignorant racial comments and understanding who she truly is, especially while her parents are divorcing. This book makes a great LC read that all will enjoy! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan is great to use because it provides a customizable story map lesson and a reading group guide. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=60378 5y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL Guideline I‘d use for this book would be to have the students foster collaboration and community (8.3) I can have the students form groups and talk about the book as we read it in class. For an ESOL strategy, I would promote cooperation (2) and have the students work together to help one another in their groups. 5y

KristenScala I really enjoyed reading this book for our LC and the ending- wow!!! I like how you described this book and the UDL strategy that you would use. 5y

DrSpalding If you did use this as a literature circle you are right that this teaching strategy encourages community and collaboration which would be perfect for the themes in this particular book. As Kristin said… The ending was wow! 4y

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The Giving Tree | Shel Silverstein

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“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein is a great P book that will impact your readers‘ emotions! This book tells the story of a boy and an apple tree‘s special relationship. It‘s the tree‘s lifelong goal to make sure the boy is always happy. As time goes on, the boy continues to go to the tree for help as his needs increase. This story touches on generosity, selflessness and selfishness making it appropriate for all ages to enjoy in a RA or RT!

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abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan provides ways to make this lesson interactive and fun. It includes having the students create graphic organizers. https://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/givingtree.cfm 5y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL Guideline I‘d use for this story would be to have them develop self-assessment and reflection (9.3) This can help the students realize how they are and how they treat others. This can teach them to not abuse others‘ kindness and offerings. The ESOL strategy I‘d use would be to teach questioning for clarification (1) This should help my students feel more comfortable with asking questions when needed. 5y

Shannyblake Hey Abby! I love this book! It always makes me cry! 5y

DrSpalding Of coarse, read aloud or readers theater as we saw in class. You could add that link to this as a resource. Excellent choice and very thoughtful universal design and English learner explanations. 4y

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The Ugly Duckling | Rachel Isadora

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“The Ugly Duckling” by Rachel Isadora is a sad, but adorable tale that students from K-3 will enjoy. This book tells the story of a duckling who isn‘t the same as his brothers or sisters. He simply looks... different. He lives his young life not knowing what he is and faces bullying from the other animals who continuously call him ugly. This TL is a great S story that will keep your readers entertained and engaged! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan provides activities that help with comparing and contrasting. It also includes a graphic organizer and other worksheets. https://teachables.scholastic.com/teachables/books/the-ugly-duckling-lesson-plan... 5y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL Guideline I‘d use for this book would be to highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships (3.2) This can be used to emphasize key ideas and relationships when using the graphic organizers from the lesson plan. For the ESOL strategy, I would simplify my speech by making it slower and redundant so my students can follow along better as I read (14) 5y

karlasanabria1 I loved your picture! This book celebrates originality and diversity, can‘t wait to add it to my classroom library 5y

DrSpalding Comparing and contrasting is an important skill and so is recognizing key ideas. The message of this story is one that all of your children in your classrooms should be exposed to. This version is excellent. 4y

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Finding Winnie | Lindsay Mattick

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“Finding Winnie” by Lindsay Mattick is an adorable NF read for students in grades K-3. This Caldecott award winning book tells the true story on how our beloved Winnie the Pooh came to be. Did you know “Winnie” is short for “Winnipeg”? Using this book for S will be fun and entertaining for animal lovers! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan provides an engaging fact or opinion lesson that students can participate in. This can be great for younger learners to understand. https://www.comprehensionconnection.net/2017/01/mentor-text-lessons-to-warm-up-y... 5y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL Guideline I‘d use for this book would be to activate or supply background knowledge (3.1) I will ask how familiar students are with Winnie the Pooh and see if they can make connections with the story. For ESOL strategies, I will promote cooperation when it comes to completing the fact or opinion activity (2) 5y

Jewelwinkler I think that the your UDL choice is really good because it will get the kids excited for the book. Also the lesson plan you linked was really informative and I think the kids will enjoy it. 5y

Lrobertson I love this book and actually picked it for this assignment too!! Activating prior knowledge will be a big tool for this book. Great post! 5y

DrSpalding I only found out that it was short for Winnipeg by reading this amazing book. It is nonfiction and it is biographical. Young children should know where this beloved bear truly came from. Excellent alignment. 4y

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The City of Ember | Jeanne DuPrau

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”The City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau is a great SF for 6th-8th graders to enjoy. Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow live in the subterranean city of Ember. Their city is the last city with light, so darkness goes on for miles in every direction. See how these working 12-year-olds can piece their way out of this town and into a habitable life. Using this book as an IR is a great idea! #UCFLAE3414F19

abbie-cadabbie This lesson plan provides discussion questions that can be great to follow along to while reading the novel. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/city-ember-dis... 5y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL Guideline that I think would be best would be to develop self-assessment and reflection (9.3) Considering the characters are around their same age, students can reflect on themselves to see what they‘d do if they were in the characters‘ positions. For ESOL strategies, I would choose to assign short reading for homework (38) so students aren‘t overwhelmed with the assignment. 5y

abbie-cadabbie Not to mention, “The City of Ember” was awarded an ALA Notable Children‘s Book Award! 5y

DrSpalding Your English learner strategy of choosing short reading passages for homework is perfect for these middle grade chapter books. Scholastic is a high-quality resource and one you should continue to use! This book is one that used to be on my literature circle option list and is definitely one I would have in my classroom library. 4y

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Creepy Carrots!: with audio recording | Aaron Reynolds

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“Creepy Carrots!” by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown should be an automatic addition to your classroom library. It‘s a great modern fantasy read that will definitely keep your readers on their toes! Nonetheless, this Caldecott award winning book is an amazing RA. It‘s about a young rabbit named Jasper who loves to eat the carrots from Crackenhopper Field, until they follow him home! Don‘t hesitate to pick up this spooky Halloween-time story!

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abbie-cadabbie The following lesson plan includes multiple plans that relate to the story! For example, it includes a cause and effect activity, crafts, making connections, etc. https://mrswillskindergarten.com/creepy-carrots-lesson-plans/ 5y

abbie-cadabbie The UDL Guideline I‘d utilize would be to clarify vocabulary and symbols (2.1) I would pre-teach vocabulary and make sure to go over each word as it‘s presented in the story. For the ESOL strategy, I will ask numerous questions along the way that require higher level thinking responses (36) This can help the students practice formulating sentences based on what they‘re thinking. (edited) 5y

DrSpalding Your image is wonderful as is your book selection. You are right, this book makes for an excellent read aloud and you utilized universal design and English learner strategies that you know are important for an effective read aloud. Helpful resource. 4y

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