This picture book and MF by Maurice Sendak is definitely a classic. In my opinion, I was never a fan growing up, I personally found the story creepy. Looking at the story now I appreciate the art and look of darkness in the book, but this would be a fun RT to have the kids dress up. The UDL I would align for this book is 1.2 to offer a new way to show a book and the ESOL strategy I would refer to is 18 to show TPR. #UCFLAE3414F19

This was a RF that just leaves you speechless. I highly recommend this book to all ages and will definitely incorporate this as a LC or even RA in my future upper-level classrooms. The UDL I would align it to is 3.3 with processing information, and the ESOL strategy is 1 to encourage the questioning. #UCFLAE3414F19

Last Stop on Market Street is such a great book for children. Not only is it a great diverse RF to have in your classroom library but it also teaches a great lesson of kindness and giving. I would use this in a RA or RT and I would align the UDL 6.3 for their understanding and ESOL strategy 3 for self discussion after. #UCFLAE3414F19

I can definitely say that the One and Only Ivan was my favorite Katherine Applegate RF novel! I really enjoyed this book, even with its very sad moments the turn arounds and uplifting moments kept you going! The UDL I would use for this novel is 3.2 to have the students get the big picture and for ESOL Strategy I would align with 4 to see their knowledge of elephants and the wild. #UCFLAE3414F19

This was a very interesting MF novel by Katherine Appelgate. It not only teaches a lot of great and valuable lessons but I would definitely use this as a LC. The UDL I would use towards this is 7.2 by giving on-topic questions for the groups to discuss. The ESOL strategies I would reference is 1 to see that questions are being asked event to our peers for understanding. #UCFLAE3414F19

This B was such a powerful children's book. I will definitely be implementing this into my future classroom. This would be great for younger ages to start on a literature circle or to have as a read-aloud allowing you the teacher to ask structured questions. The UDL is 3.1, I would do more than read this book, I would also go further and do an author study. The ESOL strategy I would reference is 9 to incorporate not taking. #UCFLAE3414F19

In the book of lots of P you will come across a poem titled “Halfway Down“ this is such a great poem to use to introduce not only an author study but also poems by A.A. Milne in general. I have grown up reading his children's poems and have enjoyed them so I would love to bring some of them into my classroom one day as well. The UDL I would use towards this is 1.3 because of how unique his poems are on paper. #UCFLAE3414F19

This P by Clement Moore is a great way to introduce poems especially if it is around the holidays. I would implement this as a RA or CR in my classroom. The UDL 2.2 in order to better clarify how to read this poem fluently. The ESOL strategy I would focus on is 8 to go along with the UDL in understanding how to read a poem with the pauses and flow. #UCFLAE3414F19

Rumpelstiltskin is such an amazing TL to always have in the classroom. Its a great example for the genre itself as well. This version was retold by Peter Clover, its the version I've had since I can remember! The UDL 7.1 would help to make the focus on recruiting interest in a different genre. I would also align ESOL strategy 12 in helping to gain the whole idea of this style writing and storytelling. #UCFLAE3414F19

Big Words for Little People by Jamia Lee Curtis is such a fun RF to do a RA in your classroom with. Not only does this book also show a hint of diversity but it also introduces new big unknown words. UDL 2.1 would be great to focus on the vocabulary. ESOL strategies 20 to highlight the new vocabulary and make sure they are able to understand the new words and what they mean clearly! #UCFLAE3414F19

This NF is such a cute inside to another side of the Winnie the Poo! It has such valuable lessons of kindness and connection to be shared as well! I would use this in a RA! A great lesson plan provided is a sheet for kids to do an activity on literature! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Finding-Winnie-Activities-2197000. #UCFLAE3414F19

I love these Fiction books by Mary Pope Osborne! They are so much fun and take you into another universe of imagination! I would use this book as a RA and make great conversation surrounding the class! #UCFLAE3414f19

What a great HF novel by Williams Garcia. Join these three sisters on a trip to find there mom. Be prepared for twists and unfortunate events!! I would use this book for LC and allow for structured conversation throughout! #UCFLAE3414F19

Wow this SF was such a hit!! I had previously watched the movie but the book is definitely so much better! A Wrinkle in Time by L‘Engle takes you on an adventure through time and space with Meg and her friends and sibling! This book would be great for a RA and would allow for the whole class to go on this adventure page by page! #UCFLAE3414F19

This SF, by Louis Lowery is definitely for a specific kind. I was so glad to finally have had the opportunity to read this story and dive into Jonas‘ world of a futuristic society that he lives in. This is a great book for more of a secondary classroom! #UCFLAE3414f19

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba was what drove my heart to want to teach abroad. This novel will make you laugh, cry and have hope. This story is about a boy who over comes challenges and makes a huge environmentally impact on his town which is heard about all over the globe. I highly recommend this Biography (B). #UCFLAE3414F19

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is such an infamous book for teaching love and the difference between wants and needs. This is a great book for a RA which gives the teacher the chance to direct conversation an thinking while reading along. Attached are free printable so found that can also be done while reading! https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/giving-tree. #UCFLAE3414F19

She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World is an amazing HF picture book by Chelsea Clinton!This takes you page by page women by women who brought America a treasure! This book would be GREAT for a RT! I don‘t have a lib to provide but I have from my own experience how fun yo I can preform this book! This is great to use as an introduction to a history lesson or simply a fun way to still incorporate new information! #UCFLAE3414F19

What a great RF! Blended by Sharon M. Draper is a great novel inside Isabella‘s hectic world as her parents are divorced and the two lives she shares with us! This has an amazing twist at the end and shares a strong message of love throughout! #UCFLAE3414F19

Wonder a RF novel by R.J. Palacio is great for the upper elementary level students. Auggie takes us into a world of learning self confidence, acceptance and kindness. The main character, Auggie has a face deformity which is making starting middle school a roller coaster of a ride. He has been used to home school so this is a huge transition! #UCFLAE3414F19