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Lorax | Dr Seuss

The Lorax is a classic work of MF by Dr. Seuss. In this Green Prize-winning picture book, children are introduced to concepts such as corporate greed, environmental conservation, and that its never too late to do the right thing. Despite the seriousness of its theme, The Lorax is still whimsical and engaging for young readers. Check out these lesson ideas:
https://lemonlimeadventures.com/the-lorax-activities-lessons/
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nquintus With its vivid illustrations and classic Seussian word play, The Lorax would be a fantastic book to use in an SR activity. An SR lesson would give the teacher ample opportunity to use ESOL strategy 6: continually monitor students‘ comprehension. In addition, this would foster collaboration and community (UDL 8.3) and allow the teacher to clarify vocabulary and symbols (UDL 2.1) and support decoding of text (UDL 2.3). 4y

DrSpalding This is sometimes classified as science fiction due to the content. Shared reading would be a good teaching strategy to utilize with students. Excellent universal design alignment here. 4y

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story | Kevin Noble Maillard

Fry Bread is a beautiful NF picture book that combines Juana Martinez-Neal‘s sweet imagery with Kevin Noble Maillard‘s prose. In this Sibert award winner, Maillard uses metaphors to teach all children what fry bread means to Native history, culture, and family. Using CR, students can read, think deeply about, and make connections to the text together. This book can easily be part of an ELA or SS unit. Excellent resources below!
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This resource contains vocab, discussion questions, and extension activities perfect for this CR unit. Numerous ESOL strategies will be met within, including #11: place language in meaningful context and #12: teach to language and content. In addition, CR of Fry Bread fosters collaboration and community, which is UDL guideline #8.3. 4y

dbears1 I've never heard of Fry Bread.I sounds like a really good book to read to the class to expand their knowledge on different traditions and introduce new vocabulary. 📖 4y

nquintus @dbears1 Yes! It even has recipes for different fry breads! 4y

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Viviannef Ive seen this book many times and have yet to open it up to read! After reading your post I had to add it to my “must read” books. It even included recipes?!?!! That‘s very cool! The UDL principles and ESOL strategies you‘ve chosen work great based off your post! Great job Nicole! 4y

Emma_Barcena Wow! This looks like something I want to read and something I would want to share with my students! The UDL and EL Principles you chose are perfect! The EL Principle #24 would be good for this book as well! Thank you for sharing this book :) 4y

DrSpalding I want to make the bread! I am so happy you selected this recent award winner. Choral reading could work and certainly does foster collaboration and community in a classroom. 4y

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Belle, the Last Mule at Gee's Bend: A Civil Rights Story | Bettye Stroud, Calvin Alexander Ramsey

Belle, the Last Mule at Gee‘s bend is a heartwarming HF by C.A. Ramsey and B. Stroud, illustrated by J. Holyfield. In this story, a boy learns that an ordinary looking mule is quite special. This mule, Belle, had a role in this small town‘s fight for equal rights and was even part of Dr. King‘s funeral procession. I recommend this book as one piece of an AS about author Bettye Stroud.
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nquintus The resource linked above is a basic breakdown of how to roll out an AS unit in an elementary classroom. This AS would give students plenty of opportunities to connect prior knowledge and personal experience to these stories, in addition to doing related vocabulary, writing, art, and history-related activities. These would meet ESOL strategy 2: promote cooperation and UDL #8.3: foster collaboration and community. 4y

DrSpalding This is a new book for me! Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. Great idea to perform an author study if this author has numerous books. Sounds like a good one to integrate into the social studies curriculum. 4y

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Dragons Love Tacos | Adam Rubin

Dragons Love Tacos is an award-winning MF picture book by Adam Rubin with fun illustrations by Daniel Salmieri. Bottom line: Dragons may love tacos, but they HATE spicy salsa. If you host a taco party for dragons and serve spicy salsa, well… you‘ll see! This would be a hysterical RA perfect for extension activities for ELA and art integration. Great ideas here:
https://deannajump.com/dragons-love-tacos-reading-lesson-ideas/
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nquintus Dragons Love Tacos is written in a very expressive manner, so it is crucial that an RA have that expression in both tone and body language. This would be especially helpful with beginner ELs in your class, as this would meet ESOL guideline 17: provide contextual support through visuals, demonstrations, body language, and facial expressions. This RA also meets UDL 1.2 and 1.3 regarding the provision of alternatives for auditory and visual info. 4y

Nkaufmann Wow, your resource was amazing! It was packed with tons of ways teachers can use this book in the classroom. I liked how it talked teaching students about authors purpose through interactive writing. This will help them think critically about why the author wrote this book. Great job as always! 4y

Viviannef I used to read this book to my Afterschool Kiddos all the time! They loved it! So funny, especially when you put in that expression as you stated! Your ESOL strategy aligns perfect with this book and I agree with Naomi ^; Thank you so much for the resource, it has amazing ideas to use this book in the classroom! 4y

marissamaddox This book is such a hit with young kids, I have two nieces and they absolutely love it! I agree that a RA would be amazing with the right tone and body language. The UDL principles you select seem to work really well for this book! Good job! 4y

DrSpalding This book has been or still is on the New York Times bestseller‘s list. It was there for a very long time if it is no longer present. Read aloud for sure and I love the image with the Cholula sauce. That is a staple in our household. You have found excellent resources to accompany your books. There are so many ways to use great books in your future classroom. Just do it. 4y

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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak

Where the Wild Things Are is an artfully drawn MF story by Maurice Sendak. This multiple award winner is the story of “wild thing” Max who gets in trouble for his behavior and imagines running away from home to where the wild things are. This story seems perfect for an S strategy in conjunction with an SEL lesson about behaviors and consequences. Resources: https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/where-the-wild-things-are
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nquintus To coincide with the S strategy, Where the Wild Things Are presents ample opportunity to integrate visual art into English, making the book and its lessons more memorable for the students. (See resources linked above) I highly recommend using ESOL strategies 5: teach vocabulary that supports key concepts and 17: provide contextual support through visuals, gestures & realia, as well as UDL 9.2 and 9.3 regarding coping skills and self-reflection. 4y

DrSpalding I truly appreciate your focus on social emotional learning. Your universal design principles certainly match this topic. Storytelling is an excellent strategy for this book. Some consider this book realistic fiction… Only if you believe Max is dreaming. 4y

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There Is a Bird on Your Head! | Mo Willems

There Is a Bird on Your Head! is a funny, sweetly drawn MF picture book by Mo Willems. This Geisel award winner is about best buds Gerald and Piggie. When Gerald finds that he has a bird on his head, he has no idea what to do! Thankfully, his optimistic pal is there to help when things get silly. This book is perfect as an RA in Kindergarten. The following link has vocabulary support activities for emergent readers of this book:
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This book has very simple vocabulary, counting, and even basic emotional concepts. Piggie is always calm and positive, while Gerald tends to panic. This corresponds well with either a simple ELA lesson using the book's vocab or an SEL lesson on self-management and relationship skills. For this RA, I recommend ESOL strategy 12: teach to language and content and UDL 9.2: coping skills. 4y

ashleyshugars Nicole, I LOVE your ESOL and UDL strategies that you listed for this book! I would also add UDL 9.3, Develop Self Assessment and reflection. I love incorporating real life with these adorable books! 4y

DrSpalding Reading is fundamental is an excellent resource that you should continue to use. This duo is quite popular in the primary grades. This author should be a staple in your classroom. 4y

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs | Judi Barrett

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs is a SF picture book written by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Ron Barrett. In it, man tells his grandkids a bedtime story about a town where it rains food. This book begs to be used in an RA with potential for vocab, writing, or even science extension activities. This site has excellent teacher resources for the book: https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs #ucflae3414su20

nquintus Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs can be paired with the activities linked above, whether they involve students making up their own food weather in a writing assignment or creating a weather report in a science lesson with weather words for vocabulary. No matter which, these would work best when paired with ESOL strategy 11: placing language in meaningful context and 12: teaching to language and content. This coincides with UDL 2.1: clarify vocab. 4y

Zoes_Human I adored this book as a child! 4y

DrSpalding Isn‘t it wonderful to see how many ways great books can be integrated into the curriculum? The weather report in science is such a fun and educational activity. Wonderful resources along with principle and strategy alignment. 4y

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A Light in the Attic Book and CD | Shel Silverstein

A Light in the Attic is a zany, illustrated P collection by Shel Silverstein. The poems in it are all very unique. With drawings as silly as the poems themselves, this book is very entertaining. However, some language is advanced and some simply made up. Students may need extra support while reading, so I recommend a PR strategy for both ELs and students of lower reading levels. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/light-attic
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nquintus A Light in the Attic is all about the author‘s use of words. It would be an excellent addition to a vocabulary unit when used with a PR strategy to assist students with comprehension. (Some of the resources linked above support the use of this book while teaching vocab.) While teaching this book, it is important that the teacher follow ESOL strategy 6: continually monitor student comprehension and UDL guideline 2.1: clarify vocabulary and symbols. 4y

Ameyer32 Such a talented author! His whimsical silliness is admirable. I have not read this one but will definitely look into it. I love your ESOL strategy. It is important to make sure that the students are comprehending the material and supply support if necessary. 4y

DrSpalding His poetry is zany and unique. Students tend to enjoy these poems. Keep poetry anthologies like this readily available. When you have a minute ask students to pick a number and whatever number is chosen you select that poem. It‘s fun and surprising… Students enjoy this and it is an easy way to keep poetry present in your classroom. 4y

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Chester's Way | Kevin Henkes

Chester‘s Way is a beautifully illustrated MF by Kevin Henkes. It is the tale of two best friends who meet a new kid in the neighborhood. They immediately reject her because she's so different. Chester‘s Way is a fun read for early elementary students, but it also covers two important aspects of SEL: relationship skills and social awareness.
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nquintus This Keystone award-winning picture book would be excellent in an LC, allowing kids to think deeply about and discuss friendship, empathy, and embracing others‘ differences. As part of an LC, Chester's Way meets UDL guideline 9.3 regarding self-assessment and reflection, as well as ESOL strategy 17: providing support through visuals. This strategy, along with the resource above, can help to create a classroom culture of acceptance and friendship! 4y

DrSpalding I appreciate the extra effort on your images. If you didn‘t look at the pictures, you would think this is realistic fiction. Henkes does a beautiful job of helping students relate to his stories. Beyond a literature circle in the primary grades, these books are best read aloud and integrated into an author study. 4y

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Frog and Toad Together | Arnold Lobel

Frog and Toad Together is a Newbery award-winning collection of 5 MF short stories by Arnold Lobel. These sweet stories are all about two best friends who can‘t imagine life without each other and the adventures that they have together. The book teaches young children concepts like loyalty, patience, bravery and self-control, all with a dash of humor! Check out https://www.icanread.com/printables/frog-toad-together-teachers-guide/
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nquintus Frog and Toad Together would make for fantastic RT in an early elementary classroom. It coincides well with lessons on Social Emotional Learning, as it touches on 5 SEL categories. In an RT activity, this book meets UDL guidelines 9.2 regarding coping skills and strategies and 9.3 regarding self-assessment and regulation. It also meets ESOL strategy 16 by integrating speaking, listening, and reading. This book belongs in every K-2 classroom! 4y

DrSpalding These are classics! Readers theater would be a wonderful teaching strategy along with read aloud. They are humorous and do belong in primary classrooms. 4y

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A Different Pond | Bao Phi

A Different Pond is a Zolotow award-winning MF picture book by the poet Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui. On the surface, a child may see it simply as the story of a boy fishing with his dad. However, it is actually a tale of immigration, starting over, and survival as a family. I would recommend planning a lesson around the resource provided below!
https://www.capstonepub.com/assets/123/7/A_Different_Pond_Readers_Guide.pdf
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nquintus I highly recommend using an LC strategy for your class based on this wonderfully touching book! The resource above provides numerous questions to get students thinking deeply about the complex issues raised in the story, such as surviving a war, leaving the home country, and poverty. These discussions will allow students to support each other‘s thinking while fostering collaboration and community (UDL 8.3) and encouraging cooperation (ESOL 2). 4y

JoslynB I think your UDL principle is perfect for this type of story. Your resource link also offers a nice introduction to figure out where to begin. The focus on collaboration will make discussions for ELL students to be able to provide input or receive support. 4y

DrSpalding This could be a literature circle and also a very powerful read aloud during social studies instruction. We must teach about immigration in second grade. Excellent job aligning the appropriate universal design for learning principles and English learner strategies. 4y

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Wishtree | Katherine Applegate

Wishtree is a beautiful MF novel by Katherine Applegate. It is about Red, an old oak tree who cares deeply for the animals and humans who live in his neighborhood. He and his animal friends join together to make one little girl feel welcome by granting her wish to find a friend. Wishtree is a story about community, friendship, thriving in a diverse community, and (of course) a bit of magic!
https://www.wishtreebook.com/resources
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nquintus Wishtree would be excellent as an LC. This would give students of every reading and fluency level the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the book‘s language and concepts. An LC would also be a great way for children to engage with each other about the harm caused by discrimination and the benefits of diversity in the community. These discussions will foster collaboration and community (UDL 8.3) as well as cooperation (ESOL 2). 4y

DrSpalding You know you have a good book when it has its own website. Excellent use of a quality resource and of course, literature circles work quite well for this title. 4y

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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race | Margot Lee Shetterly

Hidden Figures is a Coretta Scott King award winning NF written by Margot Lee Shetterly (w/ W. Conkling) and illustrated by Laura Freeman. It is the illustrated story of four Black women who had major roles in America‘s space race. The authors did a great job of adapting this long, complicated story into one comprehensible to elementary students.
http://www.judynewmanatscholastic.com/blog/2020/01/clasroom-activity-hidden-figu...
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nquintus Hidden Figures is a children‘s book, but it still contains vocabulary that may be advanced for some students. Whether it is being read as part of an ELA IR activity or as part of a Social Studies unit, vocabulary support should be given in English, as well as L1 for Beginner ELs. This support during IR coincides with ESOL strategy 5: teach technical vocabulary, as well as UDL guideline 2.4: promote understanding across languages. 4y

marissamaddox I‘ve never heard of this book but feel like it would amazing to use in the classroom! I think the UDL principle you selected really aligns well and I think your ESOL strategy is perfect! Good job and I can‘t wait to read it myself! 4y

DrSpalding The Judy Newman blog is excellent! This book came out soon after the amazing movie. With older students you could actually compare the movie with the book and as you noted integrate this into part of a social studies unit. Excellent book selections Nicole. 4y

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SkippyJon Jones | Judy Schachner

Skippyjon Jones is a fun, fast-paced MF picture book just screaming to be part of an RA. Judy Schachner‘s colorfully written and illustrated book even earned her an EB White Read Aloud Award! Her story is about a Siamese kitten with an active imagination and the desire to be a bandito Chihuahua, the exasperated mama cat who doesn‘t know what to do with him, and the hijinx that follow!
https://www.skippyjonjones.com/teachers.php
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nquintus This storybook is chock full of action and cries out to be read aloud in conjunction with active student participation! There are opportunities for children to join Skippyjon when he jumps, claps, parties, naps, and much more. This coincides with UDL guidelines 1.2 and 1.3 about offering alternatives for auditory and visual inputs. It also fits perfectly with ESOL strategy 18 regarding the use of TPR! 4y

DrSpalding I have read many award winners and this is one of them! EL strategy 18 using total physical response would be a lot of fun to incorporate with an interactive read aloud. Skippyjon is an active Siamese kitty. 4y

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Julian Is a Mermaid | Jessica Love

Julian is a Mermaid is a gorgeous RF picture book written and illustrated by Jessica Love. It has earned many honors, including the Stonewall, Addams, and NAIBA awards. This touching story is about a boy who lives with his abuela and dreams of being a mermaid. Abuela responds to his wish with pure love. https://assets2.hrc.org/welcoming-schools/documents/WS_Lesson_Julia%CC%81n_Is_a_...
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nquintus Julian is a Mermaid is about self-love, acceptance, and family diversity. This story would be excellent in an RA, so the teacher is readily available for support with questions. Because the book has both English and Spanish words, it is more comprehensible to Spanish-speaking ELs than an English-only book. This would be excellent to use with ESOL strategy 12: teach to language and content. It also goes well with UDL guideline 3.2 (relationships). 4y

LibrarianRyan LOVE THIS BOOK 4y

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DrSpalding Themes in this book are so important in our classrooms. Good books truly can teach a variety of concepts that children need to know to be successful in life. I also like that you are connecting with other Litsy members! I hope you will continue to use this resource as you progress into your profession. 4y

DrSpalding I got an error message when I clicked on your resource? 4y

nquintus Dr. Spalding, I just checked the resource and it does open on my phone. Would you like me to email it to you separately? 4y

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Stone Soup | Marcia Brown

Stone Soup is classic TL written and illustrated by Marcia Brown and based on an old French story. Like much of TL, it is meant to entertain and teach a lesson. This tale is about three hungry soldiers who trick villagers into feeding them by inventing “stone soup.” This is a great story when teaching elementary students about honesty and kindness. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/shari-carter/stone-soup-lesson-sh...
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nquintus Stone Soup would be great for a DR lesson! Having students both read and act out parts of the story will increase fluency and reinforce the lessons being taught within the book. This coincides very well with UDL guideline 8.3 about fostering collaboration and community. It would also utilize ESOL strategy 18 involving student actions. 4y

DrSpalding Dramatic reenactment or storytelling is perfect for this quality piece of traditional literature. You are correct that using these methods could increase fluency and help students comprehend the text. 4y

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Strega Nona (Reprint) | Tomie DePaola

Strega Nona is a charming TL picture book about a village‘s beloved old “grandmother witch,” her magic pasta pot, and a naughty servant boy whose attempt to use magic goes very wrong! This book, charmingly written and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola, won a Caldecott honor. It can be part of an SEL unit about personal actions and consequences. https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/strega-nona-le...
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nquintus This TL book is meant to entertain, as well as to teach a lesson. It would be a fantastic RA story, as it has plenty of opportunity to be read with expression and gestures that would benefit all students in an elementary classroom. As part of an RA strategy, Strega Nona coincides with the UDL guideline 9.3 about the development of self-assessment and reflection. It would also align with ESOL strategy 17. 4y

DrSpalding Sadly, the author passed away this past spring. His books are fabulous for read aloud and storytelling options in your classroom. I highly recommend an author study as well. 4y

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Viva Frida | Yuyi Morales

Viva Frida is a stunning picture book (B) about brilliant artist Frida Kahlo, written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales and photographed by Tim O‘Meara. Most of the book consists of simple phrases in both English and Spanish. The end of the book, however, contains the brief biographical account of Kahlo's hardships and triumphs written in more complex English and Spanish. https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=41227#Resources
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nquintus This lushly illustrated book would make a fantastic RA, both for Spanish-speaking ELs and native English speakers. The simple phrases in most of the book would benefit beginner Spanish-speaking EL's, while the bio would help int. and adv. As part of an RA activity, this book meets UDL guideline 2.5: “illustrate through multiple media.” In addition, it is the biography (B) of an international historical figure, which covers ESOL strategy 28. 4y

Ameyer32 What a great way to include diversity in the classroom. Also a great way to bring about interest to art. You ESOL strategy fits in well with this book. 4y

DrSpalding Lushly illustrated… You are so right. Excellent resource and of course this would work well in a social studies classroom learning about historical figures. 4y

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Tale of Peter Rabbit (Anniversary) | Beatrix Potter

The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winning MF picture book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. It is the story of a mischievous little bunny who breaks rules instead of obeying his mother and staying safe. He finds himself in danger throughout the story and ends up sick in bed instead of eating treats with his siblings. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/tale-peter-rabbit
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nquintus This beautiful picture book would be fantastic in an early elementary setting as part of an RT. It could be used to tie in to an SEL lesson about behavior and consequences. Used in an RT activity, this book meets UDL guideline 9.3 regarding self-assessment and regulation. It also meets ESOL strategy 16 by integrating speaking, listening, and reading. 4y

DrSpalding This is a classic story that young children should be exposed to. As I mentioned in class, this book can also be implemented in a social studies lesson. Teachers use it as the basis of a mock trial to teach students about our judicial system. This could be incorporated with your social emotional learning activity. 4y

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Last Stop on Market Street | Matt de la Pe�a

Last Stop on Market Street is an award-winning (Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King), RF picture book written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson. It is about a little boy who takes a bus ride with his Nana and wonders why other people live differently than they do. Nana's answers open his eyes to the positive side of everything around him. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/last-stop-market-street
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nquintus This vividly-illustrated book would best serve an elementary classroom as part of an RA. It is great for SEL and discussions about family diversity. As part of an RA strategy, this book can meet UDL strategies 3.1 and 3.2 regarding activation of background knowledge and highlighting relationships. It can also be read aloud in conjunction with ESOL strategies 17 and 20, which involve supporting comprehension through visuals and discussion of vocab. 5y

CameoD Hey Nicole! I really enjoyed how you mentioned the UDL that is about highlighting relationships because it‘s centered around family relationships. I love how you seem so passionate about this book. It definitely seems like a marvelous book to add to any collection for Language Arts and Social Studies purposes. 5y

gpraytor I really like how your ESOL and UDL strategies align with each other. This will make the lesson flow better with potential ELLs in your class. 5y

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Viviannef Hello Nicole! This book is a great choice for a RA. You have made a great choice in choosing your UDL strategies which will be great for “highlighting relationships” and also how you may discuss “family diversity”. Especially teaching in such diverse classrooms. 4y

DrSpalding Reading is fundamental is a high-quality resource. Your mentioning of SEL makes me think that many great books can be used to help students grow both socially and emotionally. Your universal design and English learner strategies are excellent. Keep going! 4y

Ameyer32 I love how you make connections to social and emotional learning. It is quite refreshing to see. It is so important because it really is the foundation to everything! 4y

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