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olivia_danko

olivia_danko

Joined February 2021

I like literature books and I cannot lie
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This book is about a young girl named Goldilocks who has a hard time remembering and following the directions her mother tells her not to do. One day she asked her mom if she could go into the woods and pick some flowers. Her mom tells her to just not go too far because there might be bears. Instead, Goldilocks finds a house and decides to go in and take a look.

olivia_danko While in the house she breaks chairs, eats their food, and sleeps in their bed. When the bears finally come home Goldilocks remembers all that her mom told her not to do and runs back home and never does that again.
This traditional literature would be best taught using UDL 1.1 (Offer ways of customizing the display of information) because students enjoy diving deeper into the book, providing more display will engage the learners even more.
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olivia_danko The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 13 (use preview/review activities) before we begin reading, we can discuss if anyone has ever read Goldilocks and the Three Bears. After the reading, we can do the following lesson listed below:
https://www.kidssoup.com/activity/goldilocks-and-the-three-bears-activities-craf...
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DrSpalding I like the idea of integrating the arts and allowing students to create crafts that relate to this book. This is certainly classic traditional literature that should be shared in the primary classroom. 3y
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Owl Moon | Jane Yolen
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Owl Moon is about a little girl and her father, who go owling together on a moonlight winter night. They decided to take a stroll through the woods and the daughter discovers many things about how a winter night feels, how much is said in silence. At the end of the story, the father and daughter meet up with the owl they were in search of. The owl stares at the father and daughter.

olivia_danko This realistic fiction and award-winning Caldecott book would best be taught using UDL 8.1 (Heighten salience of goals and objectives) The main objectives of this story are children will explore relationships, investigate the use of each of their five senses, and learn about nocturnal animals.
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olivia_danko The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 3 (encourage self-talk, positive thinking) because students participate and share their positive relationship with their father or caretaker!
With this lesson:
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/owl-moon-teach...
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emilypalkovich This story sounds really heart-warming since it is centered around a father and daughter that seem to be close. Since it is a Caldecott award winner I‘m sure the story uses great language and teaches a nice lesson. Great post! (edited) 3y
DrSpalding So, side story… We have owls in our conservation area in our neighborhood. My niece that is now 10, loves to go and I quote “owning” when she spends the night. We go into that area and she calls the owls and often times they will reply! Such a cool text to world/self connection for her. Sometimes this book is considered historical fiction. It is based on the authors experience with her father which did occur well before the 1980s. 3y
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Go Away, Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley was created for children to chase away their nighttime fears. Students can turn the pages of this die-cut book and watch the Big Green Monster grow. Each page adds a new body part/description to the monster. Then, when the child is ready to show him who‘s in charge, they‘ll turn the remaining pages and watch him disappear! I believe every classroom should have this unique book in its library!

olivia_danko This modern fantasy would be best taught using UDL 3.1 (Activate or supply background knowledge) because it would open up a great discussion about our bedtime fears and classmates can relate to each other.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 14 (Simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant) This book would be perfect to slow your speech down because it would create the build-up of seeing the complete monster.

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DrSpalding This is a unique book. This could be used to teach color words/high frequency words in kindergarten as well. 3y
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The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister
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The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister about how the most beautiful fish in the sea can be lonely. Other fish began begging for the shiny scales on the rainbow fish. He intentionally didn't want to give any other fish his scales. Ultimately, he learns that there is more to be gained by sharing his special qualities than by keeping them all to himself. The story emphasizes not only the importance of sharing but the joy that comes from giving.

rather_be_reading i always remember this book from my childhood! 3y
olivia_danko This modern fantasy book would be best taught using UDL 4.1 (Vary the methods for response and navigation) Go around the class and share the importance of sharing.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 11 (place language in meaningful content) emphasize how Rainbow Fish felt when little fish tells the other fishes to shun Rainbow Fish and turn their backs on him whenever he approaches them.
With the following lesson:
https://4kinderteachers.com/fun
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DrSpalding Again, you need to be sure to identify the teaching strategy rather than just saying… Would be best thought. This book works well for storytelling and of course read aloud. I believe it has also been turned into a readers theater. Make sure you very the teaching strategies you utilize with students to truly foster a love of reading! 3y
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The Lorax | Dr. Seuss
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In the book The Lorax, Dr. Seuss discusses the terrible consequences humans may face if we fail to look after our environment. A greedy creature named the Once-ler only cares about making money and ignores the warnings of The Lorax, the keeper of the Truffula Trees. The book is set in a Dr. Seuss make-believe land, in a colorful forest with pink, purple, and yellow Truffula Trees.

olivia_danko The Once-ler begins producing thneeds and begins by chopping a small number of trees down. Throughout the book, The Lorax speaks on behalf of the trees and warns the Once-ler that his activities will cause serious harm.
This modern fantasy book would be best taught using UDL 3.3 (Guide information processing and visualization) I would relate how “The Lorax“ is similar to what's happening in our world with deforestation.
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olivia_danko The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 12 (Teach to two objectives, language, and content) The objective of this story is all about we need to take care of the environment around us.
With the following lesson:
https://lemonlimeadventures.com/the-lorax-activities-lessons/
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DrSpalding Technically, this book is considered science fiction. This is a very common read aloud on Earth Day! 3y
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is about the life of a young, hungry caterpillar who is in search of food to eat to turn him into a beautiful butterfly. The caterpillar eats its way through the pages. As you read, you get to see what kind of food the caterpillar enjoys eating, for example, delicious food like fruits, sweets, and even a leaf. The caterpillar starts to have a bad stomach ache.

olivia_danko After eating a green leaf, the caterpillar's stomach feels better and he turns into a beautiful butterfly.
This modern fantasy book would be best taught using UDL 9.3 (Develop self-assessment and reflection) As a class we can reflect on the stages of life and how we must eventually grow up to be someone beautiful inside and out.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 16 (Integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing activities)
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DrSpalding We are teachers is a fantastic resource. You have incorporated wonderful, resources that I hope you will use in your future classroom. You say best taught… What teaching strategy would you use? (edited) 3y
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Where the Wild Things Are | Maurice Sendak
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Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is about a boy named Max who is becoming very mischievous and his mom is fed up with it and decides to send him to his room. While Max was in timeout, his imagination takes him to a new world where the wild things are and Max is now in control. When he's done being king of the wild things and is ready to be a little boy again, he returns to his room, he notices that his mom is still upset with him.

olivia_danko This modern fantasy and award-winning Caldecott book would be best taught using UDL 8.3 (Foster collaboration and community) by having a class discussion about how imagination can take us to wherever our heart desires.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 6 (Continually monitor student comprehension) have the students read independently while spending time with each student making sure they are understanding the story.
With the following lesson:
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DrSpalding Independent read could work but this book is meant to be read aloud or told! I have even seen students perform this during a readers theater. Your summaries are concise yet comprehensive. Nicely done. 3y
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The Relatives Came | Cynthia Rylant
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The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant is about a family that came all the way from Virginia and they were visiting their extended family. They traveled in a rainbow-colored station wagon. Once they arrived at the house, they greeted their family members with lots of love. All summer long they took care of their garden that was filled with fruits. When they finally had to leave, they were disappointed they had to say goodbye to their family.

olivia_danko The illustrations are very humorous and keep you entertained throughout the story.
This realistic fiction and award-winning Caldecott book would be best taught using UDL 3.1 (Activate or supply background knowledge) by asking the students to share with the class what they enjoy doing with their family members.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 3 (encourage self-talk and positive thinking) because this book talks about spending time with family
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olivia_danko and I want students to associate family with positive thinking.
With the following lesson:
https://mrswillskindergarten.com/the-relatives-came-read-aloud/\
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DrSpalding I like that you noted you want to have your students associate family with positive thinking. The humor in this book shows that all families can be very different. Looking at the front cover, you can tell this is not current day therefore it would not be realistic fiction. What genre? 3y
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On My Honor | Marion Dane Bauer
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The book On My Honor by Marion Bauer is about two boys named Tony and Joel who go on a bike ride to a remote state park to climb rock cliffs. Joel has no interest in going on this dangerous adventure, but Tony insisted they still go. Joel becomes frightened when, midway through the trip, when Tony suggests that they swim in a rapidly moving river.  

olivia_danko Tony suddenly disappears in the rapid water and Joel is stuck confronting his parents and Tony's parents about the horrible news. He soon learns, however, that one cannot escape truth and reality.
This realistic fiction and award-winning Newbery book would be best taught using UDL 3.2 (Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas,
and relationships) since this book is about friendship, honesty, and dealing with grief, I believe it would
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olivia_danko be beneficial to do a literature circle and discuss these difficult big ideas that happen in the book.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 2 (promote cooperation in small groups).
With the following lesson has a reading journal that students can take notes on and fill out as they read:
https://www.edhelper.com/books/On_My_Honor.htm
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DrSpalding Your summary brought back the sadness I felt when reading this book to my sons. I do think it would be an excellent book to include in a fifth grade book club. The themes in this book are real world and not following the rules can lead to horrible consequences! Excellent resource attached. 3y
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Chasing Cheetahs by Sy Montgomery is a story about a woman named Laurie Marker's who quest is to save the African cats. She has been studying, breeding, and saving cheetahs for thirty years. The book is very informative and entertaining for all ages. Laurie discovered that cheetahs kept in captivity had few chances to breed because the species needs security and privacy.

olivia_danko Therefore, zoos and parks just weren't quite enough for the cats. She opened a conservation research center to help save the cheetahs.
This non-fiction and award-winning Orbis Pictus book would be best taught using UDL 1.2 (Offer alternatives for auditory information) reading aloud the interesting facts about cheetahs may engage students more rather than independent reading.
The ELS strategy I'd use is
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olivia_danko 42. (Have students use timelines to arrange and sequence important facts and information). This would organize all the facts they learn and showcase the importance of saving cheetahs.
With the following lesson plan:
https://www.instructorweb.com/les/cheetahs.asp
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DrSpalding You picked some wonderful award winners. When looking at the front cover, this book screams science however this could also be used in a social studies unit in relation to geography and where cheetahs live on the planet. 3y
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The Giver by Lois Lowry is about a boy named Jonas who lives in a utopian society and everybody‘s life has already been perfectly planned, leaving them with no free will. Their society also has no seasons, nature, or any form of entertainment. Everybody within the community must be cautious of their actions or words so as not to offend anybody. When Jonas turned 12, he was chosen to be the receiver of memories.

olivia_danko Later on in the story, Jonas and the giver conspire to change the whole community and decides to run away to Elsewhere.
This science fiction and award-winning Newbery book would be best taught using UDL 3.2 (Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas,
and relationships) because there is a lot of information in this book, and as a future educator, I think it would be important to highlight the big ideas that happened with Jonas.
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olivia_danko The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 30 (Encourage the use of diagrams and drawings as aids to identify concepts and seeing relationships). A Venn diagram comparing and contrasting all the relationships Jonas encounters would make it easier to understand the story.
With the following lesson plan:
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/giver-lesson-p...
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DrSpalding I agree that highlighting the big ideas specifically the dystopian society would be very important to comprehend the story. You have found excellent resources and continue to align your strategies and principles well. This is an excellent example of high-quality science fiction. 3y
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The book Electric Ben by Robert Bryd is about Benjamin Franklin and his amazing contributions to our country. In pictures and text, the book contains documents of Franklin's numerous and diverse accomplishments including the Constitution, the creation of bifocals, and many more. The book also has large font and vibrant artwork as well! This biography book would be best taught using UDL 1.1 (Offer ways of customizing the display of information)

olivia_danko I picked UDL 1.1 because the book offers text and pictures throughout the pages making it easier to understand the biography. The book also won the Orbis Pictus Award.
The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 28 (provide biographies of significant men and women from different countries). Since this lesson is focused on how Benjamin Franklin became significant, as a future educator, I can provide other significant leaders from the ELLs countries in order
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olivia_danko for them to relate and understand the lesson.
With the following lesson:
https://www.education.com/lesson-plan/ben-franklin/
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DrSpalding English learner strategy 28 is perfect! This award-winning book is an excellent book to complement your social studies or science instruction when teaching about this famous historical figure. 3y
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Little Red Riding Hood is about a brave young girl named Little Red who loves to visit her Granny's cottage in the mysterious forest. Little Red's mother always warns her to go straight to Granny's, because she can encounter trouble. As she walks to Granny's cottage, Little Red runs into a grey wolf. Instead of being terrified of the wolf, walks right up to him and has a conversation. She doesn't see the harm in stopping for a chat.

olivia_danko In the story, all of the characters are very quirky making the plot interesting and fun to read for children!
This traditional literature book would be best taught using UDL 3.2 (Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships) because the story is an unusual retelling of the original little red riding hood, the children can have a discussion about how the two stories are similar and different.
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olivia_danko The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 4 (link lesson topic to students' prior knowledge) because I could ask students if they've heard of the original folktale.
This website below provides students with several meaningful worksheets about the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
With the following lesson:
https://123homeschool4me.com/free-little-red-riding-hood-worksheets_13/
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DrSpalding Remember that you need to identify the genre in the first line of your post. You have identified it as traditional literature which could be correct however you could also say it is modern fantasy/a variant of traditional literature. I like the idea of comparing the original with this version. 3y
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A Kick in the Head | Paul B. Janeczko
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This creative picture book contains 29 different poetic forms. Each page provides a new form of poetry to learn using an example poem and an explanation at the bottom of the page. The poem begins with simple structures, as you continue to read the book, you will find more complex poems. This book would be a fun and engaging experience for students to learn about the different forms of poetry. Who doesn't love a great poem!

olivia_danko This exciting poem would be best taught using UDL 2.2 (Clarify syntax and structure) by explaining to students the structure of the poem. Students could then make their own poem on what topic their heart desires! The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 2 Promote cooperation (small groups) because I think this lesson would be a great way for children to get in smaller groups and collaborate by making their own poems.
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PatriciaS Great resource for teaching different kinds of poetry readings and introduction of a new genre poetry. Wonderful picture book 📖 great review and resources for read aloud lessons and activities. 3y
DrSpalding Scholastic is a high-quality resource and you found an amazing link to engage students in this genre! Poetry can promote cooperation and certainly clarify syntax and structure therefore you aligned your principles and strategies nicely. 3y
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Gerald and Piggie decide they want to go for a drive. Gerald is a very cautious elephant and makes sure they bring all their necessities for their trip. Each time Gerald suggests a new item they will need, Piggie claims, “I have that”, and quickly returns with two of each item. Eventually, after packing all of their necessities into bags, Gerald remembers that they will need a car, but neither Elephant nor Piggie has a car. 

olivia_danko Elephant and Gerald chose to play pirates instead of going on their trip. 3y
olivia_danko This modern fantasy and award-winning Geisel book would be best taught by using UDL 1.3 (Offer alternatives for visual information) As a teacher, you could bring in some of the materials Gerald and Elephant were listing for. For example, sunglasses. The ELS strategy I'd use would be EL 46 Use discovery learning activities (hands-on activities) The students could pass around the items 3y
olivia_danko they named in the book and describe what the purpose of each item is.
With the following lesson perfect for a road trip:
https://www.education.com/lesson-plan/road-trip-of-the-regions/
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PatriciaS Wonderfully quirky story about friendship excitement and going for a ride, young children love to go, so this is a great read aloud picture book with expressive language. Great review 👍 3y
DrSpalding Lovely summary. Chase did a nice job of sharing this author‘s books during her author study. If you plan on teaching the primary grades, this is a must! I really like your resource and this would be an excellent addition to a geography lesson during social studies. 3y
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How I Became a Spy is about a boy named Bertie Bradshaw who played an important role in solving ciphers and searching for a traitor to the Allied forces. He also is accompanied by his dog, Little Roo, and an American girl named Eleanor who helps him solve the mystery of the young woman who goes missing, leaving behind a coded notebook. They have to decipher the notebook to prevent from spilling the biggest secret to the Nazis.

olivia_danko This historical fiction and award-winning Sunshine State Young Reader book would be great using UDL 6.1 (Guide appropriate goal-setting) because Bertie set a goal out for his team in solving ciphers, you can teach the students why goal setting is so important. The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 8 modeling, explaining, scaffolding, name the strategy and show how to use it. I'd have the ELLs listen to me explain how we can set goals, then have them 3y
olivia_danko set their own goals. The link below has a perfect worksheet on how to organize your goals.
Lesson plan: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Simple-Goal-Setting...
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DrSpalding Your pictures continue to make me smile. I like the universal design principle that directly aligns with your excellent resource. Good job. 3y
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom | Bill Jr. Martin
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The book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault is about the letters of the alphabet and how each letter attempts to climb toward the top of the coconut tree in alphabetical order. The coconut tree starts to bend from all the weight from the letters. At the very end, lowercase a dares the other letters to race back up the tree.

olivia_danko This realistic fiction book would be best taught using UDL 2.1 (Clarify vocabulary and symbols) by having the students trace the letters of the alphabet and UDL 1.2 (Offer alternatives for auditory information) listen how-to correctly pronounce the letters out loud. The ELS strategy I'd use is EL 14 (Simplify your speech by making it slower and redundant) have the students say the letters out loud several times.
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DrSpalding Watch your genres. Alphabet letters climbing a tree would not be considered realistic fiction. What genre? 3y
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Owen | Kevin Henkes
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Owen by Kevin Henkes is an award-winning Caldecott book that's about a bunny who adores his fuzzy yellow blanket. He takes his blanket everywhere with him.. Until his teacher, Mrs. Tweezers said he wasn't allowed to bring it to school. This book would benefit students by helping them relate to their own security blanket.   Since this is a realistic fiction book, the UDL I chose was Activate or supply background knowledge (3.1).

olivia_danko Students will get to make their own bunny rabbit mask to resemble Owen!
lesson plan: http://lessons.atozteacherstuff.com/298/bunny-rabbit-mask-paper-plate-craft/
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olivia_danko I'd use EL 46 use discovery learning activities(hands-on-activities) since the students will get to craft their own bunny rabbit mask. 3y
DrSpalding The only problem with your resource is that the characters are mice and not rabbits. I do think you could create mice masks and use them for dramatic reenactment… Possibly during an author study. 3y
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This entertaining book about a rabbit named Jasper who loves eating carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field. The carrots start following Jasper everywhere. This book would be a read aloud to kindergarten-2nd grade students. The lesson plan that I provided below would be beneficial to do after the read aloud. There‘s a worksheet that allows readers to make connections through drawings. A UDL strategy I would use would be 2.1 vocabulary journal.

olivia_danko The EL strategy I'd use for this book would be 5 (check frequently for understanding) #ucflae3414sp21

Here's the link for my lesson plan: https://mrswillskindergarten.com/creepy-carrots-lesson-plans/
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olivia_danko Also, I ould consider Creepy Carrots as animal fantasy because Jasper the rabbit behaves like a human and there's a simple plot.
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PatriciaS Cute book 📖 3y
DrSpalding You and several of your peers fell in love with creepy carrots… Excellent author. Your posts include the required information. 3y
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Mouse Loves Love | Lauren Thompson
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This adorable book would be considered animal fiction because it features animal characters who talk and behave like humans. The book is about a mouse named Minka who is crafting a gift for her little sister. The little sister has no clue what Minka is making for her. At the very end, the craft is a lace heart shaped note that says “I love you.”

olivia_danko This Animal Fantasy would be best taught using UDL 1.1 (community artifacts) by making a lesson plan to make their own heart shaped note for a loved one at home. And 9.3 (develop self-assessment and reflection)
The ELS strategy I‘d use is EL 46 use discovery learning activities(hands-on-activities) giving students the chance to make their own heart shaped note.
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DrSpalding Your pictures made me smile! This is your best post of the three being that you followed the rubric well here! Revise the others to be sure you are including all necessary elements according to the rubric. 3y
AlexRobinson What a cute book!! I‘d read this often in my preschool classroom! And your picture is too cute! Great UDL and EL strategies! I especially like your EL tool. Doing hands on is such an amazing way for NS as well as EL to learn more about a topic and make a visual representation of what the text is all about! Great ideas as well as resources!! 3y
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