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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

January 14, 2021

A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text picture book Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho.  A great multicultural read for self-esteem, social-emotional learning (SEL), positive self-image, relationships, and family. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted… Read More

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The Raft by Jim LaMarche

The Raft by Jim LaMarche

January 14, 2021

A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text book The Raft by Jim LaMarche. Great for relationships, summer, and studies of nature and the environment! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So) describing character point of view… Read More

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Mock Caldecott 2021 Unit Lessons and Google Activities

Mock Caldecott 2021 Unit Lessons and Google Activities

January 12, 2021

Dive into the Caldecott Medal with this fun Mock Caldecott unit! Lessons to help students learn about the medal, pretend to join the Caldecott Medal Committee, learn about some top books that could win for 2020 – 2021 as well previous winners. Learn about selection criteria as well with activity pages as well as Google Slides and Google Form for voting! Lessons and activities… Read More

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Above the Rim by Jen Bryant

January 1, 2021

A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text book Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball by Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison. Great for biography studies, Black History Month and sports! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So) describing character traits /… Read More

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Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry

January 1, 2021

A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text picture book Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry and Juana Martinez-Neal.  Great for relationships, friendship, or community. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So) Close reading for describing illustrations… Read More

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Your Place in the Universe by Jason Chin

Your Place in the Universe by Jason Chin

December 16, 2020

A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction mentor text picture book Your Place in the Universe by Jason Chin. Great for earth science, outer space, measurement or Earth Day! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: K-W-L chart / KWL chart analyzing information depicted in illustrations comparing and contrasting texts analyzing the main idea and details The lesson… Read More

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