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The Special Needs Gang
Teaser: Are you a fan of the Peanuts? Do you ever wonder about disabilities? This comic strip series shows children with special needs going about their daily lives! Join the gang and see what its like to live with a disability!
Teaching: After reading a few of the comic strips, I will break my class up into groups of three. The groups will each make a comic strip with the same characters but will come up with their own story line. Once they have finished creating a comic, all the groups will share with the class.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Sh8ZuGbMI
Teaser: Do you know what Cerebral Palsy is? This video shows many examples of what it is not. Learn all about the myths of Cerebral Pasly from Zach Anner in this comedic interview.
Teaching: Before the students watch this video, I will have them write down on scratch paper the knowledge they have on Cerebral Palsy. After the video, we will revisit the papers and see if anyone wrote down one of the myths Zach mentions in the video.

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We are the Same - Mark Goffeney
https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Mark-E-Goffeney-Big-Toe/We-Are-the-Same
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2l6Ysj8Tho
Teaser: This song is all about how people living with disabilities are the same as people living without disabilities.
Teaching: After listening to this song, students will engage in a group discussion. I will have them list all the ways the students in the classroom are the same.

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It's For Life
My autistic son listens to the oldies,
digs that old time rock 'n roll rhythm & blues.
My husband says it's like our teen years
are hanging out in his room, coming from the radio—
When the night is dark, and the land is far
and the moon is the only light you see—…
What misfired neurons cause him to shake
and fidget his fingers before his eyes,
call out in class when the teacher's talking,
be out of synch with everyone else?
Up on the roof it's peaceful
as can be, and there the world below
can't bother me. When we're gone, what then?
What slot will he fit into like a quarter
slipping in a jukebox for three plays,
slow songs you could dance to all night long?
Teaching: After reading this poem, I would ask my students their ideas on the families perspective of having a child with a disability. How do the parents feel about the situation? How might siblings react to finding out their brother or sister may have a disability.

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https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375869026
Author: R.J. Palacio
Publication Date: February 4, 2012
Genre: Children's Literature
Interest Level: 4-7
Text Level: Guided Reading Level: V
Lexile: 790L
DRA Level: 50
Teaser: Auggie Pullman, who was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, was homeschooled all his life. When he turns ten, his parents feel he is ready to go to public school. Auggie starts fifth grade and notices people are not alway nice to those who may be different. Join Auggie as he navigates his way through middle school.
Teaching: After reading this book, I would engage my students in a class discussion. Auggie faced a lot of people who did not like him just because of the way he looked. I would ask my students what they thought made the kids in Auggie's class change their mind about him. I would then have my students write a short story of how they would have approached Auggie on the first day of school.

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https://www.amazon.com/Not-If-See-You-First/dp/0316259853
Author: Eric Lindstrom
Publication Date: December 1, 2015
Genre: Fiction - Realistic
Interest Level: 8-112
Text Level: 8-10
Teaser: All Parker wants is to be treated like everyone else. She wants people to see past her blindness. Scott Kilpatrick broke Parker's heart in the past, but now that he is back at school, she wants to discover the reason he left in the first place. Join Parker as she tries to live a normal teenage life after her dad passes away and her old love returns to school.
Teaching: The main character in this book is blind. At the beginning of the lesson, I will have my students participate in an activity where they will not be able to see. I will then get their feedback on how they felt maneuvering their way around the classroom once they lost their sense of sight. I will also bring in examples of braille for my students to feel and learn a few letters.

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https://www.amazon.com/Me-Before-You-Novel-Tie/dp/0143130153
Author: Jojo Moyes
Publication Date: January 5, 2012
Genre: Fiction - Romance
Interest Level: 9-12
Text Level: Guided Reading: Z+
Lexile: HL810
Teaser: Louisa previously worked at a cafe but one day, the owner shut the doors forever. Upset about the cafe, she finds a job as a caretaker for a man who has become paraplegic after a motorcycle accident. Louisa notices Will is not a very pleasant person to be around, but is determined to establish a relationship. Join Louisa and Will as their journey brings them closer together.
Teaching: For this book, I would have students focus on literary devices they have found throughout the book. While reading, I would encourage my students to text mark where they see literary devices such as foreshadowing, symbolism, and imagery. We will then come together as a class at the end of the book to discuss what the students have found and if there were any similarities or differences between the findings. https://www.prestwickhouse.com/blog/post/2016/07/how-to-teach-me-before-you

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https://www.amazon.com/Reason-Jump-Inner-Thirteen-Year-Old-Autism/dp/081298515X
Author: Naoki Higashida
Publication Date: February 28, 2007
Genre: Memoir
Interest Level: 6-12
Text Level: Lexile: 1100
Teaser: Have you ever wondered how a person with autism thinks, responds, and feels? Naoki, a then thirteen year old, takes readers on an incredible journey through the mind of an individual with autism. Learn about the complexities and the subtle times in Naoki's life in the beautifully written memoir.
Teaching: Memoirs are a very unique way of writing. After reading this book, I will give my students a writing assignment and ask them to write a narrative about a certain event in their lives, either positive or negative. I will encourage them to write descriptively and once the paper is done, I would encourage any students to share their narrative with the class.

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 

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https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Incident-Dog-Night-Time/dp/1400032717
Author: Mark Haddon
Publication Date: May 2003
Genre: Fiction - Mystery
Interest Level: 9-12
Text Level: Guided Reading Level: Z+
Lexile: 1180L
Teaser: Christopher is a fifteen year old boy with Asperger's syndrome. One night, he notices a dog in his neighbors yard. The dog had a fork sticking out of it. Initially Mrs. Shears, Christopher's neighbor, thought Christopher killed her dog. Once he is no longer a suspect, Christopher sets out on a journey to find the killer of the dog.
Teaching: This book is a mystery novel. At the beginning of the book, after reading the first paragraph, I would have my students write down their prediction on how the book may go. We would discuss it as a class and move forward with the reading. On occasion, I will refer back to the predictions my students have made and see if any of them have matched up with the plot of the story. At the end of the book, we will see if any of the students were right about the ending. http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time

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Individuals with disabilities may have a difficult time pursuing their dreams due to others discrediting their feelings. This is the difficulty Dr. Shaun Murphy faces when he becomes a surgical resident in the new TV show The Good Doctor. Follow his journey as he begins to change minds regarding individuals with autism becoming doctors.
Teaching: Have the students write down a time where someone doubted their abilities. Once the students have thought of a time, encourage them to share it with the class and have them relate it the Shaun Murphy's story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYlZDTru55g

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https://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-War-Story-about-Dyslexia/dp/0807503029
Author: Diane Burton Robb
Illustrator: Gail Piazza
Publication Date: February 2004
Genre: Children's Literature
Interest Level: K-3
Text Level: Grade Level Equivalency: K-4
Book Level: 4.1
Teaser: When Adam started Kindergarten, he had trouble seeing the difference between letters b and d as well as p and q. Once first grade came around, Adam was expected to put words together to form sentences, which is where his war with the alphabet began.
Teaching: Have students write a letter to Adam telling him how they would help him with reading with his difficulties caused by Dyslexia. Discuss ways that students can motivate others to not give up when they struggle with a certain skill.
http://kruger-literaturethoughts.blogspot.com/2011/04/alphabet-war-living-with-dyslexia.html

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https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Call-Me-Special-Disability/dp/0764121189
Author: Pat Thomas
Illustrator: Lesley Harker
Publication Date: December 1st, 2001
Genre: Informative
Interest Level: PreK-2
Text Level: Grade Level Equivalency: 1-2
Lexile: 650 Adult Directed
Teaser: Have you or someone you know ever made an assumption about an individual with a disability? Have you ever wondered what difficulties or accommodations an individual with disables may encounter? This informative children's book will answer these questions for you.
Teaching: Gather different magazines and and newspapers. Have students cut out pictures (or draw pictures) of people who show diversity, whether it shows difference in race, gender, disability, etc. Once the students are have completed this portion of the activity, encourage them to share their finding and ask why they chose the pictures they did.
http://museumofdisability.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1.-LESSON-PLAN-Dont-Call-Me-Special.pdf

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https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Wrong-Timmy-Maria-Shriver/dp/0316233374
Author: Maria Shriver
Illustrator: Sandra Speidel
Publication Date: October 2001
Genre: Children's Literature
Interest Level: K-3
Text Level: Guided Reading Level: M
Lexile: 650
DRA Level: 24
Teaser: Have you ever met someone new who acted a little different than other people you know and wondered "what is wrong?"  This is exactly how Kate felt when she first saw Timmy at the park. Become enchanted by the friendship Kate and Timmy develop once Kate's mom introduces the two.
Teaching: Engage the students in a post reading discussion. It can either be done in small groups or as a whole class. Prompt classroom discussion with questions such as "What does disables mean?" or "What would you do if you were in the shoes of either Kate or Timmy?"
http://readingtokids.org/Books/BookView.php?bookID=00000320

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Rolling Along with Goldilocks and the Three Bears 

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Rolling Along with Goldilocks and the Three Bears 

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https://books.google.com/books/about/Rolling_Along_with_Goldilocks_and_the_Th.html?id=BpAHAAAACAAJ
Author: Cindy Meyers
Illustrator: Carol Morgan
Publication Date: 1999
Genre: Children's Literature
Interest Level: K-3
Text Level: Lower Elementary
Teaser: Become indulged in a modern twist of the classic fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this children's book, we follow the journey of baby bear who uses a wheelchair, and Goldilocks who discovers the difference between the items papa bear, mama bear, and baby use throughout their house.
Teaching: For older students, such as 2nd graders, teachers could have an activity where students take a classic fairytale and give the story a twist just as Cindy Meyers has done with this book. Once the students have written their small passage, encourage them to share it with the class as well as why they chose to change it in the way they did.

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http://www.cynthialord.com/rules.html
Publication Date: 2006
Genre: Children's Literature
Interest Level: Grade 3-8
Text Level: Lexile: 670
Book Level: 3.9
Teaser: Have you ever wondered what normal is? Dive into the lives of  Cathrine and her brother who has autism to find out.
Teaching: Focus on the character development throughout the book. With students, talk about the personalities of the characters as well as their likes and dislikes. As the students are reading, have them break down the characters by using a character web grid. Have them write down what they know about a certain character at a given point in the book. This will help students determine the growth and changes in the characters throughout the book.
Source: Teaching the Dimensions of Literacy