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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin

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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin

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How: This book introduces persuasive writing through humor and letters.

Activities: Students can write their own farm animal “demands” or practice letter writing with requests.

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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin

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How to Write a Story by Kate Messner, illustrated by Mark Siegel

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How to Write a Story by Kate Messner, illustrated by Mark Siegel

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How: This book directly shows the writing process in a narrative-friendly way.

Activities: Students can use it as a guide to draft their own stories, brainstorm characters/settings, or make step-by-step story maps.

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How to Write a Story by Kate Messner, illustrated by Mark Siegel

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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr

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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr

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How: This book is a clear language and has descriptive images to model how to “show, not tell.” This is an excellent for narrative writing and building sensory detail.

Activities: Students can write personal narratives about family traditions, nature walks, or experiences under the night sky, focusing on imagery and sensory detail.

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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle

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How: This book has a lot of repetition which will allow the students to predict language patterns. They will also notice rhyme, sequencing, and sentence structure.

Activities: Students can create a rhyming book, draw pictures to relate to short sentences that rhyme throughout the book.

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault

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How: The playful rhyme and rhythm model how sound can support meaning in writing. The alphabet focus helps emergent writers connect letters with creative expression.

Activities: Students will write alphabet poems using rhyming words. They will decorate each letter with descriptive words or pictures.

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

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How: This book teaches students about voice and perspective in writing. Each crayon’s letter demonstrates personality through word choice.

Activities: Students will pick a classroom item and write 2–3 sentences from its point of view. They will add a drawing to support their writing.

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

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How: This book teaches point of view and perspective in a fun, familiar context. It shows how retelling can shift meaning in writing.

Activities: Students will rewrite a fairy tale, as a class, from a new character’s point of view. They will use voice and tone to match the perspective.

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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

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How: The free verse style makes poetry accessible for students. It also shows how personal experiences can be turned into writing.

Activities: Students will write their own free verse poem inspired by an object, pet, or event. They will share it aloud to practice expression.

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

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How: This book models persuasive writing in a humorous way that captures student attention. The speech bubbles also support understanding of dialogue in text.

Activities: Students will complete sentence frames to write their own persuasive “Pigeon” page (“Don’t let the pigeon ___ because ___”). They will illustrate their page to show their idea.

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Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

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How: This book encourages reflection and helps students connect feelings to writing. The simple but powerful language models strong word choice.

Activates: Students will write a kindness promise using sentence frames (“I will show kindness by ___”). They will decorate it with symbols of kindness.

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

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How: The text uses dialogue and description to show community and setting. It helps students notice details in everyday life.

Activities: Students will use a guided graphic organizer to describe a place they go with their family. They will add at least one sensory detail (see, hear, smell).

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Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña book

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How: The book’s imagery and figurative language model creative writing. It helps students expand word choice when writing about weather.

Activities: Students will complete a sentence-starter poem about the weather (“Rain feels like ___,” “Rain sounds like ___”). They will add a watercolor or crayon illustration.

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What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

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What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

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How: This story models problem-solution writing and encourages reflection. It helps students turn challenges into meaningful writing topics.

Activities: Students will write a short paragraph about a problem they solved using sentence frames. They will draw before/after pictures to show their story.

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What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

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How: This book uses humor and predictable situations to teach empathy. The simple language supports students who need concrete, repetitive storylines.

Activities: Students will write and draw about one classroom rule using sentence frames (“We don’t ___ because ___”). They will illustrate their own “class rule” page.

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

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Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

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Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

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How: This book models personal narrative and resilience, connecting with students who struggle in school. It shows how experiences shape writing.

Activities: Students will write a thank-you note to someone who helped them. They will add one illustration that shows the act of kindness.

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Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco