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Title: What Is It Like To Be Deaf? By: Dianne Kinnee
Teaser: If someone always asked what is is like to be this or that how would you respond? Ms. Dianne Kinnee answer what is it like to be Deaf in a poem. At first it is a simple answer, but she realizes that there is so much more than that to it. In the end everyone wants to be alike and belong.
Teaching Idea: I would have the students read this poem individually. As a class we would then come together to discuss it. We would talk about their thoughts and reactions to it. I would have the students each create their own poem about a characteristic that is unique to them and follow the format of the poem we just read. I would then have the students share with a partner their poem and we would hang them around the room for people to see.

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Online description of book: https://www.buffalolib.org/vufind/Record/1667421/Description#tabnav
Teaser: Lee loves music and is even in a band. However, he starts to lose his hearing and is kicked out of the band. He eventually is able to continue with his love for music, but how? Read the book and find out!
Author: Pete Seeger and Paul Dubois
Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie
Publication Date:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K- 3
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Pre-K- 3 (ages 4-8)
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: There are two different lessons I would want to have with this book after I read it to the class aloud. The first lesson would just be a discussion on what the students think about Lee getting kicked out of the band. The next lesson would be a music lesson in the classroom to get the students interacting with each other. There would be recorder, tambourines, harmonicas, triangles, and other instruments that the students would produce music with.
Other Ideas: http://lessonplanspage.com/music/kindergarten/

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Title: No Ordinary Hero
Teaser: A movie that shows one little boy who is Deaf watch his favorite superhero, Super Deafy, everyday after school. His parents are split on the idea of where he should be placed in school of the Least Restrictive Environment. In the end the boy is in the proper room and Super Deafy gains respect and is well known around the community.
Teaching Idea: I would have the students watch this movie, with the subtitles on because some of the movie is in ASL. In the end we would have a classroom discussion on the movie. We would talk about what the students like/dislike and their overall thoughts on the movie. The movie ends a perfect spot for everyone to write their own ending. I would have the students write their own ending to how they think the movie should end up due the next day. I would then have the student turn and talk with partners the next day to talk about how they thought it ended.

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A schoolboy and a TV star each face a crisis over being deaf. Sometimes, strength comes when you least expect it. Watch trailers & learn more.

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Online description of book: https://openlibrary.org/books/OL4905665M/Anna's_silent_world
Teaser: Anna is like any normal girl her age. She is trying to learn how to communicate with other people, but she is Deaf. How is she able to do this? Read the book to see the different things Anna does to be able to communicate with her family.
Author: Bernard Wolf
Illustrator: Pictures from Mike Levins
Publication Date: 1977
Genre: Nonfiction- Biography
Approximate Interest Level: 2-3
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: 2-3
Guided Reading: Not Available
Lexile Measure: Not Available
DRA: Not Available
Teaching Idea: Before we read the book together, I would have the students think about how they communicate. I would have the students each write down 3 words that come to mind when I say the word communicate to them. I would then have them turn and talk with their partners about what they came up with. We would read the book as a class. I would then ask if they have any other words that have to share on the word communicate.
Other Ideas:  http://www.sdcda.org/office/girlsonlytoolkit/toolkit/got-05-communication.pdf

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Online description of book: http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/2775.html
Teaser: A little boy, Chris, has a very hard time hearing when he is in the classroom. You can follow along with him going to the doctor, to going to the operation, to going back to school and hearing.
Author: Betty Pace
Illustrator: Kathryn Hutton
Publication Date: 1987
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K- 3
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Pre-K- 3 (ages 4-8)
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I would have the students create a picture timeline of the events that are happening in his life to get ear tubes. This would be a good way for the students to visualize what is happening. It would also be a good opportunity for students to see how everyone draws out the events.
Other Ideas:  http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy033.shtml

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Online description of book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/316578.A_Picture_Book_of_Helen_Keller
Teaser: Imagine for just one second being Deaf and blind. You wake up one day and this happens to you. What would you do? Read this book to find out how Helen Keller overcomes this and how she gets to where she wants to be.
Author: David A. Adler
Illustrator: John and Alexandra Wallner
Publication Date: 1990
Genre: Nonfiction- Biography
Approximate Interest Level: 2-5
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: 3- 5
Guided Reading: M
Lexile Measure: 660L
DRA: 24
Teaching Idea: As a class we would read the book together and have it followed by a discussion. I would have a lesson on what a biography is. In this lesson I would also talk about the different between biography and autobiography. The lesson would in with an assignment for the students to create a short picture book, like the one we read, biography about a famous person of their choosing. The students would share their biographies with the class.
Other Ideas: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/introducing-biographies-getting-know-you/

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Online description of book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Being_Deaf.html?id=eV8FAAAACAAJ&hl=en
Teaser: Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to be Deaf? This book offers a step in to know so much information on being Deaf. It ranges from causes of Deafness all the way to sign language use.
Author: Linda O'Neill
Illustrator: Images from East Coast Studios and Clarke School for the Deaf
Publication Date: 2001
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Approximate Interest Level: 1- 4
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: 1- 4 (ages 6-9)
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I would have two different lessons with this book. The first lesson would be to have the students in groups summarize and share with the class what they learned from one particular section. As a whole class we would come together to to share the findings of the book. In the end as a class we would read the book together. The second lesson would be to learn the ABC's in ASL because they are listed in the book.
Other Ideas: http://www.reallifeathome.com/teaching-american-sign-language-5-fun-activities/

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Online description of book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Boy-Who-Couldnt-Hear-Freddy-Bloom-Michael-Charlton/9780370018119?ref=grid-view
Teaser: A story about a boy who is scared easily when he notices someone is angry, but is different then everyone by one simple characteristic. In the end he make friends and is able to push past being scared.
Author: Freddy Bloom
Illustrator: Michael Charlton
Publication Date: 1977
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K- 2
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Not available
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I will make this activity an acting activity to get everyone moving and involved. I would read this book to my students. I would then divide them up into groups. I would want one group to act the scene as portrayed normally in the book when the boys become angry at Mark. I would then want the other groups to show a different way the problem could have been solved.
Other Ideas:  http://www.kidactivities.net/category/literacy-drama-and-drama-games.aspx

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Title: Colors Song- Learn Your ASL Colors
Teaser: Have you ever listened to a song that you also had to watch at the same time to have a better understanding? This is what exactly what you have to do with this video! This video has a catchy tune, but is also very educational for students to learn some sign language.
Teaching Idea: I would start the lesson by just playing the video once for the class. I would then go over each sign for each of the colors. This way I can go at the speed of the students. I would use this song for a class where we had just learned the colors. I would play this song so they could also know the signs for the colors. This could help the students remember the words along with the signs if they are having difficulty knowing the colors. This would also be a mini-lesson into American Sign Language (ASL) for the students that could continue to build as the year goes on.

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Online description of book: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780064430593/i-have-a-sister-my-sister-is-deaf
Teaser: The main character has a little sister who she loves spending time with and doing everything with. Her little sister is unique in comparison to other people's little sister. However, they still do everything that sisters would do together.
Author: Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson
Illustrator: Deborah Ray
Publication Date: April 1, 1977
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K- 2
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Pre-K- 2 (ages 4-7)
Guided Reading: J
Lexile Measure: 520L
DRA: 16
Teaching Idea: One lesson I would do with this book is talking with the students about making everyday things that they do more accessible to people who are Deaf. This could include school stuff or play times that the students participate in. I would first start with the students being broken off into three different groups. The students would be given a chart with three columns to list 5 things they do everyday in the first column. In the second column list how this would be hard for someone who is Deaf and in the third column list what could be done to help someone who is Deaf like the little sister in the book. Then as a group we would come back together to talk about all the different activities students came up with. This lesson would help the students understand how others with disabilities are still able to do activities with help just like the little sister.
Other Idea(s): http://www.tolerance.org/lesson/understanding-disabilities

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Online description of book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Lisa_and_her_soundless_world.html?id=fq-i-cPnAc4C
Teaser: The main character, Lisa, is just like everyone else, but one thing is different. What could it be? She can smell, see, walk, and taste. Lisa does everything with her family.
Author: Edna S. Levine
Illustrator: Gloria Kamen
Publication Date: 1974
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: K- 3
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Not available
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I would have the students wear ear plugs for the day. This way they could experience what Lisa felt like. The students could work to read each other's lips and feel the vibrations while others are talking. I would have the students create a list of difficulties they experienced while wearing the earplugs and what big mistakes were made.
Cognitive teaching idea: I would have the students create a story map for this book. That way the students could focus on the problem of Lisa not being able to hear, but how she overcomes it. The students would be able to organize the events in order and develop the theme.
Other Ideas:
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Online description of book: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3636406-silent-observer
Teaser: A personal story of a young girl who is different from everyone else. She was unique in her family besides her sister. She experiences many difficulties that she must overcome. However, in the end she learns to be like everyone else in one way.
Author: Christy MacKinnon
Illustrator: Christy MacKinnon
Publication Date: April 1, 1993
Genre: Nonfiction- biography
Approximate Interest Level: K- 4
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: K-4 (ages 5-9)
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I would have two different lessons with this book. One would be a quick lesson on Alexander Graham Bell and his history. I think it is important that the students know key people who play a role in Deaf Education. I would have the students create a section in a notebook where they could add other important people. This way with the notebook all the information would be in one place. The other would be having the students write their own biography from their younger ages. This way they can work on writing a story similar to the one they were read.
Other Ideas: https://educators.brainpop.com/bp-jr-topic/biography/

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Online description of book: http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-56145-833-2
Teaser: A little boy is slightly different than his parents. He works really hard to help his parents be able to have the same experiences. He even makes stops on the way home to help them do just this. In the start he has troubles, but by the end he is excited to help his parents.
Author: Myron Uhlberg
Illustrator: Ted Papoulas
Publication Date: March 1, 2016
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K- 3
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Pre-K- 3 (ages 4-8)
Guided Reading: Q
Lexile Measure: 650
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I would have the students read off a notecard a type of experience that they have had in the past, for example walking on a busy street. I would then ask them to describe what is written on the notecard to their partner. The partner would in return say what he/she was describing. This would allow them to think about what they hear, similar to how the boy in the book had to do.
Other Idea:  http://lessonplanspage.com/musicartdrawwhatyouhearprogrammusic14-htm/

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Online description of book: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/can-you-hear-a-rainbow--the-story-of-a-deaf-boy-named-chris-by/
Teaser: Different doesn't always have to be a bad thing. Sometimes being different is good. Chris is different than some of his friends, but they are still friends. Chris is able to find similarities and differences between all of his friends.
Author: Jamee Riggio Heelan
Illustrator: Nicola Simmonds
Publication Date: 2002
Genre: Nonfiction
Approximate Interest Level: Pre-K- 2
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Pre-K- 2 (ages 4- 7)
Guided Reading: M
Lexile Measure: 730 L
DRA: 24
Teaching Idea: A lesson that I would have is about how everyone is different and no to people are alike. This would lead to a discussion on how it is normal and okay for people to be different from each other. I would have the students write down words that describe themselves. The students would pair up with their classmates to see that they are not the same, but are still friends. I would have the students create a Venn Diagram between each other to clearly see the differences and similarities.
Sociocultural Lesson: I would use the lesson titled "Writing About Critical Issues" for this book. I would slightly change what the students are to do, however. I would as we were reading this book aloud I would stop when a problem came up an ask the class what the problem is. We would fill out the chart for the rest of it. I would then have the students create their own story.
Other Ideas:  http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/okay-different-teaching-diversity-890.html?tab=4

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Online description of book: http://www.worldcat.org/title/girl-who-wouldnt-talk/oclc/1294072
Teaser: You are different than others, but look the same on the outside. What could be wrong? It didn't matter Robin was different she kept trying and soon could do it! Robin tries many different things before she finds what finally works.
Author: Cheryl and Jim Goldfeder
Illustrator: Cheryl and Jim Goldfeder
Publication Date: 1973
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Approximate Interest Level: K- 4
Approximate Text Level:
Grade: Not available
Guided Reading: Not available
Lexile Measure: Not available
DRA: Not available
Teaching Idea: I would do a lesson on working towards a goal and not giving up. I would also talk about why it is important to keep going towards your goal. All the students would write down their goal they have for the next month and how they plan to achieve that goal. The students would write down at least three steps to accomplish their goal. The students would keep their goal so they could revisit it at anytime.
Other Ideas: http://www.goodcharacter.com/BCBC/Goals.html