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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Common Core book 
David Macaulay 
Macaulay, D., & Houghton Mifflin Company,. (1973). Cathedral: The story of its construction.Grade 6-8
Not my favorite book. However the author made a complicated subject, easy to read. Beautiful architecture I must say. I would use this if I was a middle school history teacher. I did not like the black and white, however it fit the time era of the book. 
Activity 1 
After reading in the text book I would have students look at this book, and then maybe recreate a cathedral. I would include an art project to make it fun for students. 
Activity 2
Have students use Ipads to look up videos on the topic after reading and take notes. 
This would be a quite and independent assignment using technology. they will then post their video links and other research on the class blog on Padlet.  
Activity 3
Have students write down 5 challenging vocab they came across and look up the meanings. Then use those words in sentences and create a vocab foldable. 

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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Common Core book 
David Macaulay 
Macaulay, D., & Houghton Mifflin Company,. (1973). Cathedral: The story of its construction.Grade 6-8
Not my favorite book. However the author made a complicated subject, easy to read. Beautiful architecture I must say. I would use this if I was a middle school history teacher. I did not like the black and white, however it fit the time era of the book. 
Activity 1 
After reading in the text book I would have students look at this book, and then maybe recreate a cathedral. I would include an art project to make it fun for students. 
Activity 2
Have students use Ipads to look up videos on the topic after reading and take notes. 
This would be a quite and independent assignment using technology. they will then post their video links and other research on the class blog on Padlet.  
Activity 3
Have students write down 5 challenging vocab they came across and look up the meanings. Then use those words in sentences and create a vocab foldable. 

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Bell, Cece author. (2014). El Deafo. New York, NY :Amulet Books,
Grades: 3rd-5th
I loved reading this. Not usually a huge graphic novel fan, but loved the theme of seeing a young girl persevere through her disabilities. growing up has many ups and downs and this book did a great job at painting that picture.
This book connected to readers by making it relatable. I see abilities not disabilities, so it was inspiring.
My only critique would be the front cover illustration. I do not think the photo fits the book. I like the super hero cape, but i think it could have been more eye grasping.
I would read this book as a class and have discussion questions as we read. i would ask questions like, is there a time you felt insecure about something? Have you ever had friend problems and did not how to communicate with them? I would use this as a time to teach healthy communication and relationship issues.
Activity 1
Have students write friendship qualities down that they appreciate and need.
Ie- funny, caring, someone who has the same hobbies as me
Activity 2
Have students draw a picture of themselves as a super hero. I want them to chose 1 or 2 things they like about themselves and show that in their super hero picture. after the class will look at everyone's.
Activity 3
Students will write down what they think a super hero is. What makes someone a super hero?
Activity 4
For extra credit or reward. Students can do this criss cross on book vocab and comprehension

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Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from El Deafo. Look for hints in the Word Bank. Print the puzzle or use on your tablet, phone, or computer.

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L'Engle, Madeleine. A Wrinkle in Time. New York :Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1962. Print.
Fantasy/ Scifi/Fiction
9+
6th-8th grade suggestion
Like I said in my virtual discussion, this genre is not my favorite. I think it had some relatable moments like having the main character Meg be a minority in high school. Her dad had left her, she was not popular in school, and she had self confidence problems. I think it made the book relatbale for teens. It also had action which kept readers on their seat.
Critique would be I felt its plot was predictable. She came from the bottom and like other Disney made books into movies the character lives happily ever after. Unfortunately life does not always work like. However i like that the character is shown growing over time and faces her fears.
Discussion question for class: What is one insecurity you would like to fix, how can you build your confidence? How does the character Meg do it? Do you have any fears you would want to face?
Activity 1  Would be after reading, write a journal entry  of a fear they want to face and over come. I want the students to think of solutions and ways they can over come these fears.
Activity 2
I would let the students watch the movie after reading the full book. they will take Cornell notes on the similarities and differences in the film and book.
Activity 3
seen on next post above- science fiction list

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Morgenstern, S. H., Bloch, S., & Rosner, G. (2003). A book of coupons. New York: Puffin Books.

Fiction
Age 9-11
4th-5th grade
I loved the theme of this book. It is so important to have teachers that make kids look forward to school, this teacher was one of them. I also loved that at the beginning the students are hopefully for an appealing teacher on the outside, they are disappointed when they see the teacher, however realize it is what is inside that matters. This lesson is understood through the reading and more time with the teacher. I related to the excitement of looking for a new teacher when we had a sub. I also related to having a teacher who truly cared about teaching life lessons like this teacher in the book, it is not always about academics, but life lessons like respect and patience.

part 3
I thought the book nailed the theme of a story. It was an easy concept that would be great in a classroom and benefit teachers as well. I see this being more of a short novel then a picture book or anything. it is the message that is captivating.
Part 4
For discussion questions I would ask the students
Have you ever had a teacher that made you feel special and looked up to as a role model?
What makes a good teacher?
What are values and lessons you have learned in school? (ex patience, cooperation)
Activity: Write a thank you letter to an old teacher, one that you look up to. I would use this paper for the students to write their letters on. I would also make this a learning experience to teach them how to write a letter.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/248612841904127480/?lp=true http://www.momentsaday.com/6-activities-to-teach-kids-about-patience/
great activities to teach patience
https://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2061.shtml
simon says activity for class! love this after the read

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Klassen, J. (2012). This is not my hat.
Fiction
Grade level: K-2nd
Part 2
Loved the books connection with themes including, lying, stealing, and punishment. The book had good qualities of lessons to be learned in simple text that was easy for readers in the K-2nd level. It would be beneficial to ask kids questions after and before to see their thoughts on morals they may have. It helps kids maybe form morals. Questions that arise include:
Why do people get punished, why was the fish punished? Does punishment stop future crime?
Is the crab in the wrong for saying he wouldn't tell anyone about seeing the fish with the hat or is the fish in the wrong for taking the hat in the first place? What is important about adding the third charter, Crab, in the story?
These are not really right or wrong answers it is a way to spark a debate with other readers. I would love to use this book in a future class.
Part 3
Critique I do have includes that poor illustrations. On one hand it makes the students focus on the themes being told in the story. On the other hand the dark and plain pictures make it not eye catching or engaging for very young readers. However as students get older they will need to adjust to chapter books with no illustrations, but their imagination in their head, so this is a good way to introduce that idea.
Part 4
Lesson Sketch
Discussion questions would include asking before and after the story:
1. Why is stealing bad?
2. Should people be punished for lying and stealing?
3. Is it easier to do the right thing or easier to do the bad thing?
I would talk among the class, but I would also want the class to write it down in a journal to get complete honesty on their thoughts.
Then I would have students of things that the small fish could do if he was ever tempted to steal again. How could he stop himself?
Also have them using inference skills to think about adding on to the story, have the students write their own ending and present to the class.
http://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763655988.kit.2.pdf
(have students create their own hat)
https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/material/not-my-hat-word-search
(word search)
https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/material/not-my-hat-interview-author-jon-klassen
(learn about the author of the book)

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Plant and Animal Structure
The article first describes differences between an outer structure of an animal or plant and then the inner structure of each one. Students would analyze their knowledge on the structures. The lesson and article describe how each structure is essential for an animal and plants survival, growth, and reproduction. Both plants and animals are similar made with membranes and cells, with a few differences. This is talked about and compared in the lesson. Both cells are eukaryotic cells in plants and animals.

I could see myself teaching this lesson in a young elementary class. A fun observation activity would be for students to analyze a classmate and document similarities and difference they see on one another. This would be a hands on activity that teaches students about animal structures.  A behavioral concern would be students getting off track. I think it is important for teachers to give students independent work to see how they work on their own, however giving too much time and not having enough planned will most likely lead to students being off task. I would use a lot of visuals and make the lesson on animal and plant structures very hands on. I like the idea of kids observing plants and maybe taking it outside to nature where plans are present.

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Peck, R. (2016). The best man. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Fiction, Middle school age recommended age level to 9th grade

Part Two

Personally loved this book. There were so many relatable aspects for young readers. Issues like the passing of a close family member and the main character's role model, his grandpa. How the boy perceived in the time of mourning is very common for kids growing. I think readers can relate to the sadness of a role model.  I think it’s important as a young boy to have role models to aspire to be like which the little boy has. The death of his grandpa was relatable and having his uncle be gay was also a common diversity trait that society has. I think it would be beneficial for kids to learn about same sex marriage. The theme love is love was powerfully seen.

Culture diversity is shown through same sex marriage and love is love no matter what gender. INstead of hiding these culture diversities why not teach the students about different types of relationships to reduce judgment and bullying.

Part Three

I enjoyed the theme, love is love. I think it showed that although the boy and his uncle were different they still love each other and that is an important lesson. Family should support one another and the story showed this support. The vocab was easy enough for students in middle school to read. I think the length of the book would be a good book to read in a few week span. I think the story line and lesson was the main purpose of the story and not so much improving vocabulary.

Part Four

I would start out by talking about life problems and experiences that will arise in the plot of the book. I will warn them about keep negative opinions to themselves and reiterate the importance of culture diversity. I want to emphasize this because i think that is the main goal of the book.

I will then ask students, what makes a good role model? Do they have a role model themselves that they look up to? And lastly what does acceptance and diversity mean to them?

I think these discussion questions might change their answers after reading the book and the students will look over them and reflect after the book is read.

Activity 1 (dairy, put themselves in the main characters shoes)

https://www.literacyideas.com/reading-activities-for-any-book/

Activity 2

Your Hired - same website as the first, great activity to dive deep into jobs that would compliment the character's personality. Plus help them investigate jobs that they might be interested in the near future.

https://www.literacyideas.com/reading-activities-for-any-book/

Activity 3

https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/film-kits/bullied-a-student-a-school-and-a-case-that-made-history

This documentary seems inspiring to reduce bullying and bring light to the problem of judgment for being gay. I think this would fit the multiculturalism diversity subject well after reading the book too.