Assessment 4: Big Idea Literacy Showcase by Megan Lewis

Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero

lewimega — 2024-06-29 11:54:43 UTC

Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero tells the story of a little Llewellyn who is going through life experiencing big feelings. When she encounters an emotion she does not like, she puts it in a jar and stores it away in a closet. Eventually, there are too many emotion jars and they break, going back to Llewellyn. In the end, she learns we are meant to experience all the emotions in life.

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:02:02 UTC

In this book, Gerald the giraffe who so badly wants to dance at the jungle dance with all the other animals, but he does not know how. The other jungle animals made fun of him and told him he would never be able to dance, which Gerald started to believe. Gerald ends up meeting a cricket who teaches him to be confident and dance.

Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:06:16 UTC

Grumpy Monkey shares the story of Jim who is in a very bad mood. His friends attempt to make him feel better and give him advice, but it does not work out very well. This book explains to readers it is okay to have grumpy days and be in a bad mood.

Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:16:09 UTC

This story begins with Finn who is in a bad mood and does not want to come out from his quilt and go for a walk with his grandfather. Hesitant, he goes outside and starts to walk and talk with his grandpa about how we cannot always tell what lies beneath the surface of things, including what lies beneath the surface of a person. Readers discover we may learn things about someone else or realize we are feeling the same underneath. In the end, Finn learns he and his grandpa are feeling the same and it is okay to talk about it.

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:22:42 UTC

The Invisible String tells of a mother explaining to her children that we are all connected by an invisible string. Although the children do not believe her yet, they want to know more. The mother explains how we are always connected to those we love. Even if we cannot see the connection all the time or even if you lose the physical connection to someone or something, you can still feel it and it is always there.

The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:28:31 UTC

The Magical Yet is about a young girl who is trying her hardest to learn how to ride a bike. Despite all her efforts, she continues to struggle. When she wants to give up, she meets the Magical Yet, a small creature who shows the girl how she has overcome many challenges in her life and although she may not be able to do something right away, she will eventually meet her goals. With many other great examples, the girl learns the value of never giving up to achieve what she wants.

After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:33:42 UTC

This book shares the story of what happened after Humpty Dumpty's classic fall. Humpty Dumpty fell while watching birds, which he loves to do. After the fall, Humpty Dumpty has a fear of heights and is afraid to do what he enjoys. Humpty Dumpty learns that even though we may fall, it is important to get back up again.

My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:38:11 UTC

Louis is having a very hard time in school and at home with interrupting. He just has so much to say, it is like his mouth is a volcano that has to erupt when he cannot hold his words in anymore. Louis continues to interrupt until he has an experience when he learns what it feels like to be interrupted. This is a great story to share how to have self-control when you have something to say.

Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems

lewimega — 2024-06-29 12:41:53 UTC

This fun book begins with Piggie telling Gerald he has a surprise for him. However, Gerald is going to have to wait for a bit for the surprise. Throughout the story, Gerald is having a hard time waiting. This is a great book to discuss the idea of being patient and waiting for things.

Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry

lewimega — 2024-06-29 13:09:10 UTC

This heartwarming story introduces Stick and Stone who are feeling lonely at the start of the book. They eventually find one another and become great friends, until a storm comes and takes Stick away. Stone searches for Stick and finally finds and saves him. This book tells the story of great friendship and how friends are always there for each other.

Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners by Laurie Keller

lewimega — 2024-06-29 13:17:54 UTC

Do Unto Otters is about Mr. Rabbit who is enjoying life in the forrest until he learns he is going to have new otter neighbors. He is nervous about whether or not they will all get along and then starts to wonder when Mr. Owl tells challenges him to think about how he would want the otters to treat himself. The book then goes through all kinds of ways to be a good friend. This is a great book to talk about friendship and the golden rule.

A Better Best Friend by Oliver Tallec

lewimega — 2024-06-29 13:21:46 UTC

This book shares the tale of two friends, Squirrel and Mushroom who love exploring the forest together. Things are going well until a potential new friend arrives which as Squirrel and Mushroom wondering if they are able to have more than one friend.

Feelings Ninja by Mary Nhin

lewimega — 2024-06-29 13:26:06 UTC

This is a great book that introduces Ninja and has a great conversation about emotions. The book goes through many different emotions, explains all emotions are valid, and talks about how to identify and respond to each emotion.

A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon

lewimega — 2024-06-29 13:30:50 UTC

Camilla likes to eat lima beans, but no one else at her school does. She is so worried about what others think of her, she does not eat the food she likes and she eventually ends up with a case of the stripes. This is a great book to teach readers the idea of being true to yourself and to enjoy the things you like, regardless of what others think.

What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick

lewimega — 2024-06-29 13:34:49 UTC

This book follows a young boy going to different places in life. In each situation, he does something that does not show respect or self-control. Each time, he is asked by an adult "what if everybody did that?" and it has him imagining what terrible things would happen if everyone made the same choices.

Inquiry Questions

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:14:08 UTC

How do I identify different emotions?
What do I do when I'm feeling a specific emotion?
What different strategies can I use to calm down when I'm experiencing a big emotion?

Inquiry Questions

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:19:17 UTC

What strategies can I use when I'm feeling out of control?
How can I be patient?
How can I show respect for others and my community?

Inquiry Questions

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:22:02 UTC

What does it mean to persevere?
Why is it important to never give up?

Inquiry Questions

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:22:52 UTC

What makes a good friend?
Why is friendship important?
How can I be a good friend?

Inquiry Questions

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:26:24 UTC

What does it mean to be confident?
How can I believe in myself?
What happens when I believe in myself?

Inquiry Questions

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:29:05 UTC

What strategies can I use when I am sad from losing someone or something?
How can I show empathy to someone experiencing loss?

Activity

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:38:24 UTC

Students will create their own feelings thermometer. When making them, there will be discussion of each emotion on the thermometer, what we might do ourselves or see others doing when experiencing that emotion, and strategies for working with that emotion. Finally, students will choose a color they feel matches that emotion. This thermometer can be kept at school for students to use and they can make an additional thermometer for home.

Activity

lewimega — 2024-07-02 20:52:24 UTC

Students will engage with social story scenario cards. These a cards will have a variety of situations including patience, taking turns, problem-solving, interacting with peers, reacting to negative experiences or reacting when feelings are hurt, showing respect, etc.. Students will be presented with a scenario, have think time, and then turn and talk time to brainstorm ideas for each card.

Activity

lewimega — 2024-07-02 21:11:40 UTC

Students will complete a "The Power of Yet" organizer. On this organizer, students will record the things they are good at or things they have learned how to do. Students will also make a list of things they do not know how to do or cannot do YET, but would like to work hard to master.

Activity

lewimega — 2024-07-02 21:42:34 UTC

Students will have the opportunity to make a friendship recipe after reading these books. Students will make a list or draw the ingredients of what makes a good friend or what the components are of a good friendship.

Activity

lewimega — 2024-07-02 21:51:17 UTC

Students will be introduced to affirmation stations and will go over the types of phrases that can be seen on them. They will then have the chance to create cards with "I am" phrases for their own affirmation station.

Activity

lewimega — 2024-07-02 22:07:00 UTC

Students who have experienced grief/loss can create a "memory bracelet". This memory bracelet will represent the person, pet, etc. that is no longer in the child's life. Students can choose different beads to represent different things about who they lost (favorite color, season, holiday, memory, something you love about them, etc.). This bracelet is then something the student can keep to comfort them.

She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton

lewimega — 2024-07-02 22:16:51 UTC

She Persisted is a book sharing the true stories about thirteen American women who made an impact on the world. Each woman's story shares their journey through a challenge and how persistence played a role in their success.

Salt in His Shoes by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan

lewimega — 2024-07-02 22:19:47 UTC

This book shares the true story of Michael Jordan's childhood as he dreamed of being a basketball player. Michael's mother and sister tell the story of young Michael who was afraid he was not going to be tall enough to play professional basketball, but achieved his dreams when he never gave up.