Dyslexia Text Set by Kelly Konstant

Dyslexia Text Set by Kelly Konstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk Books that have a positive outlook on Dyslexia en-us 2017-06-10 18:23:16 UTC 2023-11-14 14:47:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Fish in a Tree kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175962482 By: Hunt, Lynda
Illustrations: Liz Goulet Dubois
Published: February 5, 2015
Genre: Fiction
Text level: 6th-8th Grade

Teaser: This book is a very uplifting story of a child who thought she was different than the rest of her peers, but soon realized that being different is what made her special. She gained more confidence as time went on and realized she was free to open up about her disability.
Teaching Idea: The students would read the book and then later create their own stories. It could be personal or it could be totally made up. They would write of someone or something doing something that they would not normally do. This would show the students that everyone is different and have things that make them unique. After they are done they can share their story with the class.

]]> 2017-06-10 18:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175962482 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175963036 2017-06-10 18:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175963036 The Year of the Dog kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175998968 By: Lin, Grace
Illustrations: Lin, Grace
Published: 2006
Genre: Fiction
Text Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Teaser: This is Pacy's year for friends, family, and to "find herself." This was going to be a good year for Pacy. As the year went on Pacy was on the search to find the things she was looking for. Pacy looked for her talent, she struggled with disappointment. She did indeed meet her best friend this year. Throughout this year Pacy soon discovers that the Year of the Dog will be a lucky one after all.
Teaching Idea: I think a craft idea would be a great idea for this book. There were many illustrations in the book and I think a craft would be a good way to tie it back to the book. Will have the student create special decorations for around the room. The signs can say Chinese New Year or the Year of the Dog. The students will use read, black, and gold construction paper to make the posters. Each student will be able be creative with this and make each poster different. ]]> 2017-06-11 16:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175998968 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999230 2017-06-11 16:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999230 May B kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999518 By: Rose, Caroline
Illustrations: Christopher Silas Neal
Published: 2012
Genre: Fiction
Text Level: 680 L Lexile
Teaser: May's life take a turn in a direction she wishes it did not. May has to work at her neighbor's homestead until Christmas. Unexpectedly May is left in a terrible turn of events and she is left all alone. She need to survive on her own by finding food, water, and fuel tomato it through the up coming winter. It is going to take a lot of courage from May to be able to survive. Will May make it through the approaching winter?
Teaching Idea: For this activity I would have my students do a free writing activity. I would
tell my student the statement who you are is based off of what you can do. Then I would ask them if they agree or disagree with this statement and to explain their answer. I would have them free write a statement based off of that statement and question. Then if they felt comfortable I would have a few of them share with the class. ]]> 2017-06-11 16:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999518 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999791 2017-06-11 16:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999791 Close to Famous kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999912 By: Bauer, Joan
Illustrations: Bauer, Joan
Published: 2011
Genre: Fiction
Text Level: 6th-8th Grade
Teaser: Elvis impersonators can be scary all on their own, but when they are chancing you they are even scarier. Foster McFee and her mother ended up in a small town called Culpepper, where nothing ever happens. Foster hoped that one day she would become a big time baker, on her own TV show and that is hard to do in a small town like Culpepper. Foster soon discovered she was not the only one searching for fame. Macon want to make a documentary. They both hope to make it to Hollywood and achieve their dreams, but Foster and her mother can't hide forever.
Teaching Idea: I would separate the class into groups. That would then be their book club for this book. During this bookclub I will provide a series of questions for them to answer within their book club. Then I would have different students each week bring in different recipes to share with the book club. It will make the book club more fun and will then tie in with the book. ]]> 2017-06-11 16:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/175999912 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/176000123 2017-06-11 16:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/176000123 Two-Minute Drill kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/176000233 By: Lupica, Mike
Illustrations: Lupica, Mike
Published: 2007
Genre: Fiction
Text Level: 3rd-5th Grade
Teaser: This a adventurous book that takes you on a journey with a new kid. The new kid was smart, but clumsy and decided to join the football team. The new kids name was Scott Parry. There are very few people that know about Scott's hidden talent. That is a boy named Chris Conlan, the star quarterback of the football team. Chris also had a secret of his own. If the team find out about this secret, he risks getting kicked off. These two unlikely friends need to prove that the will to succeed can be more important than their raw talent.
Teaching Idea: We will call this activity Offense vs. Defense. For this activity I will create two groups of students. The two groups the students are placed in will have similar view point on the book. The groups will then discuss with each other what those similar view points are. Then there will be a discussion between both of the groups. They will both answer a series of questions and will compare and contrast the different view points.]]> 2017-06-11 16:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/176000233 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/176000409 2017-06-11 16:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/176000409 Dyslexia Explained kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177033009 Teaser: This is a video that explains in simple words what a student time go through when they have dyslexia. The video takes you through what could be a typical day for a student with dyslexia. This video is funny, but informative.
Teaching Idea: I think it is important for the students to have background information on dyslexia before we start reading all of these books. For this activity I would want the students to write down the main things that a student with dyslexia might struggle with in school and in everyday life. Then I would have then draw a cartoon of that situation, similar to the video. Then I would want the students to share their cartoons with a partner in the class. ]]> 2017-06-20 22:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177033009 Dyslexia in the News kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177041509 Teaser: This is a veryinteresting website. It has many different stories about dyslexia and how different people deal with it. Their are radio shows you can listen to and articles you can read. All of the stories are different and unique to people. It is a great way to hear people's stories and experiences.
Teaching Idea: I will each student pick a story that interests them. They will read or listen to the story. They will then write a response paper on the story they listen or read. The response paper will include many questions about how the story. One of the questions could be how did you feel about they story you chose? After the response paper I would have my student summarize their story with the class and tell them what they liked most about it. ]]> 2017-06-21 00:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177041509 Thank You Mr. Falker kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177304670 By: Polacco, Patricia
Illustrations: Polacco, Patricia
Published: 1998
Genre: Fiction
Text Level: AD 650 L Lexile
Teaser: This is an inspiring story of a dyslexia girl whose teacher would not let her fail. Trisha was overjoyed about starting school and learning how to read. From the very beginning the numbers and letters that Trisha read started to get all mixed up. Her classmates discovered this and started calling her a dummy. Then fifth grade comes around and so does a new teacher. He is unlike any teacher Trisha had in the past. He learns about her secret of not being able to read and sets out to help her improve her reading.
Teaching Idea: In this teaching idea I plan for the students to take the problems that the student is facing and having them fix the problem. They will fix it in their own way. An example of this would be if you were the teacher what would you do to change the out come of what was happening to the student in the story. They students would write their new stories and then share with a peer. ]]> 2017-06-23 15:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177304670 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177305016 2017-06-23 15:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/177305016 Maggot Moon kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178114670 By: Sally Gardner
Illustrations: Julian Crouch
Published: 2012
Genre: Dystopian
Text Level: 6th-8th Garde
Teaser: Standish Treadwell, a student who can't read, has different color eyes, Standish is not the brightest student and see's things differently from the rest of the peers. Standish Treadwell and his only friend, Hector make their way to the other side of the wall. You'll never guess what they find hiding in the Motherland.
Teaching Idea: I would have the students participate in a discussion for this book. I think the book it is more complicated, so it would important to have a discussion to clear up any confusion the students might have. I would have the whole class sit in a circle, so the students could face each other. Then I would ask the students a series of question. An example of a question I would ask is At the beginning of the novel, Standish observes that “what ifs are as boundless as the stars” (p. 1). What is the historical “what if” that puts the plot of Maggot Moon into motion? When is this novel set? Where is it set? I then would start at one side of the circle and work around the circle having everyone participate and add something to the discussion. The discussion does not have to stay focused on the question I asked, it can vary depending on what is said. ]]> 2017-07-05 14:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178114670 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178116213 2017-07-05 15:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178116213 The Wild Book kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178122481 By: Margarita Engle
Illustrations: Renée Kurilla
Published: 2012
Genre: Historical Fiction, Poetry
Text Level: 5th-7th Grade
Teaser: Fefa struggles with words. She had what they call word-blindness, or in simpler terms, dyslexia. The doctor says she will never read or write. Every single time she tries the words jumble up and do not make sense. Her mother comes up with an idea. She gives Fefa a blank book with absolutely no words on it. She tells Fefa, " think of it as garden." She called it her Wild Book. She soon began to write words all over her wild book. She was shaky at first, but became strong with her writing. When her family was threatened Fefa knew what to do because of what she had learned in her Wild Book.
Teaching Idea: In this teaching idea I would like my students to create their own Wild Book just like Fefa. I would give each student a few blank pages stapled together to create their Wild Book. Throughout our reading I would have them add another page to their books. We would first start out with the title page and work our way through out the book. The students could add pictures if they wanted, but it would be important that they added a storyline as well. Once we were done reading the book and the students were done with their Wild Books, I would go around the classroom and have each student walk use through their book. They would explain things like what was the inspiration for their Wild Book or why they drew certain pictures in their books. ]]> 2017-07-05 16:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178122481 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178122607 2017-07-05 16:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178122607 My Name is Brain Brian kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178205126 By: Jeanne Betancourt
Illustrations: Jeanne Betancourt
Published: 1993
Genre: Fiction
Text Level: 4th-8th Grade
Teaser: Brian is absolutely dreading entering the sixth grade knowing how he learns. When he learns he often becomes confused or frustrated. On the first day of school Brian's new teacher recognizes his problem. His friends believe that he is just being silly. He was reversing letters when writing his name. Brian went through a series of test determining that he has dyslexia. Soon after this Brian's parents took him to a support program at home and at school to help him improve his skills. Brian wants to prove to his family and friends that he is not dumb. His dyslexia made him a stronger human being.
Teaching Idea: For this teaching idea I want the students to really focus on something that makes them strong. This whole book is about how Brian overcame his struggles. I want the students to be able to focus on the things they are good at, so they can relate to the character in the book. After they right things they are good at I want them to talk with a partner and share what they put down. With that same partner they will also go over a few questions about the character Brian. I will have questions like what was the hardest thing Brain had to overcome? What were his strengths and what were his struggles? How did people around him help him overcome those struggles? How did they not help him? The students will answer those questions together and then we will talk as a class about the partners answers. ]]> 2017-07-06 16:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178205126 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178208601 2017-07-06 17:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178208601 kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178216076 2017-07-06 19:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178216076 The Alphabet War kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178216098 By: Diane Burton Robb
Illustrations: Gail Piazza
Published: 2004
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Text Level: P-3rd Grade
Teaser: When Adam started kindergarten, the teachers wanted him to learn about the letters in the alphabet. But the letter did not look normal to Adam. His "p" looked like a "q" and his "b" looked like a "d." Adam was always more into coloring or playing with clay. In first grade Adam's teacher wanted him to start putting letters into words so he could finally read. That was the beginning of the alphabet war for Adam.
Teaching Idea: This book is for younger students, so I really want to make the activity fun for them. The teaching idea I had for this book was to let the students play with play-doh. I would first have them make something that they loved with the play-doh. Once they have created something that they believe to be very special I would have them get with a partner and share what they have made and explain to them why it is special to them. After this I would have the partners share with the whole class what their partners made with their play-doh and why it is so special to them.]]> 2017-07-06 19:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178216098 Dyslexia Poems kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178339624 Teaser: This is a website where you can find poem, after poem about dyslexia. The poems are unique and special to the authors who wrote them.
Teaching Idea: I would first have the students pick a poem from this website. Once they have found a poem that interested them, I would have them analyze it and figure out what the authors message is from the poem. After that I would have them share with a partner what they have discovered from their poems. I would like the students to then write their own short poems about something that interests them. It does not have to be about dyslexia. I want to give them a lot of freedom with what their topics are. Once the poems are written they will share them with their partners. ]]> 2017-07-09 19:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178339624 Dyslexia Survey kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178410467 Teaser: This is a survey that allows students to see if they think they could have dyslexia. The survey asks a series of questions that relate to dyslexia. The website has the possibility to determine if you have dyslexia. It is not always correct put gives you an interesting answer.
Teaching Idea: For this activity the student will start off by taking the survey. Once they have taking the survey and write down their answers in a notebook. First the students will answer questions from a worksheet that I put together about the survey. Then I want the students to compare their answer with a partner and explain to them why they think they got their answer. Then if they feel comfortable they can share their answers. After that we will go over the worksheet as a class. I will go around the classroom and have students answer the questions. ]]> 2017-07-10 17:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178410467 Dyslexia Treatments kjkonstant https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178414807 Teaser: This website goes over different way to treat the dyslexia. This can be done in multiple ways and this website explains those different ways.
Teaching Idea: I will have the students pick one of the treatments for dyslexia and do research on the topic. The students can either work in partners or by themselves. They will then write important facts about the treatment and what the treatment is on a poster. Once the student's posters are done they will present them to the class. I will expect the students to take notes about the different treatments that the other students researched. I think by doing this it will give the student background knowledge aboutwhat student with dyslexia goes through to overcome their dyslexia. ]]> 2017-07-10 18:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kjkonstant/3a0q2rvcifwk/wish/178414807