https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed High Quality Read Aloud Books en-us 2018-10-06 00:34:05 UTC 2024-02-25 14:47:51 UTC hello@padlet.com emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846004 This book showcases diversity and why diversity makes our world a better place. In this story, a walk through the neighborhood is also a learning experience seeing just how many different colors of skin there are.This has both complex themes and ideas along with great text to focus on. ]]> 2018-10-06 00:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846004 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846020 This book will definitely be in my future classroom. In this story we see that not every family is the same..and that is okay! Our students that come from single parent homes, being raised by grandparents, or have same-sex parents would feel included to be represented through this book. ]]> 2018-10-06 00:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846020 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846032 As a future specia education teacher, wanting students to be accepted for who they are is something so very important to me. In this novel we meet a young boy who looks different than his classmates. We go through a journey with him on overcoming differences, bullying, and common middle school issues. This would be a great read for middle school students. ]]> 2018-10-06 00:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846032 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846044 This book is amazing with great complexity! It even comes with a CD that has the author's home language represented. This book would be great to teach children to be proud of their heritage an culture. ]]> 2018-10-06 00:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846044 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846060 Literature can be a great way to talk about very hard things with children. We live in a country where mental illness is one of the most diagnosed medical issues and there most definitley is a child who has a parent who has struggled with depression. This book shows how a father's struggle with depressiont akes the color out of his world. With support and therapy the color starts coming back into his world. This book has a very complex theme.]]> 2018-10-06 00:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846060 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846137 The empty pot is a great choice to teach children good character qualities. In this book we learn that lying may get you what you want in the moment, but being honest wins the ultimate battle. This book is very high in text complexity. There are many higher tier words represented in this book along with learning about other cultures. ]]> 2018-10-06 00:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846137 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846154 This book is a great way to talk to childen about disabilities. In this book, Gary, the father who uses prostetic legs for mobility,  showcases that differerences should be embraced. Another awesome fact children would love to know is that Gary has been a teacher in Knox County schools for over 20 years! This is a book that would be beneficial for all children, however one that is intended for younger children. It has some words that many children have probably never heard such as prostetic, which would be a great way to teach this new vocabulary. ]]> 2018-10-06 00:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289846154 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289905478 This would be great for a lesson in character education. This book would be best for elementary students. In this journey we learn that it is important to be empathetic to others and understand why they feel and react the way they do sometimes. This book has decent complexity. ]]> 2018-10-06 13:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289905478 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289910213 Fom my recent middle school experience, I realized finding books that older students like can be more of a challenge. This book would really grab middle school students attention. It focuses on characters their age and sports. The complexity is great because it uses many literacy devices such as poetry in a way students would enjoy. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289910213 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289910264 One of my personal favorites that I will start every school year with. Thank you, Mr. Falker tells the author's own story of struggle with reading as a child. Mr. Falker was the teacher that never stopped encoraging her. This text is not the most complex, but it gives a greatmessage that even through struggle comes success. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289910264 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289910300 Teaching students kindness and acceptance is so important. This book really brings that to life when we meet Brian, a boy who never feels like he belongs. Brian's life changes when a new student starts school that shows students the importance of being inclusive to all. The complexity in this book is very good. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289910300 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289911699 This novel is one that middle schoolers would fall in love with. It is the account of the author's time in school from middle to high school. It is almost more like a autobigraphy and diary type novel so the complexity is less than others. However, students would really identify with it so I would use it and recommend it to students. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289911699 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289911727 This is another great book for younger audiences. This book teachers acceptance and that being different is what makes you who you are. In the book we meet a small doggy who points out all of his differences compared to his other canine friends. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289911727 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289912110 This book would be great for younger children. It is an excellent source for teachig social and emotional regulation to younger audiences. We learn feelings and emotions and why we respond to situations the way we do sometimes. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289912110 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289913196 This book is intended for younger audiences, however the message is one that would touch all age groups. In the book we learn that mistakes and failures, although disappointing, can lead to our biggest inspirations. It has a decent level of text complexity. ]]> 2018-10-06 14:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289913196 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289916498 This book is one that wold be great for younger audiences. Although it may not seem complex, for emerging students it has great vocabulary. An example is green is associated with jealousy. This book would be a great way to expose children to higher tier words at a young age. ]]> 2018-10-06 15:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289916498 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289916827 This is another book that I really like because it can be used to teach children to embrace their differences. In this book, we meet a dragon who is not quite like his dragon peers. He learns that his differences are what is so great about him! ]]> 2018-10-06 15:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289916827 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289917637 This novel was a 2017 Newberry Medal Award winner. This novel would be best for older elementary and middle school aged students. It is a higher complexity and would be a great read for children and young adults. The story centers around Luna who was brought up by a witch and is learning to live with certain powers. ]]> 2018-10-06 15:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289917637 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289917673 This book is one I think would be more suitable for older elementary and middle school students. This story is one that would be great to reach African American youth and dive into their culture. The book lets the reader explore what a trip it is going to the beloved barbershop in their neighborhood and how fresh it makes them feel. ]]> 2018-10-06 15:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289917673 emelton21 https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289918011 This would be great for emerging readers and younger audiences. It takes the difficult theme of death and turns it into a lesson children can learn in a simpler way. ]]> 2018-10-06 15:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emelton21/hqraemilyreed/wish/289918011