https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends After reading and discussing our learning this year, is there a book that support you in your literacy teaching? If you have a book to recommend, double click on the wall below and post your recommendation. en-us 2014-11-10 18:27:13 UTC 2015-04-29 03:51:59 UTC hello@padlet.com elizabethovidia https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/40476880 2014-11-10 18:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/40476880 elizabethovidia https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/58666520 Used to study biographies from a "historian perspective" and to examine author's purpose. The book recounts the challenges faced by Eleanor Roosevelt as a child. It helps the reader understand how Eleanor may have developed her unwavering commitment to the poor as First Lady during the Great Depression.

]]> 2015-04-29 03:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/58666520 elizabethovidia https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/58666617 Used to study biographies from a "historian perspective" and examine author's purpose. Outlines the history of Jackie Robinson, the first African American MLB player, but focuses on how Jackie faced his fear of water by testing the ice for his children. The author is Jackie Robinson's daughter-a fact which offers many avenues for interesting discussion.

]]> 2015-04-29 03:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/58666617 elizabethovidia https://padlet.com/elizabethovidia/sccrarecommends/wish/58666761 A book of poems written by a local author focusing on insects found around the Santa Cruz area. A wonderfully rich book to study poetry. Great for teaching rhythm, beat, mood, alliteration, personification and many more. Plus, the challenge of reading it with two voices is irresistible for young students and provides intrinsic motivation to practice fluency.

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