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Write! Write! Write! By Amy Ludwig VanDerwater

yc1600491264 — 2023-08-23 15:12:29 UTC

This book uses great writing skills to present the idea of how writing is great.

Ish by Peter A. Reynolds

yc1600491264 — 2023-08-28 14:01:10 UTC

The word choices used in this book really makes each character stands out. Each characters perspective is presented clearly with the use of the word choices.

Journey

yc1600491264 — 2023-08-28 14:02:18 UTC

In this game, students have to explore the ways in the game. This is just like how you would explore writing.

A Squiggly Story by Andrew Larsen

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-06 14:26:05 UTC

This book highlights how we learn words one by one. The use of words, regardless of amount, can convey your meaning.

Kind Words

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-11 13:59:47 UTC

Students will learn a lot from this game of writing letters to other using kind words. Students will be able to explore the power of words and how words can impact others.

The Dot by Peter Reynolds

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-13 13:54:46 UTC

The book presents that idea that everyone has their creative side. Everyone is unique in their creativity.

What Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:15:45 UTC

This book tells about a boys emerging idea. An idea can come from anything and slowly develops into something big-an idea.

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:18:32 UTC

The books in this category demonstrates ideas. Ideas- Developing ideas, zooming in, and interesting details.

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:19:03 UTC

The books in this category demonstrates organization. Organization- Text structure, good beginning, strong ending.

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:19:41 UTC

The books in this category demonstrates voice. Voice- authorial tone, books that address different topics with different tones.

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:33:47 UTC

The books sequence is very organized. Things follow after one another.

Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:39:27 UTC

I love the unique presentation of this book. The illustrations on each page matches with the text. The story is presented through Harolds art.

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 18:53:05 UTC

This is a lovely story about a boy's curiosity about the things happening around him. The books word choice showed freedom, power, and beauty. It showed clever wording and hints that implied little things that made the world better and beautiful.

No, David! by David Shannon

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 19:16:36 UTC

The narrators voices is very firm in this story. Students would be able to difference the change in the narrators voice.

Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-24 19:19:32 UTC

The visual of this story is very unique. It makes you want to continue reading. Visual and text conveys the same meaning.

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-25 13:44:20 UTC

Students can explore the various voices in this book. Each is presented in the form of a letter.

I Found A Kitty! by Troy Cummings

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-25 13:53:18 UTC

The way the story presented is very unique. In this book, the main character writes letters to persuade prospective owners to adapt the cat he found.

Square Cat by Elizabeth Schoonmaker

yc1600491264 — 2023-09-27 13:39:04 UTC

Certain words in this book are presented in a different color. They are words that are significant to the story. The word choices in this book all suits the story.

What Can a Citizen Do? by Dave Eggers

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-03 17:46:43 UTC

This book did a wonderful job in explaining what a citizen can do.

I Have an Idea! by Herve Tullet

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-04 14:15:43 UTC

The simple illustrations in this book presents a unique visual of the story.

This is not a picture book by Sergio Ruzzier

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-09 13:51:08 UTC

The story leads you to explore a book that is not a picture book in am interesting presentation.

What Are Words Really? by Alexi Lubomirksi & Carlos Aponte

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-24 07:07:02 UTC

Favorite quotes:
1) "Words have the power to make you feel sunny or blue."
2) "Now, consider how your words can affect everything that surrounds you! You can make life amazing."
3) "So start every morning considering each word and its worth and use words to share love with everything on this earth."

One and Everything by Sam Winston

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-26 18:44:08 UTC

This book has a great beginning and an interesting ending. You can clearly tell the sequence of the story.

One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-26 18:49:45 UTC

In this book, Sophia only needed that one word to ask for the perfect birthday gift. She explored using a variety of words but turns out she just needs one word. This shows that sometimes, just one word is enough to convey your meanings when it is the right word.

Frederick by Leo Lionn

yc1600491264 — 2023-10-27 00:25:05 UTC

The grammar, spelling, and paragraphs in this story is great. It demonstrates great convention. This is also a very sweet story.

The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-01 14:43:17 UTC

The characters voice in this book is very clear. You can learn about each characters personality from their voices.

Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-01 15:15:42 UTC

This is a beautiful story about how a young girl got her name. It demonstrates how students names are unique and there may be meanings behind each of our names.

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 17:41:13 UTC

The book has a good sequence using various events and details to form the idea of the story. This story presents the idea of perseverance and growth mindset to young kids.

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 17:48:28 UTC

A sweet book about how names are unique. The idea of this book is very meaningful for students.

Olivia by Ian Falconer

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 17:50:29 UTC

The book tells about what Olivia does in a day. The organization of the book is visible.

Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People by Monica Brown

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:19:53 UTC

This book has interesting details that develops the characters perspective. The details leads to how the main character loves people.

A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:21:10 UTC

A great book about finding friend. It may be difficult to find friends, but eventually, you will find one.

Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:23:25 UTC

This is a great book to share during the first week of class. Students learn that their classroom is a place where it's safe to be themselves, it's okay to make mistakes, and it's important to be a friend to others.

Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:30:57 UTC

This is a cute story about a girl slowly coming to an exploration of living in the moment, even when you find you have the ability to bottle the moment and save it forever. The details of the story forms this idea.

Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One by Kate Duke

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:33:39 UTC

Great convention in this book. The story's convention has helped to shape the story.

The Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:34:51 UTC

The flow of this book allows you to be deeply engaged with the story.

If I were in charge of the world and other worries by Judith Viorst

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:35:56 UTC

This is a great book of poems. Students will be able to learn about rhythm and flow from this book.

The Red Book by Barbara Lehman

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:39:27 UTC

This books illustrations emphasizes on friendship. Students will be able to interpret their meaning of friendship with this book.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:41:04 UTC

Wordless books can help to fulfill children's imagination. With no guided text, children can interpret illustrations based on their imagination and creative as they can.

I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoët

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:42:00 UTC

This wordless book did a great job presenting kindness. Students will be engaged in this book as the illustrations are very unique and eye catching.

Draw! by Raul Colon

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:42:52 UTC

The illustration in this book is amazing. Students will be able to use their creativity and the illustrations to depict the story.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:43:22 UTC

Books can be in many different forms.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:50:51 UTC

Word choice is when you use the right words in writing to present feelings, moods, perspectives, and a vivid picture of the story. The power of using variety of words helps to shape stories.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:52:50 UTC

Sentence fluency is the rhythm and flow of the written language. Sentences should vary in length and structure allowing the reader to add expression while reading what has been written. The author uses clear sentences that make sense. Sentences should also flow smoothly to show how ideas relate.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:54:17 UTC

Conventions includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and paragraphing. All of these help the reader understand the message. Writers need to communicate their messages.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:55:42 UTC

Presentation is the way how we present our message. It combines both visual and textual elements. It matches with the text. Some visuals can be very unique.

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-10 23:56:37 UTC

Diversity includes a range of differences from gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, abilities, etc. It is anything that lends a different lens through which a character might view (and therefore respond to) the world.

Twenty-One Steps by Jeff Gottesfeld

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-15 15:25:08 UTC

The ideas are conveyed clearly throughout the story because of the sentence fluency.

Tilt Brush

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-15 15:35:11 UTC

Students create a free space in this game. This is just like how you can write in your free space.

Heavens Vault

yc1600491264 — 2023-11-15 15:39:28 UTC

This is a good game for students to explore about words.