https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk en-us 2019-02-18 13:46:19 UTC 2025-11-15 14:44:02 UTC hello@padlet.com ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332338677 Norman thinks of himself as perfectly normal, until one day he changes and so does the way he views himself. This teaches a lesson on differences and individuality.  Further, it shows children that differences are important to being perfectly individual and also shows that we may not be as different as we think. This book would be appropriate for early elementary school students, especially first and second grade. This story will guide students in identifying characters, events, and reactions. This story has a meaning that is very complex. Students may initially miss the theme of inclusion.
3.RL.KID.3 Describe characters in a story and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
2.RL.KID.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
https://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Norman-TOM-PERCIVAL/dp/1408880970]]> 2019-02-18 13:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332338677 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332372858 This story shows as a young bird attempts to find his mother, but must encounter many different animals. This story shows that children can be independent, but they can always go home to their parents. For the most part, this book has simple words, but it does provide some challenging words that can be focussed on. This would be good students in Kindergarten, first, or second grade. This story helps students with character identification and relationships. This has only slightly complex sentence structures and vocabulary, making it perfect for young readers.
K.RL.KID.3 With prompting and support, orally identify characters, setting, and major events in a story.
K.RI.KID.3 With prompting and support, orally identify the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/are-you-my-mother-by-p-d-eastman/]]> 2019-02-18 15:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332372858 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332378166 Taco, the squirrel tells his story, not the typical squirrel story. He does not let the facts about squirrels define who he is. This is a great book to start a conversation about individuality and creating your own story. This story has simple vocabulary, but a moderately complex storyline. It may be difficult for young readers to understand that why a squirrel is renaming facts about squirrels with tacos.

https://www.amazon.com/This-Taco-Andrew-Cangelose-ebook/dp/B07C87FN5M]]> 2019-02-18 15:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332378166 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332384011 This a story about a boy and his mother who have experienced a series of challenging events, yet James still feels he can help another family in need. This story shows the power of all gifts, whether they be tangible or not. This book would be good for lesson on character identification and plot. This book has rich illustrations that add to the understanding of the book.
2.RL.KID.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
2.RL.IKI.7 Use information gained from illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/112100/what-is-given-from-the-heart-by-patricia-c-mckissack-illustrated-by-april-harrison/9780375836152/]]> 2019-02-18 16:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332384011 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332670427 This story uses the concept of repetition and rhyming to teach word identification. This story follows Sam's interesting discussion about not liking green eggs and ham. This book would be very beneficial for students in kindergarten that are just learning sight words, as well as phonemes and word pronunciation. The illustrations in the story add to the complexity of the story by providing images of the Sam and his locations. The vocabulary and sentence structure of this book are easy to follow, yet the story can still be difficult to follow. The illustrations help readers to envision what is happening throughout the story.
K.FFL.PA.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/green-eggs-and-ham-by-dr-seuss/ ]]> 2019-02-19 13:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332670427 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332673418 This story describes a young boy's journey to visit his friends around the world. From Jordan to Australia, readers are encouraged to learn about their peers in other countries. This book teaches cultural facts awareness to younger readers. This would be best for the early elementary school years, such as kindergarten, first, and second grade. This story may contain vocabulary that is moderately complex for some readers, as well as information about other cultures that may be difficult for American students to understand.
1.RL.KID.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/a-ticket-around-the-world-by-melissa-owens/]]> 2019-02-19 13:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332673418 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332677216 This story follows Jackie Robinson as a young athlete during the Civil Rights Movement. It describes the segregated culture that he grew up in and how he beat the odds to become the first African American in the MLB. This story teaches lessons on the Civil Rights Movement and heroes of the time. This would be good for younger elementary school students (kindergarten-third grade.) This book is moderately complex, especially in the cultural knowledge that it requires. Young students may need to first learn about the importance of the Civil Rights Movement prior to reading this book.
2.RL.KID.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/ordinary-people-change-the-world-i-am-jackie-robinson-by-brad-m/]]> 2019-02-19 14:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332677216 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332683390 This story follows Rainbow fish, a fish with very special and shiny scales. Rainbow fish struggled with whether he wanted to be the "most beautiful" fish or if he wanted to be loved and happy. This story would be very good for kindergarten students to teach about sharing and differences. Further, can also be used to identify certain character's impact on another. This story contains adjectives that are moderately complex for young readers, but also provides illustrations that to represent what is being read.
K.RI.KID.3 With prompting and support, orally identify the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-rainbow-fish-by-marcus-pfister/]]> 2019-02-19 14:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332683390 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332688290 This story describes as a peddler attempts to balance more hats than the monkeys. This is a story full of colors, patterns, and counting, making it good for kindergarteners. This book is very simple. It is chronological and contains simple sentence structure and vocabulary.
K.FFL.PWR.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text. 
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/caps-for-sale-by-esphyr-slobodkina/]]> 2019-02-19 14:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332688290 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332713905 This is a story about a young boy's scientific journey at the beach. He goes to the beach expecting to collect and research Flotsam, but ends up finding something much more interesting. This is good book for kindergarteners practicing their investigation skills and basic science terms. This story uses some moderately to very complex science vocabulary, but the use of complex graphics helps readers to envision what is being discussed.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/flotsam-by-david-wiesner/]]> 2019-02-19 14:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332713905 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332722502 Olivia is a strong minded young pig. She has many plans and thoughts of her own. She often "wears her parents out." This book is good contains different concepts, such as art in a museum. This would be a good time to discuss the artist in the book. This book is most fitting for kindergarteners with basic reading skills and vocabulary. This story is slightly complex as a whole, but teachers can go more in depth to add very complex themes. Further, the graphics help readers to understand more than they would with just words.
K.FFL.PWR.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.   
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/olivia-by-ian-falconer/]]> 2019-02-19 15:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332722502 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332727771 Peter wakes up to a snow covered wonderland. The book describes the sounds of a snow day. Further, it describes the what happened when he brought his snow ball home. This is a good book for young elementary school students learning about descriptive words and the simple science of stages of water. This book is slightly complex. The vocabulary, structure, and graphics all flow well and are easy to predict.
1.SL.PKI.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. 
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-snowy-day-by-ezra-jack-keats/]]> 2019-02-19 15:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332727771 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332733715 This book describes a father and daughter's nighttime walk through the farm. They see many animals, but no owl. Finally, after a few owl calls, they hear an owl through the trees. This story uses figurative language, as well as similes and metaphors. This would be good for older elementary school students who are learning to identify figurative language. Further, this can be used with younger students learning about different types of animals. This story is moderately complex, especially in its use of vocabulary.
5.RL.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language with emphasis on similes and metaphors; analyze the impact of sound devices on meaning and tone.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/owl-moon-by-jane-yolen/]]> 2019-02-19 15:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332733715 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332737555 Madeline is a brave and risky little girl who lives in a home in Paris with 11 other little girls. One night, Madeline has to be rushed to the hospital to suddenly have her appendix removed. This is story that would be good for younger elementary school students to practice picking out characters and settings. This story is only slightly complex, but its use of graphics can add to the readers understanding.
K.RL.KID.3 With prompting and support, orally identify characters, setting, and major events in a story.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/madeline-by-ludwig-bemelmans/]]> 2019-02-19 15:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332737555 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332740341 This is a story about a group of cows that learn how to use a type writer. These cows use their typing skills to demand things from Farmer Brown. This story teaches young readers phonemes and phonics through sound and letter repetition.
This story is only slightly complex with familiar words and simple sentences. This graphics in the story may help young readers visualize a type writer.
K.FFL.PA.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/click-clack-moo-by-doreen-cronin/]]> 2019-02-19 15:38:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332740341 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332743929 Corduroy is a bear that wants more than anything to be adopted by a specific little girl. Corduroy goes on an adventure around the store over night. When he wakes up, he has been placed back on his shelf and sees his girl coming to get him. This is a good lesson for practicing making predictions and identifying characters. This story slightly to moderately complex. This sentences structure were moderately complex with its inclusion of quotes.
K.RL.KID.3 With prompting and support, orally identify characters, setting, and major events in a story.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/corduroy-by-don-freeman/ ]]> 2019-02-19 15:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332743929 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332829970 Amelia Bedelia takes things very literally, so she makes a mess when preparing for Great-Aunt Myra's upcoming visit. This is a good book for elementary schoolers, specifically grades first or second. This book is good for lessons of figures of speech and literal language. This story had much repetition which made is only slightly to moderately complex. The use of graphics in this book were very complex because they helped readers to visualize the literal meaning of the phrases.
5.RL.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language with emphasis on similes and metaphors; analyze the impact of sound devices on meaning and tone. 
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/thank-you-amelia-bedelia-by-peggy-parish/]]> 2019-02-19 17:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332829970 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332837092 A sweet, young wombat tells the story of his "busy week." His story includes his description of how his human neighbors are being trained to give treats. This is a good story for young elementary school students. It would be beneficial to use this book when teaching how to use different genres based on the audience. This story also repeats many words, making it a good resource for practicing reading sight words. This story is only slightly complex, but may be a little difficult for younger students to understand the context behind "training." The story is very repetitive so younger readers should be able to predict and pick up on the concept by the end.
K.FFL.PWR.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.   
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/diary-of-a-wombat-by-jackie-french/]]> 2019-02-19 18:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332837092 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332842806 Elmer hears of a sad baby dragon whose hard work is not appreciated, so he decides to sneak to Wild Island. This book is most appropriate for third, fourth, and fifth graders. This is book would be beneficial for discussing fiction and book genres. This book was primarily moderately complex, but the use of graphics was very helpful for readers and enhanced the meaning of the story.
5.RL.IKI.9 Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/my-father-s-dragon-by-ruth-stiles-gannett/]]> 2019-02-19 18:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332842806 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332860863 Mouse is trying to get away from his predators, so he makes up a story about his friend, Gruffalo, who has huge teeth and claws. This book is beneficial for early readers, such as kindergarteners because it emphasizing rhymes. Further, it can be beneficial when covering punctuation and phonemes.
This book is slightly complex in its sentence structure and vocabulary, but is moderately complex in its organization. Further, the graphics in the book help readers to picture the Gruffalo.
K. FFL. PA.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-gruffalo-by-julia-donaldson/]]> 2019-02-19 18:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332860863 ldonald11 https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332865636 Amos has many friends and all are different types animals. He spends his days visiting at the zoo, but when he gets sick, his friends come to visit him. This book, which is most appropriate for younger students, could help when teaching a science lesson on animal identification. It would also be beneficial for a lesson on character identification. This book is slightly complex in is language and structure. It uses chronological events, making its organization slightly complex.
K.RL.KID.3 With prompting and support, orally identify characters, setting, and major events in a story.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/a-sick-day-for-amos-mcgee-by-philip-c-stead/ ]]> 2019-02-19 18:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ldonald11/fqogckddcovk/wish/332865636