https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih EDR 624 Cindy Pruyne Text Set en-us 2021-04-10 23:24:47 UTC 2023-10-01 21:20:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f436.png pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403275523 There are several things to look for when choosing texts. Quality texts have the following traits; engaging pictures, credible sources, interesting facts, and simple layouts to aid with comprehension. Quality texts might also have back matter, glossaries, an index, and more resources for more information.

This text set will be used in my classroom for my 6th grade students to work in collaborative research groups. Each group will choose an animal that was used in the military and then research that animal using the resources I have provided in this text set. Every group will then give a presentation to the class of their findings. 

The following Common Core Standards will be supported in this project: *CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
*CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
*CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

There are many different text features in the texts I have provided, amazing pictures, and credible sources. The texts have various reading levels and some of them are even able to be read aloud by the electronic device the students are using. 

Many of these resources include information about the same animals; so it will be great for my students to interact with similar concepts presented in different ways.]]> 2021-04-10 23:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403275523 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403294224 This is a short chapter book about dogs that were used during times of war, but also for other instances, including helping a blind person escape the World Trade Center on Sept. 11th and other amazing stories!
Each chapter is a different short story and most have a rectangular box called "Fast Fact" that has additional information about the dog in the chapter or the same breed. 
In the backmatter, several different websites are listed for more information if the reader would like.
Photo Credit: Cindy Pruyne]]> 2021-04-10 23:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403294224 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403295165 In this book, you will find beautiful, bright photographs and pictures.  There are also many text features including subheadings, table of contents, introduction, captions, sidebars, a glossary, and index and a very organized layout.
This book has many of the same animals that have been highlighted in the other texts provided in this text set (horses, dogs, camels), as well as some animals that are not mentioned in the other texts such as gerbils, pigs, and turkeys.
Photo Credit: Cindy Pruyne]]> 2021-04-10 23:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403295165 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403296130 https://www.getepic.com/app/search#
In this ebook on Epic!, there are beautiful, cartoon-like images. It is a captivating true story, about a soldier and his adopted dog, and how they stuck with each other through thick and thin, during WWI.]]> 2021-04-10 23:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403296130 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403297093 https://www.fastcompany.com/1753360/bulletproof-dog-stormed-bin-ladens-lair
At the beginning of this article, there is a brief story about the dog named "Cairo," that worked along with 80 Navy Seals to locate Osama Bin Laden when he was in hiding after the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. 
The article mentions the high tech vest that the dog wore and then the article continues to give more information about the high-tech gear that some military dogs use. This article is mostly about the amazing vests some dogs wear that cost between $20,000-$30,000 each! 

There is a neat black and red picture of a military dog wearing one of the vests, with the parts of the vest labeled. In addition, this article has links to other resources; one being the catalog for the company K9 Storm (vest makers) which could be interesting for some students to learn about. ]]> 2021-04-10 23:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403297093 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403297873 https://www.forces.net/animals/what-animals-other-dogs-and-horses-are-used-military#:~:text=Dogs%20and%20horses%20are%20well,Insects%20have%20been%20weaponised
This article is from the BFBS "Forces" website which is "a registered charity and pioneer in armed forces broadcasting and communications for over 75 years" and they also offer "award-winning content."  ]]> 2021-04-10 23:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403297873 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403298711 https://www.historyhit.com/animals-used-for-military-purposes/
On this website, History Hit, there are pictures with a paragraph of each of the 10 animals, and the information is short and sweet.
History Hit is a website and blog company that creates blogs, videos, articles by historians, History.HitTV (channel with history).]]> 2021-04-11 00:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403298711 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403299852 https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/15-animals-that-went-to-war
This article is from the Imperial War Museums website and it has many original black and white pictures with captions. This is a very good source for students that need minimal words and pictures to aid with comprehension and engagement.]]> 2021-04-11 00:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403299852 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403301274 https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1996/fall/buddies.html
The author, Auel, worked for the  National Archives and Records Administration Exhibits Branch. In addition, she was the keeper of an exhibit called "Buddies: Soldiers and Animals in Worlds War II. The article and pictures are from the National Archives website, with original pictures in black and white, with helpful captions. ]]> 2021-04-11 00:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403301274 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403304870 This video is from "Task & Purpose," a blog that gives military news, culture, and analysis by and for the military and veterans community." It is an exciting video that talks about Voytek, the military bear, bees, and even cattle. Students can turn on the closed captions to help them get information from the video.]]> 2021-04-11 00:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403304870 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403307110 Author Toni Kiser (National World War II Collections Manager)  discusses her book Loyal Forces: The American Animals of World War II via video.
Very informational source! ]]> 2021-04-11 00:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403307110 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403314804 This is a fun and interesting Youtube video by The Animalist web page. The military animals in this video are discussed in the other texts as well, which wiill reiterate the other stories they research.]]> 2021-04-11 00:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403314804 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403317409 In this article, there are original pictures in black and white, and it is written by Medals off America, Inc., a Military Blog.]]> 2021-04-11 00:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1403317409 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404802160 https://www.getepic.com/app/read/62185
This book is an ebook from Epic which could be helpful for students that can click on most words and have the word read aloud and also a definition. There are real photographs, captions, many subheadings, important words in bold print that are in the glossary, an index, a very brief "About the Author" section, clear and simple labels on pictures, and a list of books and websites to use to get more information as back matter.]]> 2021-04-11 19:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404802160 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404806504 This book that is about the many ways animals have been used in the military has "colorful graphics, exciting photographs, interesting facts, and short, engaging sentences [to] encourage readers to learn more about military animals!"
Information and Photo Credit: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12733175-military-animals?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=q9KSATVcRR&rank=4]]> 2021-04-11 19:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404806504 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404822050 https://www.getepic.com/app/read/37449
On the cover of this book, you will be able to see a Content Consultant was involved, whom is an Adjunct Faculty through the U.S. Naval Academy.
The pictures in the book were taken by members from The Department  of Defense.
The great text features including: table of contents, subheadings, pictures, captions, chapters, sidebars, and even additional resources for more information including websites and books. In addition, this text has labeled pictures, a glossary, cutaways, an index, a brief "About the Author sections, and lastly a "Stop and Think" section for continuing activities (such as finding 5 words in the book they were unknown, looking up the definition, rewriting the definition in their own words, and then writing a sentence with each new word). 
This is a fantastic ebook on Epic! ebooks, where a student can double click on most words and have the word and definition read aloud.]]> 2021-04-11 19:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404822050 pruynec2 https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404955727 This photo essay is from FP (Foreign Policy) website, a world news website. FP also produces a magazine. 

There are a few pictures and large captions to show more stories of dogs that served in the military. ]]> 2021-04-11 21:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pruynec2/iwnif70zncfx74ih/wish/1404955727