https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf A collection of thoughts, books, and summaries put together to build a solid foundation of reading for my future students. en-us 2023-01-30 18:06:49 UTC 2023-04-28 22:37:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2461878921 - Where are you from?: A book about a little girl not wanting to share where she's from. "Simple question that doesn't have a simple answer"

]]> 2023-01-30 18:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2461878921 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2478870935 -Moo! by David LaRochelle- This book follows the story of a cow that drives her farmers car. It helps build fluency through jokes.

]]> 2023-02-13 13:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2478870935 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2478883777 -Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
by Kevin Noble Maillard- A story that honors diversity while also repeating words and phrases to build meaning.

]]> 2023-02-13 13:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2478883777 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2478910686 -Francine Fribble, Proofreading Policewoman by Justin McCory Martin- This book focuses on grammar and conventions while telling a fun story of a policewoman. ]]> 2023-02-13 13:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2478910686 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550164636
-Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein- Reading poetry about a variety of topics helps build fluency through jokes, figurative language, and punctuation. 

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-Yo! Yes? by Chris Rashcka- A story about friendship that builds fluency through dialogue and jokes. ]]> 2023-04-11 13:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550165273 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550166247
- Max's Words by Boris Kulikov- A story about a child who starts collecting words. He starts with small words and slowly progresses. 

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- Fancy Nancy by Robin Preiss Glasser- A story about a girl who likes being fancy. This book focuses on rhyming and word choice. ]]> 2023-04-11 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550166487 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550168720 -All are Welcome: A book that celebrates diversity in the classroom. It focuses on allowing children to learn about diversity and inspiring them to want to be the change.

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-The Pencil- A book about how small things can make the world of a difference. This book motivates and inspires the child to see the world they live in as opportunities rather than what they appear to be. ]]> 2023-04-11 13:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550169803 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550176583 -Say Something- This book is the epitome of an example for "voice" in books. It emphasizes just how important each individuals voice is and how we must use it through each character having their own thing to say. ]]> 2023-04-11 13:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550176583 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550377681 - A Very Hungry Caterpillar: This book focuses on a caterpillar who eats a variety of foods. It does an amazing job of showing how important visuals are and the illustrations are amazing. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550377681 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550380070 - Madeline: I remember reading this as a kid and being so excited about the pictures, so much that they stuck with me till now. This is a great example of just how important presentation is. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550380070 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550381941 - The Polar Express: This book is similar to Madeline for me, in that I remember the pictures so vividly. A good book is presented in a way that your reader will remember its contents for years to come. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550381941 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550384100 - A Diary of a Worm: This book contains multiple diary entries which are chronological. This shows how a book can be organized in a way that is easy for the reader to understand. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550384100 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550384373 - A Diary of a Worm: This book contains multiple diary entries which are chronological. This shows how a book can be organized in a way that is easy for the reader to understand. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550384373 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550389070 - Silly Sally: This book is an easy story to understand with a clear pattern that is easy for students to understand. This will help them understand patterns in writing that are easy to understand. ]]> 2023-04-11 15:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2550389070 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551856402 - Dear Deer: This book emphasizes the importance of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It is a fun read that kids will love while also learning!]]> 2023-04-12 16:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551856402 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551946348 - Ruby Finds a Worry- Focuses on a child who is stressed and at the end finds her voice. It is a great book that focuses on finding who you are and your voice in general.]]> 2023-04-12 17:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551946348 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551949034 -One Word from Sophia: This book circles around a little girl trying to get her family to buy her a giraffe. She changes her voice for each different person, which showcases how to target your audience. ]]> 2023-04-12 17:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551949034 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551951690 - Yo! Yes?: This book focuses on repetition and punctuation for kindergarten level which emphasizes how important punctuation is. ]]> 2023-04-12 17:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2551951690 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552157527 - I Have an Idea: This book emphasizes the importance of ideas and how children should go about them. It is a great book that inspires higher level thinking!]]> 2023-04-12 21:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552157527 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552158535 - What do you do with an Idea?: This book showcases how important ideas are and what to do with them to transform them into reality. ]]> 2023-04-12 21:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552158535 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552160272 - This is my Book!: This book emphasizes the idea of expanding your imagination and encouraging it. The characters speak to the audience to do so. ]]> 2023-04-12 21:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552160272 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552161171 - Bill and Pete: This book does a great job of teaching friendship and kindness through an unexpected pairing, a crocodile and bird. It is still one of my favorite books!]]> 2023-04-12 21:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552161171 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552162656 - Don't Let the pigeon Drive the Bus!: This is a fun book I remember reading that brought laughs and smiles. It is a perfect book for activities!]]> 2023-04-12 21:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552162656 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552163075 - The Giving Tree- This is a great book that in a way teaches about poetry through a book. It is a sweet story with great illustration. ]]> 2023-04-12 21:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552163075 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552163751 - Where the Wild Things are- This is a book about adventure and imagination. It had great illustrations and great organization. It has a great message. ]]> 2023-04-12 21:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552163751 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552164099 - Stellaluna: This story is about a baby bat and her adventures. It is a sweet story that is a fan favorite!]]> 2023-04-12 21:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552164099 slweil830 https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552164975 - Green Eggs and Ham- This story teaches rhyming in a way that is fun for the class and can come with so many activities! I remember we made green eggs and ham and ate them while reading this in class. ]]> 2023-04-12 21:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/slweil830/q1qtcbag7852g5uf/wish/2552164975