https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6 Early Chapter Books/Series Books en-us 2016-04-26 03:16:40 UTC 2024-08-04 08:44:40 UTC hello@padlet.com mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107688993 Date Read: 02/03 
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl name Junie B. Jones, who is starting first grade with a whole new class. She doesn't seem to like first grade so much in the beginning and to make matters worse, she has to start wearing glasses! Luckily, things start to lighten  up for her thanks to her supportive friends. I really liked this book because it is a series book and reminds me of my childhood. I used to read these all the time!
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like funny books and are relatable. 
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach students how to read with expression. Also, to show that change can be okay!]]> 2016-04-26 03:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107688993 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107690485 Date Read: 03/21
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Beast who is asked to write a letter to a famous author about what he liked in his book. Beast wasn't paying attention to the read-aloud so he simply made something up. Little did he know the author was actually going to come to his school and be his partner in the halloween parade! I really liked this book because it shows that students should be truthful.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to older kids who like halloween related books or like to create images of the book in their heads.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach kids how to read dialogue heavy books. ]]> 2016-04-26 03:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107690485 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107691619 Date Read: 03/21
Genre: Adventure Fantasy
Review: This book is about two siblings named Jack and Annie who must go into a forest in India to receive the third gift that will help release their dog teddy from a spell. Along the way, the run into some trouble but eventually get the third gift. I really liked this book because it was adventureous and has a few illustrations that are nice.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like adventurous books.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach reading with expression and comprehension. ]]> 2016-04-26 03:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107691619 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107693909 Date Read: 04/01
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl named Abby and her brother Jonah, who have a magic mirror in their basement that takes them into the story of Aladdin. They're excited to be in this world where there are magic carpets and get to make three wishes, but it's not as easy and pleasant as they expected. I really liked this book because it is girly and something I would have loved reading as a little girl.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to younger girls who like adventurous, funny books that. 
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about fairy tales, as well as teaching the differences between picture books and chapter books.]]> 2016-04-26 04:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107693909 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107698493 Date Read: 03/29
Genre: Fantasy
Review: This book is about twin sisters who are competing against each other in the science fair. Beatrix uses magic to win the science fair but then her project combined with Olive's to create a smelly blob that keeps growing. It is there job to stop it. I really liked this book because of the illustrations and story line.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like books about monsters. 
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach young readers how to begin reading chapter books and what a table of contents is for.]]> 2016-04-26 05:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107698493 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107699949 Date Read: 04/01
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Zack who is preparing for intergalactic science fair and has high hopes of winning it. However, some complications arise as his project starts to malfunction. I really liked this book because of the characters and creativity. 
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like science.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach about dialogue and what italicized words can mean in a book. ]]> 2016-04-26 05:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107699949 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107701233 Date Read: 04/03
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a girl name Nancy is on a soccer team. She is more like the team's cheerleader, than she is another player. Her goal is to become good enough to play just like the other players. I liked this book because rather than being made fun of for not being as good as others on the team, Nancy was ecouraged to become better.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to young girls who like soccer.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach students to uplift one another. ]]> 2016-04-26 05:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107701233 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107702365 Date Read: 04/03
Genre: Mystery
Review: This book is about a girl named Cam, her brother Eric, and Aunt Molly. As they are waiting to purchase tickets to see their favorite band, a person dressed as a ghosts starts to scare people. Weird things start to happen, so Molly and Eric begin to wonder if this ghost has anything to do with it. The investigation begins! I liked this book because of the mystery and suspense.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like mystery books.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach reading with expression and comprehension. ]]> 2016-04-26 06:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107702365 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107703064 Date Read: 04/03
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about two girls who are named Ivy and Bean. Bean's older goes to camp so Bean and Ivy come up with the idea of creating their own camp where they make all the rules. I liked this book because it shows how creative children can be.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like friendship books.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach comprehension and creativity.]]> 2016-04-26 06:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107703064 mtamayo1 https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107704728 Date Read: 04/03
Genre: Fiction
Review: This book is about a boy named Stanley. He was an average boy until one day a bulletin board fell on top of him and made him flat. He soon discovers that there is actually many benefits to being flat. I liked this book because of the humor and creativity.
Age/Audience: This book would be interesting to kids who like comedy books.
Possible Teaching Points: I could use this book to teach students to use their imagination in writing. ]]> 2016-04-26 06:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mtamayo1/wcie6ibkvlz6/wish/107704728