https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4 Made with mirth en-us 2018-11-25 20:01:40 UTC 2025-07-05 00:17:17 UTC hello@padlet.com mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307556835 Lane Smith's picture book is an interesting twist on idioms. This book would work well in a fourth grade classroom. Students could use this book to expand their understanding of figurative language. I would have students create a comic strip for other idioms illustrating their literal and figurative meanings. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307556835 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307557550 This book would work well in a first grade classroom. The text is simple, but it would supplement student's understanding of context clues. This is why I feel it is better suited for first graders. I would read the book to the classroom paired with a discussion. I would have them pause to discuss where they think the story is leading as the context clues appear.]]> 2018-11-25 20:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307557550 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307558280 Wet is written with a repetitive sentence structure. Throughout the book the narrator uses compound sentences to discuss items that get wet. This book would work well in a second grade classroom. I would have students write a story using a similar sentence structure. This would display their understanding of the story and show their skills pertaining to sentence structure. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307558280 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307559331 I found this book qualified as a high quality read aloud because of the use of vocabulary and context clues. Fifth graders would enjoy this book because the vocabulary would challenge them while remaining understandable. Students are able to infer the meaning of loathe through the context clues in the book. I would have students choose a new vocabulary word and write a paragraph that provides the reader with context clues for the meaning of the word. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307559331 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307559947 Two at the Zoo can strengthen students phonemic awareness through the repetitive "oo" sound. I think kindergarteners would enjoy reading this book. They could participate in a counting activity alongside this book. In addition to this, students could learn about different vowel sounds. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307559947 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307560553 Third graders would enjoy this book and its themes regarding friendship. When No One Is Watching would be useful as you teach similes in the classroom. You could do an activity to demonstrate their understanding of similes, but you could also have them participate in an activity about friendship. I would have students talk about how they feel when people are watching and when they are not. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307560553 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307561134 This book talks about different chores on each weekday. Students in kindergarten would enjoy this book as they learn about the days of the week. Each day I would have students write or draw picture about what they are doing that day. This story is told in a rhythmic style that would be engaging for students. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307561134 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307561632 Fourth graders would benefit from the lessons you could pair with this book. Students with a hispanic background, or native Spanish speakers could teach their classmates about the Spanish words in the book. I would pair this book with a social studies lesson regarding Spanish culture. I feel like this would maintain students attention in the social studies lesson. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307561632 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307562330 Students can learn about perseverance through this story. Second graders would be able to follow this book and apply it to their personal experiences. I would use the book to talk to my students about something they have failed at. Then, I would have students discuss why it is important to never give up. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307562330 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307562787 This book is written through letters to the lunch lady who is on vacation. I would use this book in a third grade classroom to teach them how to write letters properly. At the end of the lesson, I would have my students write a thank you letter to the lunch ladies. This would allow them to use their letter writing skills in a real scenario. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307562787 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307563657 First graders would enjoy this book because there is minimal language and extravagant pictures. I would use this book to talk to my classroom about how we are all different and that is a good thing. I would have them draw what they would look like if they were their own "mermaid." I think the pictures in this book would keep students engaged in a read aloud. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307563657 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307564161 This book would be interesting to use in the classroom around the New Year. This book could be paired with a social studies lesson about the Chinese New Year and how different cultures celebrate holidays. I would have students write about their favorite holiday and how they celebrate it. I feel like this book and activity would work well with fourth graders. ]]> 2018-11-25 20:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307564161 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307564571 Eddie is a bully who learns how to be nice at the end of the book. I would use this book in a second grade classroom. The sentence structure would be difficult enough to challenge them while keeping them engaged. I would use this book to discuss bullying with my students. This activity would work well in the beginning of the year to set classroom rules. Students would take ownership over their behavior if they make their own class rules. ]]> 2018-11-25 21:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307564571 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307565432 In this story Norman tries to hide what makes him unique. This could be related to anyone hiding something that makes them different from everyone else. I would have students build wings like Norman has, but with words that describe what makes them special. I would have students incorporate vocabulary words throughout their wings. I think this would work well in a third grade classroom.]]> 2018-11-25 21:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307565432 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307566203 In Spork, students would follow the spork on his journey to find where he belongs. This book would engage students because it is unique. I would have students relate this story to people that feel this way. This would also incorporate their knowledge of figurative language which is why I feel this would work well in a fourth grade classroom. ]]> 2018-11-25 21:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307566203 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307566677 This story could be read and applied to almost any age. The sentence structure is rather simple and understandable. However, I would use this book in fifth grade. Students at this age would have background knowledge to supplement their understanding of the text. I would pair this book with lessons on other peaceful protestors. ]]> 2018-11-25 21:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307566677 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307567533 In this book a son writes persuasive letters to his parents. I would have my students write me a persuasive letter about something they would like changed in the classroom. Once all of the students finished their letters I would let the class vote on them. Whichever letter won would change the rule it argued against. I would perform this activity in a third grade classroom. ]]> 2018-11-25 21:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307567533 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307568078 Hey, Little Ant follows the interaction between a boy and an ant. The ant is trying to convince the boy why he should not kill him. I would have my students write about why the boy should or should not kill the ant. This would give them practice on their persuasive writing and allow them to participate in a fun activity. I would read this book to a fourth grade classroom.]]> 2018-11-25 21:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307568078 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307568417 I would read this book to a third grade classroom. There are several themes in this book, but I would focus on the theme of identity. I would talk to my students about what makes up their identity. I would have them create a collage of things that describe their personality. ]]> 2018-11-25 21:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307568417 mdupes https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307568910 This book tells the story of a young tad pole that grows into a frog. I would read this book to a first grade classroom and pair it with a science lesson. Students could learn about the life cycle of a frog through this book and supplemental material. I would have them draw out the different steps in the life cycle of a frog. ]]> 2018-11-25 21:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mdupes/xkbzvmiv7pb4/wish/307568910