https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w I chose books that were of high quality, that allowed for connections to be made between Monica's home life and the texts, and books that can be utilized in additional guided reading lessons. en-us 2022-05-23 17:49:56 UTC 2022-05-24 19:18:05 UTC hello@padlet.com buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196324773 2022-05-23 18:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196324773 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196328645 I chose this book because Monica was born in Mexico and came to the midwest at three years old. Since she lived there for half of her life, she could still be transitioning to her new life in America and this book provides reminders to be yourself at all times. The book is a New York Times Bestseller and can provide an encouraging reminder to Monica to "be your own work of art."]]> 2022-05-23 18:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196328645 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196334641 2022-05-23 18:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196334641 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196340543 Monica's father owns his own lawn care business which is one reason why I chose this book. She is close with her family and when reading this book, (An America's Bestseller), Monica could make connections between the setting and her Father's business. This book offers rich illustration, which children enjoy. The book also includes rhyming words, many of which Monica may recognize, and this can offer opportunities for extensions for Monica to grow her phonemic awareness. ]]> 2022-05-23 18:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2196340543 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198073380 2022-05-24 17:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198073380 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198079505 I would recommend this book for Monica because of the story line. The book is about a child and her Grandmother, who lives far away. When Mia's Grandmother comes to visit, she helps her learn English, and her Grandmother helps her learn Spanish. There are Spanish words that Monica may recognize throughout the book, which will allow her to make connections between home and school since her family speaks Spanish. ]]> 2022-05-24 17:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198079505 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198096259 2022-05-24 17:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198096259 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198110828 I chose this book because it is a short vowel sounds book. This allows Monica to practice her short vowels and since it is classified as an easy reader, it allows her to feel confident in her reading ability. The rhyming aspect of the book makes it fun and silly, and it is part of a series if Monica seems to enjoy the book. ]]> 2022-05-24 17:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198110828 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198166190 2022-05-24 18:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198166190 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198182423 "A New Home" offers perspectives on moving to new locations, which could be beneficial for Monica since she moved from Mexico. The book has many high frequency words that Monica will recognize, making her more confident in her reading abilities. ]]> 2022-05-24 18:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198182423 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198184220 2022-05-24 18:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198184220 buirleyk2 https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198210613 This book is for early and emergent readers and has an easy to follow storyline, which could be used for an extension comprehension activity after Monica reads it. I also thought this would be a good book choice because camping is often an activity families do together, since Monica is close with her family, she may enjoy the idea of camping and want to plan a trip with her family. ]]> 2022-05-24 19:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/buirleyk2/xyxvdqh2pfa8u66w/wish/2198210613