Nonfiction book by Dakoda Herpst

Title

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Miracle Mud

Author

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David A. Kelly

illustrator

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Oliver Dominguez

Theme or topic

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baseball

Vocabulary

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short stop

Umpire

Fast ball

Curveball

Change up

Sinkers

Word Work:

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Students will create a bingo game using the baseball words introduced in the story.

Focus Questions:

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What is the purpose of the story?

What was the topic of the story?

Was there a specific passage that left an impression on you? What was it and why?

Would you read any other books over this topic?

Was the book written in a way that it was easily accessible?

Writing Prompts:

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-What is one way you would have tried to solve the issue of the baseballs being shinny or being slippery? Give example and details to support your ideas/ writing.

-If you were put in the baseball hall of fame what would it be for? Provide details.

- If you had to write a nonfiction book what would you write about and why.

Core connection:

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Science: The book talks about the different ways baseball players tried to solve their problem with the baseball. The teacher can use this to help explain the steps to the scientific method.

Social Studies: The book has different baseball players throughout history. It also makes a reference to the hall of fame. The teacher can talk about some of the reasons why people are in the hall of fame.

Math: The teacher can make up math problems that deals with the different positions on a baseball team, types of throws, number of innings, number of hits, and the numbers on the baseball players jersey.

Focus Strategy:

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