https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2017-02-22 03:06:44 UTC 2026-03-09 09:26:00 UTC hello@padlet.com smith_shanteria https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166626054 This book is about three sisters who travel to California to meet their mother who left them. When they arrived to California, their mother was not what they expected. The three sisters learned a lot about their family, their country, and themselves. This book could be use to teach that everyone family structure is different, and it is important to know about your family history and ve proud of it because that impacts who you are today.  Read 3/14 (Newbery Award)]]> 2017-04-17 20:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166626054 smith_shanteria https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166629291 This book is about Freddy who is ready for second grade. Everything is going well; he likes his teacher and second grade overall. However, his best friend is not in his class like last year. There is a new boy name Josh, who Freddy may become friends with. A teaching point from this book could be how to make new friends. You can put emphasis on that everyone is new to second grade and everyone can be friends. Read 3/16]]> 2017-04-17 20:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166629291 smith_shanteria https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166631024 This book is about overcoming bullying in school. There is a boy name Thomas who is getting bullied by a boy name Kyle. Thomas feels that no where is safe. However, with the help of friends, classmates, and adults the bullying is stopped. Thomas became confident in himself, and Kyle learned how important it is to be kind. The teaching point from this book is bullying never okay and will not be tolerated. Always treat people the way you want to be treated. Read 4/ 18 ("hot" book published in 2015)]]> 2017-04-17 20:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166631024 smith_shanteria https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166632532 This book is the first chapter book in Amelia Bedelia chapter book series. In this book Amelia Bedelia wants a new bike. Her parents will half of the price for the bike; therefore, she needs to earn the other half. Amelia Bedelia go through many silly situations and misunderstanding to try and get her new bike. Amelia Bedelia books are always good to use when building vocabulary and teaching figurative vs. literal language. Read 4/19]]> 2017-04-17 21:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166632532 smith_shanteria https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166635617 This book is apart of the Captain Awesome series books. This book is about how Captain Awesome come in contact with his biggest villain. When he feels like there is no hope someone comes and lend a SUPER hand, and he is known as super dude. Captain Awesome books are good to have in your classroom library because they are great for readers who are just starting to read chapter books. They are action-filled and entertaining, which will keep students engaged. Read 4/21]]> 2017-04-17 21:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/smith_shanteria/earlychapter/wish/166635617