Teaching Readers to Think

What is your earliest reading "memory"? What are you reading? I am excited to share new (and old) titles, thoughts and ideas about books with your children, students and you! Look for a new title, teaching idea or discussion point every few days. Be sure to add your thoughts, ideas and titles to encourage readers to THINK!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert

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I know, it is still February and this should be a Black History month post, but if you live in the Northeastern part of the USA, you are exp...
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

More Than Anything Else by Marie Bradby

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This inspiring, fictionalized story, based on the early life of Booker T. Washington, provides experiences in figurative language, cause ...
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

February is Black History Month - Ruby Bridges

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Where does one start with the many books on this topic?  Check out a few to share with your children about a very different time in American...
Monday, February 22, 2010

February is Black History Month - Jackie Robinson

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Here is a wonderful resource for lessons, activities, links, etc. on every imaginable topic, person and event. In a related book , check ou...
Friday, February 19, 2010

The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Here is an historical fiction that has memorable characters.  Starting with humor, but has some tragedy, it provides thoughtful reflection o...
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Thursday, February 18, 2010

February is Black History Month - Wilma Rudolph

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Born prematurely and plagued with illness, this young girl developed into a powerful athlete. On September 7th, 1960, in Rome, Wilma became ...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Squids Will Be Squids by Jon Sczieska

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A very funny book, with a strange twist on fables.  This author Jon Sczieska and illustrator, Lane Smith, provide a forum for learning about...
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