Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away is the Perfect Personal Narrative Mentor Text
Have you read this beautiful book by Meg Medina? Not only does it have gorgeous illustrations (by Sonia Sanchez), but it is a wonderful story about the power of friendships. As I read this book I couldn’t help but think back about the friendships of my childhood and they were such sweet memories! Evelyn Del Rey […]
Trombone Shorty Mentor Text
Hello! Hope all is going as well as can be expected for you- whether you are teaching in person, hybrid, or distance learning. Today I am going to share another reading activity utilizing the Storyline Online free resource. Using Storyline Online is a perfect option for any situation because it is free and anyone with internet access can use it! […]
A Tale of Two Beasts Read Aloud Introduction for Perspective and Point of View
Storyline Online is a great resource for teachers! Whether teaching in person or virtually- this is a site that you should be utilizing! The activity I am sharing with you this week goes with a book read by Sarah Silverman on Storyline Online. It is called A Tale of Two Beasts and it is written by Fiona […]
The Hula Hoopin’ Queen Figurative Language Mentor Text
I just love the book I am going to share with you today! The Hula Hoopin’ Queen by Thelma Lynne Godin and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a delightful book full of great figurative language. The Hula Hoopin’ Queen is available on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble, but a video of the book read by Oprah […]
We are the Gardeners Book Recommendation
Let me count the ways I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new book by Joanna Gaines and her kids. I can’t recommend this book enough! We are the Gardeners is the perfect read aloud! This book is full of science (plants) content and has a fantastic message about GROWTH MINDSET! I just happened […]
The Good Egg Book Activity
I recently purchased The Good Egg by Jory John as part of a promotion at Barnes and Noble and I am so glad that I did! Just a few pages into the story I realized what a gem this book is! The Good Egg sends such a positive message about self-care! While written for kids, it […]
Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Read Aloud Recommendation and Opinion Writing Activity
While browsing at the bookstore the other day I came across this funny book! I was not familiar with the author Josh Funk, but now I want to read all of his books! Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk has me hooked! This book is so much fun- your students will 💜 it! […]
Figurative Language Mentor Text
Looking for a great book to teach figurative language to your third grade students? Oh my goodness… I am in the midwest and it seems as if winter is going to go on FOREVER! So today I am going to share a book with you that makes me think of warmer times! It also happens to be […]
Point of View Mentor Text: The King’s Taster
This book was brought to my attention several years ago. It was a KC3 Award Nominee (an award sponsored by The Greater Kansas City Association of School Librarians). There is a list of about 10 books each year and students in third grade read or listen to the books and then are able to […]
Teaching Theme Mentor Text: A Castle on Viola Street
When I was at the library the other day I happened on two “new to me” books. First I picked up A Castle on Viola Street by Dyanne DiSalvo. I was familiar with Dyanne DiSalvo’s work, as her story City Green was one that I really enjoyed in our reading anthology. I stood in the […]