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I Love My Pirate Papa by Laura Leuck (Author) and Kyle M. Stone (Illustrator) begins…
I love my pirate papa!
He’s the bravest buccaneer.
he helps me put my earring on
and buckles up my gear.
Teach the traits of word choice and voice as students write a treasure hunt story.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
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In Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig (Author) and Mikela Prevost (Illustrator), Bailey loves to gossip…
“I know a girl who has a really big mouth. Her name is Bailey. Big Mouth Bailey. She doesn’t know I’ve called her that because I’ve never said it out loud. But that’s what I think.
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice as students write a “gossip” story.
(Teaching Tolerance Tuesday was created by Read. Imagine. Talk.)
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The cut paper art of Matisse is brought to life in Oooh! Matisse, a poetic “take a closer look” book by Mil Niepold (Author) and Jeanyves Verdu (Art Director).
white,
I am snow
and blue, I am
the mountains below
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice and as students create their own paper collages and write about what they see in them.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
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The Months by Sara Coleridge, first published in 1834, is brought to life again by illustrator Kathy Weller…
May brings
flocks of pretty lambs,
Skipping by their
fleecy dams.
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice and as students write a short poem for the month of May.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by Big A, little a.
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In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck (Author) and Tricia Tusa (Illustrator) is a bedtime story.
“Time for bed,” Mama says,
“and I’ve brought flowers for your room.”
“I can only sleep in a blue room,” says Alice.
“Blue is my favorite.”
Teach the traits of conventions and word choice as students write about their favorite color.
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Toolbox Twins by Lola M. Schaefer (Author) and Melissa Iwai (Illustrator) follows Vincent and his Dad as they use their tools to fix things up around the house.
With levels and awls
they measure and mark…
frames on walls,
shelves in halls.
Teach the traits of conventions and word choice and as students write about working with tools.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by The Miss Rumphius Effect.
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In Epossumondas Saves the Day by Colleen Salley (Author) and Janet Stevens (Illustrator) Mama is making Epossumonda’s favorite dessert for his birthday when she discovers she is out of sody sallyraytus (baking soda).
“Well, I swaney!” cried Mama. “This is what happens when you wait till the last minute.”
Teach the traits of voice and word choice as students write their own version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff tale.
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Dance by the Light of the Moon by Joanne Ryder (Author) and Guy Francis (Illustrator) begins with an invitation:
Dear Buffalo Gal,
Can’t you come out tonight
and dance by the light of
the moon?
This barnyard party is based on the chorus of the “Buffalo Gals”, originally published in 1844. Teach the traits of ideas and word choice as students rewrite a different song.
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Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler (Author) and R. Gregory Christie (Illustrator) begins…
Brother’s hands tap.
Sister’s hands snap.
Itty-bitty Baby’s hands
CLAP-CLAP-CLAP!
Teach the traits of ideas and word choice as students write their own song and dance piece.
This week’s Poetry Friday Round-up is hosted by The Well-Read Child.
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Truck Driver Tom by Monica Wellington follows a truck driver on his cross country journey to deliver a load of fresh fruits and vegetables. Children will enjoy seeing words made of letters cut from magazines and newspapers.
Tom loves to drive his big truck
VROOM, VROOM.
Teach the traits of voice and word choice as students write their own travel stories.
