I have never had a positive experience with math I have always struggled. This is due to the fact that I have a learning disability. The math problems with multiple steps have always confused me. It takes me longer than other students to process and understand the math concept. I think my stars in math are basic math equation I will do pretty well on. My wishes are to become better at word problems and multiple step equations. Another wish is that this class teaches me new strategies on how to solve problems. I wish to be the best math teacher I can be and learn from my struggles.
Informational Text : Lincoln: Photo biography
Part 1
Freeman, Russell (1987) Lincoln photobiography Houghton, Mifflin company Massachusetts
Genre: Biography
Grade level: 3rd grade – 8th grade
Part 2
I like this book a lot because I love history which made this book an enjoyable read. It was nice to learn more about Abraham Lincoln life and important events in his life. It is an easy read for 3rd graders to 8th graders. I enjoyed that it did show photos in it as well.
Part 3
The plot of this story was basically talking about Abraham Lincoln’s life and the important events that happened during it. The setting is all the places lived throughout his life. The point view point of this is told in third person. The theme is you just get to learn more about the man Lincoln was and his life.
Part 4
One activity that would be is that kids get to create their own Lincoln hat in class
Another fun activity is that students do reports on different presidents
ELA W. 6 8.2 A
Write informative / explanative text including narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments or technical process.
1) What events occurred in Lincolns life that made him become president
2) How did Abraham Lincoln receive the nickname honest Abe
Students should know at least 3 important events that occurred in Abraham Lincolns life after reading this book
Click to access u2_mysterio_lincoln_se-text.pdf
Questions to answer after you have read the book
http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/lincoln/lincoln-ssn-teacherweb
Lesson plans
https://www.southpointedolphins.org/m/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=321497&type=d Lesson plan f
Objective: Students should know 3 key events that shaped Lincoln by the end of the book.
Challenged book: The Giver
Part 1
Lowry, Lois, (1993), The Giver, Boston, Massachusetts, Houghton Mifflin
The genre is young adult or science fiction
Middle school reading level
Part 2
I thought this one a good book I thought that it was a good demonstration of a different type of lifestyle. It kept me interested the whole time because I kept wondering what was going to happen to these different characters. I was not used to reading this type of a book it was a different reading experience, but I am open to reading all different kinds of genres. I enjoyed by the end of this book that Jonas realized he did not have to be stuck in this type of society. It was when he became the receiver of memories that he realized that there was such a thing as color and feelings and wondered why not everyone had them.
Part 3
I like the plot of this story because it was interesting to find out the job that Jonas was going to receive. When he had be given the job of the receiver, he at first did not realize at first how powerful this job was in till over time. The setting of this book was an isolated community that was very different than most people were given their job and they had strict rules that they had to go by. The theme of this book was about memories and about how after Jonas received the memory, he was then made aware of things such as color, feelings, sledding and what a sunburn was. The point of view was told by Jonas.
Part 4 : One activity could be that the teacher has the students write about their favorite memory.
ELA literacy 6-8 4 : produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience
Lesson objective: Be able to relate to the story and practice writing skills.
As second activities is having a ceremony in class that assigns students each a job.
https://www.walden.com/blog/the-giver-7-creative-classroom-activities/ Lesson activities
http://www.nycsd.k12.pa.us/tchr/webquests/giver/default.html A WebQuest for The Giver
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/giver-lesson-plan A Lesson plan
1) What did you learn from the giver
2) Do you think Jonas realize the true responsibility of being the receiver
Objective : Students should know the different jobs by the end of this story
Graphic Novel : Game For Swallows
Part1
Abirached, Zeina(Game for swallows: To Die, To leave, To return) (2012) Minneapolis , Graphic universe
Genre: Graphic Novel
Grade level:6-8
Part 2
This was an interesting book to me. This was the first time I had ever read a graphic novel and was confused how to read the panels at first then I figured it out. It kept my interest because I had to follow the picture to know what was going on in the story. It was a different experience reading a novel with lot of picture in it and not as much writing. I am not sure if I would read another graphic novel it’s not the type of books I am into. I enjoyed seeing the illustration in this book and how they told a story.
Part 3
This story takes place in Lebanon during the civil war the war had been going on for 6 years so Zeina, her brother were used to it. In Beirut which is where they live Zeina parents hadn’t returned from the other side of the city and the bombs were getting closer and closer. The neighbors her apartment house created a comfortable and safe environment for her and her brother they shared cooking, games and gossip. As they were trying to make it through a dramatic day in a safe place. This story took place in Beirut and the themes were family and community. This story is told from Zeina point of view.
Part 4
First activity could be to make sfouf cake
Students do presentations about different wars
Lesson objective inform them about different wars and teach them about those times
ELA Literacy 6-8 2
Write informative/ explanatory text including narration historical events, scientific procedures experiments or technical processes
1) How would you feel if you were in Zeina in the story?
2)What was life like for Zeina and her brother like currently?
https://www.teachingbooks.net/clp.cgi?master_id=31642&lf_id=1
Graphic Novelist Zeina Abirached on Remembering and Forgetting Beirut
Objective: Students should who the main character by the end of reading this book
YA books : The Hate U Give
Part1
Thomas, Angie (The Hate U Give) (2017) New York, NY HarperCollins
Genre: Young adult fiction
Grade level: 9-12
Part 2:
This was a great book and it tells a story about real life issue that occurs. We hear about police brutality on the news and racism these are issues that people deal with throughout their lives. I l really enjoyed this book my heart broke for Starr I would not know how to react if I had seen my best friend away from me right before my eyes. I would have a difficult time wanting to testify in court, but I would because it is important to stand up for what you believe in. This book kept me interested the whole time because I wanted to know what would happen in court or what led the police to do what they did. I was happy that Starr did testify in court because I truly believe you should stand up for the issues you believe in and that are not right.
Part 3:
This was a good plot for a story because it dealt with a real-life issue like police brutality and racism which are two big topics. I enjoyed it because I have never read a book dealing with life scenarios like this. It was interesting to see the balance had between living in a poor neighborhood but going to a fancy prep school. The setting was in Garden heights which is an urban community. The themes in this story are racism, injustice, race, community, belonging, bravery, belonging, and family. This story was told in Starr’s point of view.
Part 4:
First activity is having student research about different cases of police brutality that have occurred and present about it
ELA W,9-10.2 : Introduce a topic, organize complex ideas , concepts , and information to make important connections and distinctions; including formatting( headings); graphics ( figures and tables) and multimedia when aiding comprehension.
Discuss with peers if you have ever experience racism or feeling like you do not belong
After reading this book students should be able to identify two different themes explain how they relate to the story.
https://readingagency.org.uk/resources/2101/ discussion questions
https://homeschoolsuperfreak.com/the-hate-u-give/ Lesson plans and activities
http://engagingandeffective.com/3-ted-talks-to-pair-with-the-hate-u-give/ TEDx talks and activities to do with them
1) Do you think the sentencing was right for the trial of what happen to Khalil
2) Have you ever experienced racism if so how?
Objective : Students should know 3 characters by the end of reading this book
Batchelder ( Translation) Soldier Bear
Part 1
TAk, dumon bibi (2008) Solider Bear: Grand Rapids, Michigan Eerdmans books for Young readers
Genre: Fiction
Grade level: 2nd- 8th
Part 2:
This book teaches you about pieces of history it is based off real-life events in world war 2. It is always interesting to read books that are based on a true story. I connect to this story because I have always love reading books that are based upon true event.
Part 3:
This book is based during world war 2 and tells the story of a bear Veoytek that is adopted by a group of polish soldier in Iran. They eventually enlist him as a solider that way they can make sure he stays with the company. He travels to Iran, Italy, and then on to Scotland. He causes mischief and learns a lot along the way. The theme of this book how they receive the love of this bear during a hard time.
Part 4
1) What were the times like during world war two
2) Do you think the Veoytek was a nice companion to have during these rough times.
One activity could be to label a map of everywhere the bear traveled
Another activity could be to talk about a time when a friend was there for you during a sad time or and something, they have for example a stuff animal that cheers them up when they are sad.
ELA Literacy standard W. 2.8 Recall information from and experience or gather information from provided sources
Objective : Students should know the theme of this story by the end of reading this book
https://www.tes.com/lessons/KHre5s_Ee6J5Hg/wojtek-the-soldier-bear lesson plans
Multicultural/ Global Literature: Wonder
Part 1
Palacio, R.j. , (2012) Wonder, New York, Ny, Alfred A Knopf publishing
The genre is children Literature
Age group would be 3rd- 8th
Part 2
I think this book was well written I enjoy the story it is a good lesson for children who are bullies. It teaches children how they should be kind to one another. I related to this book because I have a learning disability and I always felt like people were bullies because in elementary school because I was pulled out of class to go to a separate class to go get the extra help I needed. I relate to Auggie due to the fact I did not always feel like I was accepted by others.
Part 3
I thought this was a good book with a good theme which was that everyone be kind to one another. It also shared the theme of friendship. The plot was good it talked about Auggie experiencing going to a public school for the first time. It told you all the up and down he had during his first year at school. The point of view in this story was mainly told by Auggie but there were parts of the book told in other characters points of view.
Part 4
One activity could be that each month the students create their own precepts and turn it into a journal.
ELA W. 3.3 write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive detail and clear event sequence.
Another activity could be students share a time where they felt like they had been left out or not accepted.
http://wonderlessonplans.com/ Lesson plan ideas
https://www.readbrightly.com/brightlys-book-club-for-kids-wonder/ Discussion questions that go along with the book.
https://www.thediscoveryapple.com/2017/10/16/10-activities-and-resources-to-go-with-the-book-wonder-by-r-j-palacio/ Fun activities that go along with the book.
1) How do you think Auggie felt when everyone stared at him at school? How would that make you feel?
2) Would you have forgiven Jack Will like Auggie did in wonder.
Students will know the 9 main characters after reading this book.
Caldecott: Radient child
Part 1
Steptoe, Javaka( 2016) Radiant Child, Boston Story of Young Artist Jean- Michel Basquiat , Boston MA Little brown Book Company
Genre: Biography
Grade Level: 1st – 5th
Part 2
This is a great book it tells the story about Jean- Michel Basquiat who wants to be a famous artist. What makes this such a great book is that it tells the story of a young boy who wants to follow his dreams. He uses his imagination and see art everywhere. Jean and his mom bond over art he even at one his important shows he honors his mother. I believe we can all relate to this story because we all want to achieve are dreams and become successful one day.
Part 3
The plot of this book is telling the Story of Jean- Michel Basquiat and his journey of becoming a famous artist. The theme of this story is about art and how it does not need to be neat or clean and definitely not inside the lines to be beautiful. It also discusses the theme of his mother’s mental illness as well as family. This story took place in Brooklyn New York. This story was told in the third person.
Part 4
One activity is the class could make their own creative drawing
Another activity is that the class can do reports on Famous Artist
ELA W. 5.2 B
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic
1) Do you agree with the way that Jean- Michel sees art?
2) What do you think about the way Jean- Michel does art?
http://littlebrownlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/PR4712_RadiantChild_EducatorGuide_Final.pdf Educators guide
https://www.abcteach.com/documents/radiant-child-elem-book-i-abcteachcom-55762 Activities worksheets that go with the book
https://youtu.be/wVzuIyEstvA Documentary about Jean – Michel Baquiat
Objective: Students should know 1 theme of this story by the ending of reading this book
Milestone book
Part 1
Scieszka, Jon (1989) The true story of the three little pigs, New York, NY HarperCollins
Genre: Children’s Literature
Grade level: 1st – 5th
Sendak, Maurice (1963) Where the Wild Things Are, New York, NY HaperCollins
Genre: Childrens Literature
Grade Level: Kindergarten- 5th grade
Reibstein, Mark (2008) Wabi Sabi, Little brown books for young reader United Kingdom, UK
Genre : Fiction
Grade level : k- 5th
Part 2
I love the story of the True Story of the Three Little Pigs it is a nice story for children. It is a different point of view of the classic Three Little Pigs story. I thought this was an easy enjoyable read for children. I connected with this story because it brought back memories of my childhood listening to the Three Little pigs. It was interesting to see it told in a different point of view then the original.
Part 3
The plot of this story was that the wolf was not really the bad guy in the story he was, and he is telling the story of how he became the bad guy. The point of view is in the point of view of Alexander T. wolf who is the wolf in the story. The theme of this story is do not assume until you know both side of the story.
Part 4
One activity a class could do is tell other fairy tales’ story in a different character’s point of view
The students could think about a time they were in an argument with someone and write about other persons point of view.
ELA Literacy W. 3.3B: Use dialogue, and description of actions, thoughts and feelings to develop experiences and events to show the response of characters to situations.
1) Do you think it was right that everyone assumed the wolf was the bad guy?
2) After hearing this story do you sympathize with the wolf?
https://www.varsitytutors.com/englishteacher/true-story-three-little-pigs-lesson-plans Lesson plans
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317855686171800170/?lp=true activities
https://youtu.be/CocAnOPs7HA Video of Jon scieszka talking about The true story of the three little pigs and about his writing
The objective is that students should be able to know the point of view of the story by the end of reading this book.
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