Synopsis: This is a book about matter. It goes through and explains the different states of matter and the characteristics of each state. It shows how the states differ from one another and it provides factual information on this basic but important scientific concept.
Strategy Connection: I thought this book would work well with the thick and thin strategy for questioning. Since the book provides a lot of factual information students can think of simple questions such as, "Is water a liquid?". Students are also able to think of more in depth questions about matter. They might question why it exists or if it exists everywhere. They might wonder what would happen if matter did not exist.
By: Faith Ringgold
Synopsis: This is a book about the life of Rosa Parks. A young girl named Marcie is taken through the story of Rosa's life. It explains all of the trials she went through during her lifetime. It talks about how she fought for her rights and all of the events that occurred due to her decision to not give up her seat on the bus.
Strategy Connection: I thought this would be a good book to use for the reading to answer a question in mind strategy for questioning. With this strategy the teacher could give the students a question to answer or the students could think of their own question. For example, they could take the question, "Who is Rosa Parks?" while they read the book. Whenever they would find information having to do with their question they could write it down. Once they finish reading they could share their answers about Rosa Parks with the class.
By: Diana Hutts Aston
Synopsis: This is a colorful and informational book about seeds and all they entail. The book explains to children how seeds begin by being planted and then they grow into a large plant, tree, or flower. The book has a lot of wonderful illustrations that allow the students to use their imagination.
Strategy Connection: I thought this would be a good book to use for the I learned, I wonder strategy. The students learn a lot of information about seeds from this book, but there is also a lot that can be left to the imagination. The students may wonder after reading the book if the trees at their houses used the same seeds shown in the book. It is a great chance for the students to expand on what they already know.
3 comments:
I like books like these for instruction. These types of childrens books not only get the students thinking by reading, but they also introduce them to many science topics. I think it is an important thing to integrate alot of subject matters so students really begin to develop a well rounded learning of all topics. They also get a chance to make these connections on their own.
I like books like these for instruction. These types of childrens books not only get the students thinking by reading, but they also introduce them to many science topics. I think it is an important thing to integrate alot of subject matters so students really begin to develop a well rounded learning of all topics. They also get a chance to make these connections on their own.
What I noticed after looking at all these texts set, is that most of these strategies that have been presented on will work for any book. This is great because a book as we have learned should be revisited numerous times in the classroom. There are so much you can do with just one book. These strategies are also helpful because some are more difficult than others; therefore, you could even spilt up your students according to reading level and have them do a strategy. I am interested to hear the other presentations and to read thier text sets!
I also like reading everyone elses comments on the blog because it provides more insight as a teacher. Everyone has different thoughts and ideas on teaching and they are all helpful to read.
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