B. React and respond to print
 

A Trip to Wonderland:  The Nursery "Alice."
After exploring their concepts about Wonderland, student listen to the opening chapters of the story and view illustrations from the original edition.

Predicting and Gathering Information With Nonfiction Texts
This lesson supports introducing nonfiction to students and using it for informational purposes.

My Arthur Cartoon
After reading an author book, student can create their own Arthur cartoon with this organizer.
 

Spaghetti Book Club:  This site features book reviews written by kids for other kids.  If you want your class to join, it does require a paid membership.  However, even if you don't join, it's great to go to the site and read the reviews.

Help Tiger Aki Tell the Time:  Read the sentences to show the correct time.

Spectrum Home and School Network:  Differentiation between reality and fantasy is an important concept for all of us to learn. The Harry Potter books are an ideal vehicle for the exploration of fantasy and reality.

Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs):
(E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) 

E/B: Respond to simple questions by pointing to pictures or with one-to-two word responses and simple sentences when given an oral prompt.
E/B: Identify and represent key characters and setting nonverbally (i.e. gestures, pointing, pictures) or with one-to-two word responses when given an oral prompt; D: Describe key characters, setting, and plot with spoken and written descriptive sentences.
E/B: Identify features of poetry and recite simple poem; D: Read simple poetry and respond to simple factual questions about poetry content with simple oral sentences; E: Read short poems and orally identify their features (i.e. rhythm, rhyme).
D: Explain basic elements of plot, setting, and key characters with spoken and written descriptive sentences; E: Explain basic elements of plot, setting, and key characters with expanded spoken and written vocabulary and descriptive sentences.
E: Identify beginning, middle, and end of literature selection.
 

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