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Saturday, March 28, 2009
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
This book is one of my multicultural and international literature books.
This graphic novel is a lot like the original version of the Wizard of Oz. When Dorthy lands in munchkin land, her house lands on the Wicked Witch of the East and kills her. In this story, the shoes that Dorthy gets are not red, but they are a grey color. As Dorthy makes her way to Emerald City, she meets the scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, and the lion. All three ask to join her on her journey to the wizard, for they each would like to ask the wizard for something themselves. On their way to Emerald city, they encounter many different obstacles, yet by working together they are able to them. When they go and see the wizard, he tells them that they all have to work together and kill the Wicked Witch of the West, and then he will grant them their wishes. On their way to kill the witch, the witch sends flying monkeys to destroy them. The monkeys take Dorthy and the lion back to the Witch. The witch locks up the lion and puts Dorthy to work. The Witch wants to get the grey shoes from her. The Witch trips Dorthy one day and gains one of the shoes, for it flew off her foot. When she would not return it to Dorthy, Dorthy got enraged and through the bucket of water on the witch. The water caused the witch to melt and Dorthy killed the witch. With the help of the other members of the land, they got the scarecrow and Tin Woodsman back together with the lion and Dorthy. After getting back together, they ventured back to the Wizard so he could grant them their wishes. When returning to the Wizard, they discovered that he was nothing but a humbug of a man and was not even a wizard. He tried his hardest to grant all the wishes. When he was trying to get Dorthy home, he built a hot air balloon, but before she could get in, the balloon was floating away with the wizard. With the help of others, she traveled to see Glenda the good witch. Along the way each of her friends encountered a place that needed them, so they agreed that once they returned Dorthy to Kansas, that they would return and be each places ruler. As they travelled to see Glenda, they encounter many more obstacles, but together they overcame them. Glenda used the power of the Flying monkeys to return the scarecrow, tin woodsman, and the lion back to the lands where they are to rule. Glenda told Dorthy to return home all she had to do was use the silver slippers. Dorthy said goodbye to everyone and used the slippers to return home to her aunt and uncle. I would use this to teach students about diversity. I would teach students that just because you do not think you are great, your actions will show differently, such as the lion having courage even before he was given it, and the scarecrow and his brain, and the tin woodsman and his heart. Each person did not think that they had each of those aspects, but as you read the store you could see that they did have those characteristics, they just did not realize it because they believed the did not have them.
This graphic novel is a lot like the original version of the Wizard of Oz. When Dorthy lands in munchkin land, her house lands on the Wicked Witch of the East and kills her. In this story, the shoes that Dorthy gets are not red, but they are a grey color. As Dorthy makes her way to Emerald City, she meets the scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, and the lion. All three ask to join her on her journey to the wizard, for they each would like to ask the wizard for something themselves. On their way to Emerald city, they encounter many different obstacles, yet by working together they are able to them. When they go and see the wizard, he tells them that they all have to work together and kill the Wicked Witch of the West, and then he will grant them their wishes. On their way to kill the witch, the witch sends flying monkeys to destroy them. The monkeys take Dorthy and the lion back to the Witch. The witch locks up the lion and puts Dorthy to work. The Witch wants to get the grey shoes from her. The Witch trips Dorthy one day and gains one of the shoes, for it flew off her foot. When she would not return it to Dorthy, Dorthy got enraged and through the bucket of water on the witch. The water caused the witch to melt and Dorthy killed the witch. With the help of the other members of the land, they got the scarecrow and Tin Woodsman back together with the lion and Dorthy. After getting back together, they ventured back to the Wizard so he could grant them their wishes. When returning to the Wizard, they discovered that he was nothing but a humbug of a man and was not even a wizard. He tried his hardest to grant all the wishes. When he was trying to get Dorthy home, he built a hot air balloon, but before she could get in, the balloon was floating away with the wizard. With the help of others, she traveled to see Glenda the good witch. Along the way each of her friends encountered a place that needed them, so they agreed that once they returned Dorthy to Kansas, that they would return and be each places ruler. As they travelled to see Glenda, they encounter many more obstacles, but together they overcame them. Glenda used the power of the Flying monkeys to return the scarecrow, tin woodsman, and the lion back to the lands where they are to rule. Glenda told Dorthy to return home all she had to do was use the silver slippers. Dorthy said goodbye to everyone and used the slippers to return home to her aunt and uncle. I would use this to teach students about diversity. I would teach students that just because you do not think you are great, your actions will show differently, such as the lion having courage even before he was given it, and the scarecrow and his brain, and the tin woodsman and his heart. Each person did not think that they had each of those aspects, but as you read the store you could see that they did have those characteristics, they just did not realize it because they believed the did not have them.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Cinderella Translated by Marcia Brown
This book is one of my Traditional or Folk Literature books.
This book is a version of the original Cinderella. This book tells of how Cinderella's step mother makes her do all the horrible chores and does not allow her to go to the ball when the sisters go to the ball. Cinderella cries and her godmother, who is a fairy, appears and turns her into the beautiful person she is with or with out her rags. She goes to the ball the first night and returns promptly before midnight, then on the second night she forgets about the warning and runs out at the stick of midnight, leaving her glass slipper behind. When a man comes around fitting the shoe on all the ladies of the land, Cinderella sees her slipper and laughingly says let me see if it will fit. The sister laugh and make fun, then when they see that it fits and she has the matching one, they fall to their knees and beg for forgiveness of their horrible ways. Cinderella forgives her sisters and when she moves into the palace she marries the Prince and marries both her sisters off to courts men. I would use this story to tell about folk literature and about how no matter what you look like or how you are treated, there is someone out there for you. I would teach students about how there are different versions of the same story.
This book is a version of the original Cinderella. This book tells of how Cinderella's step mother makes her do all the horrible chores and does not allow her to go to the ball when the sisters go to the ball. Cinderella cries and her godmother, who is a fairy, appears and turns her into the beautiful person she is with or with out her rags. She goes to the ball the first night and returns promptly before midnight, then on the second night she forgets about the warning and runs out at the stick of midnight, leaving her glass slipper behind. When a man comes around fitting the shoe on all the ladies of the land, Cinderella sees her slipper and laughingly says let me see if it will fit. The sister laugh and make fun, then when they see that it fits and she has the matching one, they fall to their knees and beg for forgiveness of their horrible ways. Cinderella forgives her sisters and when she moves into the palace she marries the Prince and marries both her sisters off to courts men. I would use this story to tell about folk literature and about how no matter what you look like or how you are treated, there is someone out there for you. I would teach students about how there are different versions of the same story.
Siberian Huskies by Gillia M. Olson
This book is one of my nonfiction books.
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Valentine's Day by Miriam Nerlove
This book is one of my Realistic or historical fiction books.
This books talks about where valentine's day comes from and what happens on valentine's day. This book is a continues poem from start to finish and talks about the way we celebrate valentine's day at home and at school. I would use this book to teach students about poems and about Valentine's day.
This books talks about where valentine's day comes from and what happens on valentine's day. This book is a continues poem from start to finish and talks about the way we celebrate valentine's day at home and at school. I would use this book to teach students about poems and about Valentine's day.
World of Insects: Moths by Martha E. H. Rustad
This book is one of my nonfiction books.
This book talks about what a moth is and what it comes from. This book talks about what moths eat and how males use their antennas to find females. It also talks about how females will lay lots of eggs at once on a leaf. I would use this book when teaching students about insects and showing them the differences in butterflies and moths.
This book talks about what a moth is and what it comes from. This book talks about what moths eat and how males use their antennas to find females. It also talks about how females will lay lots of eggs at once on a leaf. I would use this book when teaching students about insects and showing them the differences in butterflies and moths.
World of Insects: Butterflies by Martha E. H. Rustad
This book is one of my nonfiction books.
This book talks about what a butterfly is and how they live. It talks about what they eat and how they transform from a caterpillar to a butterfly. The book talks about what different colors mean and what different parts of the body are used for. At the end of the book, there is a glossary of words from the book. I would use this book when teaching students about different types of insects.
This book talks about what a butterfly is and how they live. It talks about what they eat and how they transform from a caterpillar to a butterfly. The book talks about what different colors mean and what different parts of the body are used for. At the end of the book, there is a glossary of words from the book. I would use this book when teaching students about different types of insects.
It's Thanksgiving by Jack Prelutsky
This book is one of my realistic or historical fiction books.
This book is a collection of poems about Thanksgiving. The book talks about traditions at dinner, parades in the town, and even the football games that dads must watch. I would use the book when teaching the students about poetry. There are many different types of poems throughout the book and it teaches them about different experiences people have during the thanksgiving time.
This book is a collection of poems about Thanksgiving. The book talks about traditions at dinner, parades in the town, and even the football games that dads must watch. I would use the book when teaching the students about poetry. There are many different types of poems throughout the book and it teaches them about different experiences people have during the thanksgiving time.
Star Wars-Boba Fett Maze of Deception by Elizabeth Hand
Star Wars-Boba Fett, Maze of Deception by Elizabeth Hand is a Science Fiction book. This book was interesting because I was familiar with the story of star wars but not all of the characters. This book is one of the many published in the star wars series. The book is about a bounty hunter Boba Fett that is looking for the fortune his father has left behind for him. Boba Fett is the only person that can claim this fortune but, he does not know where it is. Another character names Aurra Sing knows where the fortune is, but Boba Fett was taught by his late father not to trust Aurra Sing. Through out the book you learn about Boba Fetts life and connection to his late father Jango Fett who has left a dangerous legacy behind for his son. In the end Boba realizes that his fathers advice about Aurra Sing was correct and that she could not be trusted. She tries outsmart Boba and take his fortune but she is not successful. I thought this was an interesting book. I would use this book as a free choice read in my classroom. I think that some kids would really enjoy the story but I think it is more for enjoyment than anything else. Students could detect that this story falls under the Science Fiction genre because it takes place in another world.
Milo and the Magical Stones
This book is one of my modern fantasy books.
This book is about a mouse that finds a magical stone that gives him warmth and light. His other mice friend see his stone and want one for themselves. This book offers two endings a happy ending where all the mice get stones and thank the Island for their stones by giving the island homemade gifts. The other ending is a sad ending where all the mice get jealous and greedy and take all the stones they can and do not thank the island, all but Milo that is. In the sad ending the mice caves get destroyed by the water and Milo's cave is the only one that lasts because he thanks the island for his gift. I would use this book to show students that greed doesn't get you far in life. You should be thankful for what you are blessed with and not be greedy about it.
This book is about a mouse that finds a magical stone that gives him warmth and light. His other mice friend see his stone and want one for themselves. This book offers two endings a happy ending where all the mice get stones and thank the Island for their stones by giving the island homemade gifts. The other ending is a sad ending where all the mice get jealous and greedy and take all the stones they can and do not thank the island, all but Milo that is. In the sad ending the mice caves get destroyed by the water and Milo's cave is the only one that lasts because he thanks the island for his gift. I would use this book to show students that greed doesn't get you far in life. You should be thankful for what you are blessed with and not be greedy about it.
Magic Tree House #25 - Stage Fright on a Summer Night By Mary Pope Osbourne
Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osbourne would fall under historical fiction as well as fantasy. The story is the 25th of the 28 that Mary Pope Osbourne has written. The main characters of the books are Jack and Annie. The stories are based off of a tree house that the kids found that is owned by Morgan le Fay. Morgan introduces the students to a new world in which the children help her. In addition to helping Morgan they also learn and they do not miss a minute of time in their real lives. In versions 25 thru 28 the children learn about different types of magic. In this story Morgan sends the children to find magic in England. It sets them in England in the 1600's. Through out the story they mention important people in history such as Queen Elizabeth and William Shakespeare though they do not mention Williams last name until the end. When they meet William he requests that Jack perform in one of his plays. Jack shows extreme disinterest while Annie persuades Jack to do so under the condition that she can be in it as well. Will lets her perform as long as she dresses like a boy and tucks in her hair. The children were scared to perform but they end up doing an amazing job and learning the magic of theatre. I think that this book is a great read when trying to get students into acting and theatre. This book also gives students an introduction to important people in history. I would probably try to incorporate the magic tree house collection in my classroom because of the educational aspect.
Note: This book is a Modern Fantasy book
Ignis by Gina Wilson
This book is one of my Modern Fantasy books.
This book is about a dragon, Ignis, that doesn't feel like a dragon because he does not have his fire like all the other dragons. Ignis decides to take a trip to see if he can find his fire. On his way he encounters many different animals that all tell him that he is a dragon, his fire is just within him. On his journey he meets a young girl. He spends a week with this girl and learns a lot about himself. After leaving the young girl, he climbs a volcano. A flare from the volcano gets stuck in this throat and leads to him finding his fire. He returns to his home and now feels like a real dragon, since he is like all the other dragons. I would use this in my class to explain to children that just because they develop slower than the rest of their friends, doesn't make them any less of the same as they are.
This book is about a dragon, Ignis, that doesn't feel like a dragon because he does not have his fire like all the other dragons. Ignis decides to take a trip to see if he can find his fire. On his way he encounters many different animals that all tell him that he is a dragon, his fire is just within him. On his journey he meets a young girl. He spends a week with this girl and learns a lot about himself. After leaving the young girl, he climbs a volcano. A flare from the volcano gets stuck in this throat and leads to him finding his fire. He returns to his home and now feels like a real dragon, since he is like all the other dragons. I would use this in my class to explain to children that just because they develop slower than the rest of their friends, doesn't make them any less of the same as they are.
The Secrets of Droon-The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet By Tony Abbott
The Secrets of Droon-The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet is considered fantasy. The story starts off with a young boy named Eric having to clean out his basement. His two friends come over to help him out and when the enter the closet they find a whole new world. In the closet the floor disappears and takes the three children on a stairway to a land called Droon. The children are confused on what to do and where they are until they meet Keeah who is a beautiful princess. Keeah tells the children that she is in trouble and that they need to find the Great Galen and give him a message for her. The children figure that this is their only way out so they venture off to find Galen. The children run into obstacles along the way, but eventually find Galen. When meeting with Galen they find out that they are all in danger. The children help to save Droon and find Keeah. Keeah keeps her end of the bargain and sends the children back to their world. The story ends with a message from Keeah that lets Eric know that, he will see the land of Droon again. I think this story was a good read and I would use it as a free read in my classroom. I would place it with other fantasy books and just remind the children to use the five finger rule when choosing their books.
Note: This book is a Modern Fantasy
The Three Little Wolves and The Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas and Helen Oxenbury
This book is one of my Traditional or Folk literature books.
This book is a version of the Three Little Pigs and the Big bad wolf. In this book the wolves build 3 houses one of brick, one of concrete, and one of barbed wire, armor plates, iron bars, heavy metal padlocks, Plexiglas, and some reinforced steel chains. All three of these houses the Big Bad Pig was able to break through. The little wolves decided to build one last house and use flowers. Well when the Big bad Pig tried to blow this house down, the sweet smell of the flowers made him see all the bad he was doing and changed him into a Big Good Pig and they all lived happily ever after together. I would use this book to teach my students about different versions of the same stories, along with teaching them about how no matter how mean someone may be, they can become good if they are shown the right things.
This book is a version of the Three Little Pigs and the Big bad wolf. In this book the wolves build 3 houses one of brick, one of concrete, and one of barbed wire, armor plates, iron bars, heavy metal padlocks, Plexiglas, and some reinforced steel chains. All three of these houses the Big Bad Pig was able to break through. The little wolves decided to build one last house and use flowers. Well when the Big bad Pig tried to blow this house down, the sweet smell of the flowers made him see all the bad he was doing and changed him into a Big Good Pig and they all lived happily ever after together. I would use this book to teach my students about different versions of the same stories, along with teaching them about how no matter how mean someone may be, they can become good if they are shown the right things.
Three Cool Kids by Rebecca Emberley
This book is one of my traditional or folk liturature books.
The three cool kids is a version of the Billy goats gruff. In this book the kids live in the city and the lot they live on is just not getting any better. They know of an empty lot just down the road but are afraid to go because of stories of this mean rat. When the kids are down to their last piece of grass they decide that that is that and they head to the new lot. As the youngest two kids cross the street one at a time they both encounter this mean rat. The rat wants to eat them for dinner and each one says that he wont cause the other kids will tell him what's what. When Big, the oldest of the three, crosses the road he shows the rat what's what and they never hear from the rat again. The kids cross the street and live happily in the new lot. I would use this to teach students about books that are all different versions of each other, along with teaching that being mean will not get you far.
The three cool kids is a version of the Billy goats gruff. In this book the kids live in the city and the lot they live on is just not getting any better. They know of an empty lot just down the road but are afraid to go because of stories of this mean rat. When the kids are down to their last piece of grass they decide that that is that and they head to the new lot. As the youngest two kids cross the street one at a time they both encounter this mean rat. The rat wants to eat them for dinner and each one says that he wont cause the other kids will tell him what's what. When Big, the oldest of the three, crosses the road he shows the rat what's what and they never hear from the rat again. The kids cross the street and live happily in the new lot. I would use this to teach students about books that are all different versions of each other, along with teaching that being mean will not get you far.
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny by Beatrix Potter
This book is one of my traditional and folk literature.
This book is about Benjamin Bunny and his Cousin Peter. Benjamin helps peter get his coat and shoes that are being used on a scarecrow in Mr. McGregor's garden. On their way out of the garden they take several onion. On their way back to Peter's house, they run into a cat. They hide under a basket for five hours until Benjamin's dad comes and scares the cat off. Benjamin's dad spanks both of the boys and makes them leave the onion. When Peter got home his mom did not care that he should be punished, she was just happy to see that he was home and had gotten his clothes back. I would use this book in my class to teach them that following the rules and doing what they needed to do would keep them from getting in trouble.
This book is about Benjamin Bunny and his Cousin Peter. Benjamin helps peter get his coat and shoes that are being used on a scarecrow in Mr. McGregor's garden. On their way out of the garden they take several onion. On their way back to Peter's house, they run into a cat. They hide under a basket for five hours until Benjamin's dad comes and scares the cat off. Benjamin's dad spanks both of the boys and makes them leave the onion. When Peter got home his mom did not care that he should be punished, she was just happy to see that he was home and had gotten his clothes back. I would use this book in my class to teach them that following the rules and doing what they needed to do would keep them from getting in trouble.
Dora's Backpack adopted by Sarah Willson
This book is one of my multicultural and international books.
This book is about Dora the explorer and how she needs our help as the readers to help her get her library books to the library on time. Along the way she encounters a few obstacles that she needs help to get through. In the end she gets past the obstacles and gets her books to the library on time. I would use this book to teach my students about Spanish and about having getting help when they are stuck.
This book is about Dora the explorer and how she needs our help as the readers to help her get her library books to the library on time. Along the way she encounters a few obstacles that she needs help to get through. In the end she gets past the obstacles and gets her books to the library on time. I would use this book to teach my students about Spanish and about having getting help when they are stuck.
The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
This book is one of my Multicultural and International books.
The Sneetches is about a town where there are two sets of people. Some have stars on their bellies, and others do not. The people with stars on their bellies get special treatment and the ones with out do not. The sneetches without stars want to be like the ones with stars so they go through this machine that will put stars on their bellies. When the sneetches with the stars realized that the ones that originally had none had stars they were angry so they got their stars removed. The sneetches with back and forth removing and adding stars until all their money was gone. In the end the sneetches realized that it did not matter if they had a star or not, they were all just the same. I would use this to teach me students that just because you look different does not mean you need to dislike someone. You should not judge a book by its cover, but by what's in it.
The Sneetches is about a town where there are two sets of people. Some have stars on their bellies, and others do not. The people with stars on their bellies get special treatment and the ones with out do not. The sneetches without stars want to be like the ones with stars so they go through this machine that will put stars on their bellies. When the sneetches with the stars realized that the ones that originally had none had stars they were angry so they got their stars removed. The sneetches with back and forth removing and adding stars until all their money was gone. In the end the sneetches realized that it did not matter if they had a star or not, they were all just the same. I would use this to teach me students that just because you look different does not mean you need to dislike someone. You should not judge a book by its cover, but by what's in it.
Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola
This book is one of my Traditional or Folk literature books.
This book is about an Irish man that is the laziest man in all of Ireland. Jamie is so lazy that his wife has to do all the farming just so his family can have food for the winter. Well one day his wife gets sick and he has to do all the farming. He decides that he needs to co and make a confession, while on his way he encounters a leprechaun and tries to get the pot of gold from the leprechaun. The Leprechaun out smarts Jamie and gives him a potato seed that will grow the biggest potato ever and all Jamie has to do is plant it and wait. Jamie takes the seed thinking he has made the best choice. When he returns home his wife tells him he made a horrible choice. Jamie planted the seed and waited. As the potato grew, it grew so big it lifted the house. Jamie tried and tried to get the potato out of the ground. When he finally got it out, it rolled down the hill and got stuff in the road between the wall and blocked the town. The towns people had not idea what to do. After a little while they all decided to work together and cut the potato into pieces and give everyone some of the potato. By the town working together they were able to save their problem and have enough food for everyone for the winter. I would use this book to teacher my students about team work and how if you work together you can succeed better than if you are all fighting with each other.
This book is about an Irish man that is the laziest man in all of Ireland. Jamie is so lazy that his wife has to do all the farming just so his family can have food for the winter. Well one day his wife gets sick and he has to do all the farming. He decides that he needs to co and make a confession, while on his way he encounters a leprechaun and tries to get the pot of gold from the leprechaun. The Leprechaun out smarts Jamie and gives him a potato seed that will grow the biggest potato ever and all Jamie has to do is plant it and wait. Jamie takes the seed thinking he has made the best choice. When he returns home his wife tells him he made a horrible choice. Jamie planted the seed and waited. As the potato grew, it grew so big it lifted the house. Jamie tried and tried to get the potato out of the ground. When he finally got it out, it rolled down the hill and got stuff in the road between the wall and blocked the town. The towns people had not idea what to do. After a little while they all decided to work together and cut the potato into pieces and give everyone some of the potato. By the town working together they were able to save their problem and have enough food for everyone for the winter. I would use this book to teacher my students about team work and how if you work together you can succeed better than if you are all fighting with each other.
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