Argument
Genre Study
When looking for books that fell
under the argument genre, it was very important that these books met the Iowa
Common Core Literacy Standards somewhere along the lines of the grade level the
book is being used for. This is
important because information within the book will help cover some of the
standards that we as teachers are required to meet with our instruction; it is
important we take advantage of tools and resources that help us meet these
standards! Furthermore, I felt it was
important that the books I chose met the Iowa Common Core Standards for the
subject they were being used for as well, such as social studies. This is because books I chose would be used
for either a read aloud or shared reading with my students. Also, I plan to have the books placed
somewhere within my classroom in a place where students will be able to look
through the book on their own. Any time
a book is used, it is important to find books that help students work on the
skills that they are required to develop based on the Iowa Common Core
Standards. Some other qualities I looked
for within the books I chose to look for were pictures and graphics that
appealed to the students, as well as quality information that enhanced student
learning and were presented in a way they could easily understand.
While choosing books, I really
wanted to focus on books that would have multiple uses within my classroom
because I felt it would enhance the information I was presenting to my
students. Also, I felt it would serve as
additional resources students could be used to look at problem solving. With these ideas in mind, I looked for books
I felt would be good for read alouds, shared reading, or individual reading for
my students. Second, I looked for books
that would challenge my students’ independent level of reading, for my students
who read at grade level. However, there
were some books I chose that would challenge my students who were at the lower
levels of reading because it is always important to provide resources for
students of every reading level within my classroom. Lastly, and one of the most important things,
I chose books that I thought would grab the attention of my students who don’t
enjoy reading, as well as those who enjoy reading. These students continuously struggle to find
books they like the read, so it is very important that we find books that allow
them to develop an interest in a concept so they can continue to practice and
develop important reading strategies.
Along with that, it’s a good idea to provide books that allow student to
gain an understanding of background information pertaining to the concept.
Barry,
F. (2010). Let’s save the animals.
Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.
1st grade
 |
The
major themes in this book are animals and endangered species. In my opinion, the best part of this book is
the awesome pictures! It’s hard to use
words to describe them that let you visualize how cool they are, but the
pictures alone make this book worth checking out. Quality of the pictures will certainly grab
the attention of students. Furthermore,
I love the “animal flap” within this book that students can lift up and
discover more information about the animals or subject being discussed on that
page. Connections to national and global
issues within this book are the discussion on endangered species since this is
a problem affecting countries all over the world. Students will need little assistance when
reading this book due to the simplicity of the concepts and text within this
book.
Soltis,
S., & Kolar, B. (2011). Nothing like
a puffin. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.
1st/2nd grade
 |
Within
this book, the major themes appear to be puffins, penguins, and the concept of
comparing and contrasting. Just like the
previous book, the pictures within this book are really fun to look at because
of the bright colors used to illustrate this book. Text format also adds to this book as well
because it’s a good size for younger students and is easy for them to
understand while reading. An added bonus
to this book is the idea that it can be used as a book that introduces students
to the concept of comparing and contrasting.
No connections to issues appeared to be present within this text. The only support I feel students may need
while reading this book would be the comparisons the author makes throughout
the book.
Procedural
Genre Study
When looking for books that fell
under the procedural genre, it was very important that these books met the Iowa
Common Core Literacy Standards somewhere along the lines of the grade level the
book is being used for. This is
important because information within the book will help cover some of the
standards that we as teachers are required to meet with our instruction; it is
important we take advantage of tools and resources that help us meet these
standards! Furthermore, I felt it was
important that the books I chose met the Iowa Common Core Standards for the
subject they were being used for as well, such as social studies. This is because books I chose would be used
for either a read aloud or shared reading with my students. Also, I plan to have the books placed
somewhere within my classroom in a place where students will be able to look
through the book on their own. Any time
a book is used, it is important to find books that help students work on the
skills that they are required to develop based on the Iowa Common Core
Standards. Some other qualities I looked
for within the books I chose to look for were pictures and graphics that
appealed to the students, as well as quality information that enhanced student
learning and were presented in a way they could easily understand.
While choosing books, I really
wanted to focus on books that would have multiple uses within my classroom
because I felt it would enhance the information I was presenting to my
students. Also, I felt it would serve as
additional resources students could be used to look at problem solving. With these ideas in mind, I looked for books
I felt would be good for read alouds, shared reading, or individual reading for
my students. Second, I looked for books
that would challenge my students’ independent level of reading, for my students
who read at grade level. However, there
were some books I chose that would challenge my students who were at the lower
levels of reading because it is always important to provide resources for
students of every reading level within my classroom. Lastly, and one of the most important things,
I chose books that I thought would grab the attention of my students who don’t
enjoy reading, as well as those who enjoy reading. These students continuously struggle to find
books they like the read, so it is very important that we find books that allow
them to develop an interest in a concept so they can continue to practice and
develop important reading strategies.
Along with that, it’s a good idea to provide books that allow student to
gain an understanding of how to complete a process.
Knight,
B. T. (1997). From cow to ice cream: A
photo essay. New York: Children’s Press.
3rd grade independent, Kindergarten-2nd
grade interest
Lexile 710L
The
major concepts within this book include ice cream and how to turn milk into ice
cream. Pictures
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Thelen,
T. (n.d.). Victimproof: How I learned to
overcome bullying.
5th grade/Middle school
 |
The major
theme present in this book is bullying.
One thing I really liked about this book is that each chapter provides a
guide for discussion; this would be a great tool to use in the classroom if a
teacher is using the book for a read aloud.
This discussion guide provides good questions to generate discussions on
bullying. Great information is provided
to students in various formats throughout the book to strengthen their
knowledge on bullying. One area I feel
that some students might need support with this book is the vocabulary used throughout
the book.
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