Concept Books
Genre Study
When looking for books that fell
under the concept genre, it was very important that these books met the Iowa
Common Core Literacy Standards, as well as the standards for the subject the
book is being used for, 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 the concept the book is discussing from a different
perspective than the textbook is providing them.
Barish,
W. (n.d.). First Discovery Book:
Butterflies.
2nd grade
 |
Major
themes that were presented in this book were butterflies, caterpillars, and the
life cycle from caterpillar to butterfly.
One quality of the book that is noteworthy is the transparent pages
because it allows students to be more interactive within the book. These pages allow students to see gradual
changes over time. Furthermore, the
bright colors and minimal amount of text throughout the book make the book more
enjoyable for students to read. No
connections to issues were available for students to make, other than for them
to learn about a concept that is present in many places around the world. Students will need little assistance while
reading this book.
Hausherr,
R. (1994). What food is this?. New
York: Scholastic.
4th Grade, Kindergarten-2nd grade
interest level
Lexile 790L
 |
The
themes that are consistent within this book are nutrition, food, and
health. One thing that is great about
this book is that there is very little text on each page. Another thing I really liked about this book
is that each concept or idea begins by asking a question to get students thinking. To go along with these ideas, this book
provides fun pictures for students to look at and a glossary in the back to
make it easier for students to understand what the meaning of words are that
they might not know. The biggest
connection to issues anywhere around the world within this book is health. Since this book is set up to be an
introductory book and provides great explanations over concepts, students would
probably need little support while reading this book.
Magazine
 |
Genre Study
When looking for books that fell
under the magazine genre, it was very important that these books met the Iowa
Common Core Literacy Standards, as well as the standards for the subject the
book is being used for, 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 the concept the book is discussing from a different
perspective than the textbook is providing them.
(2014,
March) National Geographic Kids
3rd/4th grade
 |
This
volume of National Geographic discusses animals, twin panda bears, and
landscapes throughout the magazine. The
pictures within this magazine are extremely fun to look at because they are
pictures of real animals and landscapes.
With real pictures throughout the magazine, students are more likely to
remain engaged while reading the magazine.
Additionally, bright colors draw students’ attention to various parts on
each page. The information presented
throughout the entire magazine is interesting and attention grabbing
information that is sure to keep them interested. Connections that students can make for issues
around the world include the life of animals.
Little support will be needed for students while reading this magazine;
however, students of lower reading levels may need help with some of the
vocabulary terms.
Pumped!, 2, 24. Retrieved February
19, 2014, from http://www.heartandstroke.on.ca/site/c.pv
2nd-4th grade
 |
| From Pumped! |
The major
themes in this magazine release of Pumped! were health and
nutrition. One thing that makes this
magazine fun and attention grabbing is the bright colors used consistently throughout
the magazine. This magazine has good
pictures that provide good visuals for students. Additionally, this magazine reveals
interesting facts for students about health and nutrition. Students will be engaged throughout this magazine
through the activities throughout the magazine.
Health and nutrition are both connections that students could make to
issues everywhere because they continue to remain a growing problem around the
globe. Students who lack background knowledge
of the concepts within the magazine may need some assistance when looking
through this magazine; otherwise, students will need little assistance while
looking through the magazine.
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