Informational Poetry
Genre Study
When looking for books that fell under
the informational poetry 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 text
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 multiple texts placed somewhere within my
classroom in a place where students will be able to look through them on their
own. Any time a text is used, it is important to find texts 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 informational
poetry 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 texts, I really wanted
to focus on texts 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 texts I
felt would be good for read alouds, shared reading, or individual reading for
my students. Second, I looked for texts 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 texts that I thought
would grab the attention of my students who don’t enjoy reading, as well as
those who enjoy reading.
Hughes,
L., Collier, B., & Linn, L. (2012). I,
too, am America. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
1st-2nd grade
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The
major themes within this text are poetry and patriotism. This book is an excellent book to use within
a unit discussing patriotism because it talks about it through the perspective
of an African American. I feel this book
provides some good insight for students through a perspective many of them have
never seen before, nor will ever have the opportunity to experience. Additionally, this book provides great
examples for students about a different kind of poetry than they might know
because it doesn’t rhyming poetry. One
of the things I like most about this book is the detailed pictures because they
also provide the reader with a lot of information as well. Although no major issues are discussed
directly, I would say a topic this book relates to nationally is
patriotism. Although little assistance
is needed for students while reading this book because there is little text,
some students may need assistance when it comes to the ideas discussed within
the text.
Cleary,
B. P., & Prosmitsky, J. (2001). To
root, to toot, to parachute: What is a verb? Minneapolis, Minn: Carolrhoda
Books.
2nd-3rd grade
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The major theme of this book is
verbs. As you can probably tell from the
name, this book is a fun way to introduce verbs as a part of speech within the
classroom. Some of the noteworthy parts
of the book include the fun pictures and bright colors of the pictures on each
page because they help keep the students engaged. Furthermore, I like that the verbs on each
page are colored different than the other words on the page to help them stick
out. Because verbs are simply a part of
speech, there are not any connections to issues within this book. When reading this book, I feel that students
will need little assistance when it comes to reading this book.
Editorials & Persuasive
Essays
Genre Study
When looking for books that fell under
the Editorials & Persuasive Essays 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 text 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 examples placed somewhere within
my classroom in a place where students will be able to look through them on
their own. Any time a text is used, it is important to find texts 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 Editorials
& Persuasive Essays is quality information that enhanced student learning
and were presented in a way they could easily understand, as well as texts that
provide an additional view to something students may not have seen before.
While choosing texts, I really wanted
to focus on texts 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 texts I
felt would be good for read alouds, shared reading, or individual reading for
my students. Second, I looked for texts 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 texts that I thought
would grab the attention of my students who don’t enjoy reading, as well as
those who enjoy reading. One thing that I looked for in Editorials &
Persuasive Essays, that I didn't necessarily look for in other texts were
examples that could maybe turn into good class discussion pieces or looking at
different pieces through a different perspective.
Time
For Kids: www.timeforkids.com
All grade levels
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This
website provides an abundance of different themes and concepts for students of
all ages to explore. As many people know
the magazines are a great tool to provide students within the classroom, this
website is also a great resource for students to use when they are both at home
and school. Additionally, students are
given the opportunity to see good examples of what an editorial is. Some of the things I really like about these
examples on this website include the realistic pictures and the topics covered
for students. These editorials cover
topics about things happening around the world today, but they do it in a way
that students can easily understand what is happening on their own. Depending on the topics covered within the
editorials, students will be presented with a variety of events that occur
locally, nationally, and globally involving major issues. Due to the wide range of topics covered
within these editorials, students might need some help with the terms used
within the editorials, as well as some of the concepts covered within them as
well.
Dog-O-News:
www.dogonews.com
All grade levels
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This
website is similar to the Time for Kids website. It provides an abundance of different themes and concepts for students of all ages to explore. Dog-O-News is also a great resource for
students to use when they are both at home and school. Additionally, students are given the
opportunity to see good examples of what an editorial is. Some of the things I really like about these
examples on this website include the realistic pictures and the topics covered
for students. Furthermore, I really like
that this book is very kid friendly, so students will be able to navigate them
on their own. Depending on the topics
covered within the editorials, students will be presented with a variety of
events that occur locally, nationally, and globally involving major
issues. Due to the wide range of topics
covered within these editorials, students might need some help with the terms
used within the editorials, as well as some of the concepts covered within them
as well.
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