Yes, Jennifer, I was thinking the same. And I am concerned that
fabulous picture books will be left behind in favor of more "novels"
and "informational text" (due to misconceptions in the whole common
core brouhaha). As an artist, I know that certain children's books
have illustrations that greately enhance the content and context of
the book.
For example, for Kindergartners, I would say start with Elmer by David
McKee and REALLY LOOK at the illustrations. There's some real
potential there for critical thinking, inferencing, and discussions
about empathy.
Renee
On Jul 4, 2013, at 7:05 AM, Palmer, Jennifer wrote:
I was going to ask about rigor too--- it means different things to
different people. I'm concerned that some folks think rigor means
harder reading levels... When really rigor is more about the
instruction requiring kids to think!! I worry that too many kids
won't get practice at their instructional reading levels--- a huge
problem and a potential pitfall of Common Core
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On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:48 AM, "Renee Goularte"
<share2lear...@gmail.com> wrote:
The Other Side is an excellent book.
I am wondering, though, what you mean by "rigorous text"? What is
it exactly that you are looking for?
Renee
On Jul 4, 2013, at 4:00 AM, Ginny Osewalt wrote:
The Other Side by J. Woodson
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates
their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna
lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around
the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.
On Jul 4, 2013, at 6:13 AM, Jeanne Canon <jca...@optonline.net>
wrote:
Greetings All,
I am looking for some rigorous texts for the theme "Unlikely
Friendships." I teach ESL grades 2 through 5. So far I have
been just targeting second and third grade, but any books on this
topic for up to grade 5 (fiction or expository texts, poetry too)
would be greatly appreciated. I value your input. Thanks!
"A public education system is based on the principle that you care
whether the kid down the street gets an education." ~ Noam Chomsky
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