Comparing and Contrasting lessons don’t have to be boring! Lions at Lunchtime is the eleventh book in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. Teaching the concept of compare and contrast is a fundamental skill in education and…
Little Red Hen has always been one of my go-to books when talking about plants and spring. It also lends itself beautifully to sequencing. BUT, I also love looking at other Little Red Hen themed books as a compare and contrast lesson in comprehension.
Goldirocks...no, that isn't spelled wrong...is the cutest book. Mentor texts are such an integral part of a great lesson. Teaching about something and connecting it to a book can make a lasting impression on students AND entertain them. They won't…
Compare and Contrast is our latest unit. We are using Benchmark Universe in our school district and sometimes it's hard to get practice with our emergent readers. It can be an easy skill for students to TALK about, but we…
Ninjas to the Rescue! Mentor Texts are an important part of comprehension. Who doesn't love a book store? Who doesn't love when the book store comes to your school? You guessed it...I got these at the Book Fair! I found…