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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

February 19, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

This Caldecott-winner about a zookeeper and his animal friends is a favorite among families and teachers! Continue reading A Sick Day for Amos McGee

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The Hello, Goodbye Window

February 7, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

The Hello, Goodbye Window, told in the voice of a little girl, is all about her special visits with her grandparents. Continue reading The Hello, Goodbye Window

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

January 31, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, until her father sits her down and tells her about all of the family members she is named after. Continue reading Alma and How She Got Her Name

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Genres/Themes

  • nonfiction
  • fiction
  • history
  • biography
  • wordless
  • fairytale
  • social emotional learning
  • empathy
  • leadership
  • friendship
  • kindness
  • teamwork
  • family
  • gender
  • activism
  • animals
  • community
  • immigration
  • science
  • art
  • architecture
  • heritage
  • poverty

Comprehension Strategies

  • summarizing
  • picture clues
  • making connections
  • predictions
  • point of view
  • sequencing
  • compare and contrast
  • fluency
  • vocabulary
  • main idea
  • character analysis

Interest Level

  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
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