Welcome to the September 28, 2011 Edition of Carnival of Children’s literature. Thank you for sending your wonderful contributions to Texas Librarian. This is my first time to host, and it was a challenging experience which I enjoyed! My blog focuses on research which indicates that children can comprehend and become better readers by making [...]
Schema: good witches, magic, 101 Dalmations Text-to-text connections: Roald Dahl’s books and humor Ms. Wiz, a witch, or as she likes to be called a “paranormal operative,” appears to Lizzie in a park and helps her find her lost cat. The story is similar to 101 Dalmatians except the evil woman wants cat fur to [...]
Omen of the Stars Warriors The Fourth Apprentice by Erin Hunter is available for full access for a limited time.
Schema: Hansel and Gretel , step-mothers, fairy tales, science fairs Big Idea: Good vs. evil The publisher offers a detailed reading guide for teachers that includes vocabulary, poetry, and writing responses. Text-to-Self Connections: sibling rivalry, bullying, moving to a new apartment, visiting the library Author’s purpose: to entertain Cause and Effect: Because an inheritance was [...]
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