Archive for the 'Chapter Book' Category

In Jail, Ms. Wiz? by Terence Blacker

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

Omen of the Stars Warriors The Fourth Apprentice by Erin Hunter is available for full access for a limited time.

The Witch’s Guide to Cooking With Children by Keith McGowan

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 [...]

Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea

Schema: teachers, fifth grade Text-to-Self Connections: many students will identify with one of the seven characters Text-to-Text Connections: Jessica refers to many great books that she is reading throughout the book. Students will relate to some of the titles. Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars is about a girl and her mentally handicapped brother, [...]