Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Units 8-10 comprises 12 books and is aimed at children in Reception to Year 2. Each book introduces only a few adjacent consonants. Four books in each stage provide practice while offering different stories. Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words. Unit 8a: Lost Unit 8b: Jump! Unit 8c: Junk Unit 8d: The Gift Unit 9a: Bob is Glum Unit 9b: Don't Spill! Unit 9c: Floss Unit 9d: Stop the Pram! Unit 10a: Stunt Rat Unit 10b: Punk Smells Crisps Unit 10c: Frank Swims Unit 10d: Mum Gets Strict Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Units 8-10 Reading and Writing Activities.
As we "crossover" from summer to back-to-school, I want to encourage you to put Crossover, a novel in verse by Kwame Alexander on your must-share list for the new school year-- particularly if you work with kids in 4th - 8th grade. It's such a fresh story with twin 12 year old boy protagonists who love playing basketball and are growing up-- and maybe apart-- as they cope with middle school, girls, and the expectations of their parents. The poems are full of energy and propel the story forward energetically. But I especially loved the picture of family life that comes across as each boy is trying to carve out his own identity, their dad (a former pro basketball player himself) is a hilarious character with a big story arc of his own, and their mom is the school's vice principal-- more savvy than they give her credit for. The family dynamics are lively and authentic and the picture of life at school rings true too. I'm calling it part Love That Dog meets The Watsons Go to Birmingham meets Slam. Here are just a few nuggets from the Readers' Guide I developed for the book and you'll find the whole guide here. 1. As students read or listen to this verse novel, encourage them to visualize each of the main characters and talk about what they look like and how they talk and act. Work together to draw character sketches or find magazine or web-based images that look like these characters: Jordan (JB) Bell Josh (“Filthy McNasty”) Bell Dad: Chuck Bell (“Da Man”), a former professional basketball player Mom: Dr. Crystal Stanley-Bell, the assistant principal at the boys’ school (Reggie Lewis Junior High) Talk about how the twins are alike and how they are different. For example, Jordan (JB) and Josh (“Filthy McNasty”) are identical twins, but JB shaves his head bald and plays shooting guard and Josh has shoulder length dreadlocks (at first) and plays forward. It is usually Josh’s point of view we see as the story unfolds. 5. Several of the poems in this novel lend themselves to readers theater performance, so that students can get a sense of the characters’ voices. The following poems offer text in two parts: plain text and italicized text for two volunteers or two groups to read aloud in turn. “Conversation” pp.17-19 “The game is tied” p. 36 “Mom doesn’t like us eating out” pp. 41-42 “The inside of Mom and Dad’s bedroom closet” pp. 44-47 “Dad Takes Us to Krispy Kreme and Tells Us His Favorite Story (Again)” pp. 63-65 “Mom calls me into the kitchen” pp. 96-98 “Phone Conversation (I Sub for JB)” pp. 106-109 “Suspension” pp. 138-141 “I run into Dad’s room” pp. 165-167 “School’s Out” pp. 188-189 “Santa Claus Stops By” pp. 207-209 “Questions” pp. 210-211 7. The author also introduces crucial vocabulary terms through twelve key poems presented at critical intervals throughout the book. “cross-o-ver” p. 29 “ca-lam-i-ty” p. 38-39 “pa-tel-la ten-di-ni-tis” pp. 48-49 “pul-chri-tu-di-nous” p. 55 “hy-per-ten-sion” p. 76 “i-ron-ic” p. 104 “tip-ping point” pp. 118-119 “chur-lish” pp. 142-143 “pro-fuse-ly” p. 154 “es-tranged” p. 187 “my-o-car-di-al in-farc-tion” p. 201-202 “star-less” p. 229 Talk with students about how the poet uses the usual dictionary format in presenting the vocabulary term: the word is shown in syllables, with a pronunciation guide, the part of speech is indicated, and the poem provides a kind of definition along with examples of the meaning of the word (using the phrase “as in:”). Working together, look up some of these words in a dictionary (or online) and compare your findings with the vocabulary poem. Challenge students to write their own “vocabulary” poems for a new word they encounter in the book using Alexander’s “formula.” Plus, the Readers Guide pinpoints: poems in rap, incorporates the power of nicknames, connects with YouTube videos of sports and music figures in the book, looks at the role of rules in the novel, showcases various forms and types of poetry that are included, and examines the "crossover" themes. Check it out here. There is also an audiobook version of this novel in verse available. It's narrated by Corey Allen and produced by Recorded Books. Here's one more way to get kids into the book-- by listening to a pro read it aloud! It's available on CD or as a download here. Now head on over to Irene's place, Live Your Poem, for more Poetry Friday nuggets!
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Stop That Blurting and Interrupting is a Behavior Classroom Management resource which was created to support students who have difficulty with calling out. I would say that in the beginning of the year, that is pretty much everyone! This packet can be used with any book on this topic or it can stand alone. It is meant to be used with grades: K-3, but can be adapted for older grades. So I am sure you are wondering what’s included in this packet: ♥ 5 Strategy cards and 5 8.5X11 Posters to use and discuss to help child to be better listeners and not interrupt when they feel like they might explode! These cards can be put on a chart as you discuss this topic or simply placed somewhere in the classroom for reference. ♥ 6 differentiated response sheets that can be used for various students in various ways to reinforce each strategy and skill. ♥ 12 role playing cards to allow students to think what they might do in situations where they feel like they might interrupt. ♥ 2 awards to use for children who may have this difficulty and need some positive reinforcement when they remember to use the recommended strategies. ♥ An original poem to read and reflect upon or hang in the classroom. ♥ An idea you might want to use to motivate your students and to demonstrate an explosion: Teacher Tip: Ask the students if they know what interrupting means. After listening to responses, formulate a short definition. Discuss how sometimes you can feel like you might explode when you really want to say something but someone else is talking. Then shake a club soda bottle a bit and have each student shake it as you pass it. Once each student has had a turn, open the bottle in a large tub or container OR NOT…a mess can always be cleaned up and show your class that sometimes we feel like we are going to explode if we are not able to blurt out what we want to say... just like this soda bottle. You might also like: Behavior Punch Cards Freebie Behavior Punch Cards Stop that Blurting! Behavior Classroom Chants ******************************************************************* Thank you for purchasing, downloading, browsing, following and inspiring! I hope this brings a bit of sunshine your way! If you find anything in this packet that needs to be reworked or might work better for your students, please let me know and I will be happy to rework any activity/packet that you have purchased to fit your needs. Let's Connect Blog: Joys Sunshine and Lollipops FB: Sunshine and Lollipops IG: Joy's Sunshine and Lollipops Pinterest: Sunshine and Lollipops FEEDBACK I appreciate feedback It helps me decide which products are most helpful and valuable for your students. I Love to create so if there is anything that you might need or want to make your job easier, just let me know! To Earn Credit for Future Purchases, Go to My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback Link. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the resource. Each time you give feedback, you receive feedback credits that you can use to lower the cost of your future purchases Become a Follower Follow Me for great Deals and Sales If you would like to be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches, click the GREEN STAR next to my shop logo on my main page and you will become a follower. This “easy peasy” action will now send you email updates about this store. If you have any questions, be sure to contact me! Enjoy! Kathy
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Learn how to read with these decodable Phonic Books for older readers. Phonic Books Mel on Mars Activities are older reader books which introduce children to a few letters and sounds at a time. This activity book accompanies Mel on Mars and is aimed at older children in the very early stages of reading in need of support, teaching different letter patterns through a series of activities. Dedicated books in each stage break down phonics practice while offering different stories, encouraging independent reading from the start for ages 9-12 or KS2/Years 5 and 6. It starts at at CVC level and introduces adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs, with gentle progression throughout the set. For example: Books 1, 2 & 3: CVC, CVCC Books 4 & 5: CCVC and -ed, CCVCC Book 6: 'ch' and 'tch' Book 7: 'sh' This 200-page phonics activity book features: - Activities to practice previously taught spellings in Mel on Mars. - Each unit introduces new letters and sounds through sounding them out (sat, s - a - t). - Reading material aimed at older children who need support with their reading. - CVC, VCC, CVCC, CCVC, and CCVCC words, introducing adjacent consonants, consonant diagraphs and suffixes -ed and -ing. What is phonics? Phonics is a way of teaching children to read through understanding the sounds that individual letters make and blending them to make a word. Children can learn to read using this skill to decode new words. Phonic Books specialises in decodable, systematic books supporting this structured literacy instruction.
I love using books when working with children as a mental health professional. It’s such a great way to start a conversation or introduce some different strategies to them. Here are several of my favorite books to use to help kids learn to manage their anger.
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