When thinking about my favorite children's book, I think of the books I enjoyed reading with a great deal of expression, and the ones that really grabbed my student’s attention. The first book, The Five Chinese Brothers, was given to me by my mentor. Of course, I never heard of it, but she promised it would go over very well with my age students. This ended up being a personal and class favorite. This book is very enjoyable because it is full of sneaky, silly ways that the Chinese brothers tricked the judge. It also has some repetitive lines that my students would also chime in to say.
Another favorite is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. I absolutely love books that rhyme! I enjoy the challenge of reading a rhyme-filled book with expression. I very rarely finish the book without getting my tongue twisted a couple of times! This one is a favorite when we discuss the importance of protecting our environment. It is such a fun introduction to the lesson
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ReplyDeleteI have not read The Five Chinese Brothers. I will have to find it to read/buy. Reading a book with expression is a great teaching tool for teaching fluency. Your students will be able to see how you are reading and they will apply this to their reading.
ReplyDeleteI love the Lorax! I have a bulletin board set that goes with it and I plan to read it on Earth Day this year. I also got a stuffed Lorax from Khol's. Khol's has a different children's book with stuffed characters every couple of months and they featured the Lorax once.
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