Freedom Struggle: The Anti-Slavery Movement 1830-1865

Title:  Freedom Struggle: The Anti-Slavery Movement 1830-1865

Author: Ann Rossi
Illustrator:  N/A
ISBN:  079228061

Summary:   This book talks about the anti-slavery movement, how it began and the people who were involved.

 

Rating:  This is a great book to use as a non-fiction in correspondence with social studies and reading.

 

AR Information		Lexile Information
Level	Not Listed	Age range	Not Listed
Quiz Point Value	Not Listed	Book type	Not Listed
Grade Interest Level	Not Listed	Lexile measure	670L

 

 

Curriculum Connections:

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

RH.6-8.2

 

Reading: 

This would be used as a read aloud or as part of the students research as a primary source.

 

Writing and Speaking: 

A project on slavery or A project on a particular person who helped with the abolition of slavery.

 

Additional uses:

N/A

 

Related Internet Resources:

 

http://www.americaiam.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AIA_Acitivity_Sheets.pdf  (free resource)

http://resources.osv.org/school/lesson_plans/ShowLessons.php?UnitID=&LessonID=36 (free resource)

http://explorepahistory.com/storydetails.php?storyId=1-9-8&chapter=0

http://www.historynet.com/abolitionist-movement

http://www.ushistory.org/more/timeline.htm

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Title:  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Author: Mark Twain

Illustrator:  Donald McKay

ISBN:  0448405601

Summary: 

Tom is a young lad that is rambunctious to say the least.  He loves getting into things including a fighting, pranks, getting lost in a cave, but the most scary adventure is when he and his friend are witness to a murder.  The good thing though is Tom also has a girlfriend.

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Free Audio Book of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Rating:

This is a true classic.  I love Mark Twain.   There is something for everyone in this book.  There is enough adventure to keep the boys interested and the girls love a good romance.

 

(The AR and Lexile information is pulled straight from their websites. Arbookfind.com and lexile.com)

AR Information		Lexile Information
Level	8.1	Age range	8-12 years
Quiz Point Value	12	Book type	Fiction
Grade Interest Level	6-up	Lexile measure	970L

 

Curriculum Connections: (These standards are simply the ones I found right off as some I may use for a lesson with the book listed.  I in no way am trying to state these are the only standards that fit this book.)

CCSS

RL.6.1- RL.6.7

W.6.1 – W.6.4

W.6.9

SL.6.1 – SL.6.5

Reading:

WOW!! There are so many things that come to mind when reading this book.  It is truly a great place to attack any lesson.  This would be an entire unit on Mark Twain.  We would use a variety of different medias for the students.

 

Writing and Speaking:

The students would write a reflection each week on the part of the story we covered.  The students will write a letter to one of the characters.  The students will explain which media type they can better understand.  The students will participate in Book Talks and Readers Theater.  This could even be something that could be done as a school production.

Additional uses:

This book could also be used as a Geography mini-lesson.

 

Related Internet Resources:

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/adventures-tom-sawyer-lesson-plan

http://www.neabigread.org/books/theadventuresoftomsawyer/teachers-guide/schedule-lesson-plans/ (free resources and printables)

http://mrslivaudais.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Huck-Finn-POV.pdf

http://www.marktwainmuseum.org/index.php/education/for-teachers/lesson-plans

 

I, Too, Am, America

Title:  I, Too, Am America

Author: Langston Hughes

Illustrator:  Bryan Collier

ISBN:  9781442420083

Summary: 

This is a poem by Langston Hughes that is based on the porters of the train system after the freedom of slavery.

 

 

Rating:

I need to be completely honest, here.   I got this book simply because of the cover.  I was not expecting it to be a poem; however, it is a great book.  The illustrations by Bryan Collier really bring the book to life. 

AR Information		Lexile Information
Level	Not listed	Age range	4-8 years
Quiz Point Value	Not listed	Book type	Not Listed
Grade Interest Level	Not listed	Lexile measure	AD3900L

 

(The AR and Lexile information is pulled straight from their websites. Arbookfind.com and lexile.com)

 

Curriculum Connections: (These standards are simply the ones I found right off as some I may use for a lesson with the book listed.  I in no way am trying to state these are the only standards that fit this book.)

CCSS

RL.6.7

RI.6.7

W.6.9

SL.6.2

L6.5

 

 

 

 

 

Reading:

After reading the book aloud I would have the students write or tell about a time they felt left out by adults.  I would have the students draw a picture of a time they felt left out and a picture of when they felt proud. 

 

Writing and Speaking:

The students would then create their own poem in the form of Rap, Song, drawing, Musical beat, Dance, etc.  The conclusion to the lesson would be a whole class rap of Langston’s poem.

 

Additional uses:

This is a great book to integrate in Social Studies and a great way to intergrate the time period of the book with music from the period.  There is nothing like some great Jazz by Duke Ellington or Miles Davis.

 

 

Related Internet Resources:

http://www.bryancollier.com

http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/collier/featuredbooks/

http://www.slj.com/2013/05/authors-illustrators/the-power-of-pictures-a-visit-with-bryan-collier/

http://www.blackartdepot.com/bryancollier.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzPEJkadKy4

http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/singlePoem.do?poemId=1552

http://amhistory.si.edu/onthemove/exhibition/exhibition_9_6.html

 

The One and Only Ivan

Title:  The One and Only Ivan

Author: Katherine Applegate

Illustrator:  Patricia Casteleo

ISBN:  9780061992254

Summary: 

Ivan the one and only silverback is stuck in a cage all day with no other gorillas.  Mack is the owner who runs the mall where Ivan can be seen every day.  There are also other animals there.  With the daily number of visitors dropping, the struggles for the animals only begin.  With the arrival of a new baby elephant Ruby, many new challenges arise.  This book is inspired by true events.

Rating:

This is a cute, cute book.  It would be a great first novel for any student who likes animals.  It is told from the point of view of Ivan.  The book is thick, but the chapters are super short and would give the students a feeling of accomplishment as they read.  This would also be a great guided reading book.

AR Information		Lexile Information
Level	3.6	Age range	Not listed
Quiz Point Value	4	Book type	Not listed
Grade Interest Level	4-8	Lexile measure	Not listed

(The AR and Lexile information is pulled straight from their websites. Arbookfind.com and lexile.com)

 

Curriculum Connections: (These standards are simply the ones I found right off as some I may use for a lesson with the book listed.  I in no way am trying to state these are the only standards that fit this book.)

CCSS

RL.4.3

RL.4.6

RI.4.3

RI.4.6

W.4.1

Reading:

This would be a great book for guided reading groups or as a read aloud.  If used as a read aloud you could stop along the way to check for comprehension. 

 

Writing and Speaking:

The students could do research on other animals in zoo’s and present them to the class.

 Additional uses:

N/A

 Related Internet Resources:

http://theoneandonlyivan.com/

http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191053327/headline-here

http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=28618&a=1

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-One-and-Only-Ivan-by-K-Applegate-Complete-Literature-UNIT-551741

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/4th-grade-the-one-and-only-ivan/id622774810

 http://www.teachingbooks.net/media/pdf/HarperCollins/OneAndOnlyIvanGuide.pdf  (free teaching guide from Harper Collins)