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Read-alouds and Presentations Week-to-Week by Grade Level

10/14/2019

 

Grand View Sports Ball Drive
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Public Library Bookmark Contest
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Week of October 14, 2019 - TK
​Pumpkins

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It's Pumpkin Time! by Zoe Hall
A brother and sister plant and tend their own pumpkin patch so they will have jack-o-lanterns for Halloween.
​How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow? by Wendell Minor
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With increasing absurdity as pumpkins grow bigger and bigger still, giant pumpkins decorate American landmarks.
Activity Pumpkin bead bracelet

Week of October 14, 2019 - Kindergarten
​Pumpkins

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Pumpkin Heads! by Wendell Minor
Pumpkin heads and jack-o-lanterns abound when Halloween rolls around.
Stumpkin, by Lucy Ruth Cumminns
A stemless pumpkin that yearns to be a Halloween jack-o-lantern sees all of the other pumpkins in the shop chosen until he is the last one left without a home.
Coloring sheet Pumpkins

Week of October 14, 2019 - First Grade
​Black Cats

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Night's Nice, by Barbara and Ed Emberley
A little kitty (can you spot him?) explores the wonders of nighttime.
Moonlight the Halloween Cat, by Cynthia Rylant
One special night of the year for one special cat.
Max at Night, by Ed Vere

Unable to go to sleep without closing his nighttime ritual, Max the kitten embarks on a journey to find the moon and say goodnight.
What! Cried Granny: an Almost Bedtime Story, by Kate Lum
When her grandson Patrick arrives for his first sleepover, Granny's resourceful efforts to provide him with a bed, pillow, and other necessities result in a sleepless night for both of them.

Coloring sheet A purr-fect Halloween

Week of October 14, 2019 - Second Grade
​Scary Stories

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A Not Scary Story About Big Scary Things, by C.K. Williams
This unusual monster story shows that confidence and courage can tame our fears.
I Want to Be in a Scary Story, by Sean Taylor
Monster wants to be the star of a scary story, but scary stories can be very scary...especially for their characters! 
Coloring sheet A purr-fect Halloween

Week of October 14, 2019 - Third Grade
​Scary Things

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The Fun Book of Scary Stuff, by Emily Jenkins
A little boy makes his dogs' hair stand on end by telling them about all the things that scare him.
My Teacher Is a Monster! by Peter Brown
Bobby has the worst teacher. She's loud, she yells, and if you throw paper airplanes, she won't allow you to enjoy recess. She is a monster! But over the course of one day, Bobby learns that monsters are not always what they seem.
Activity Folding and flying paper airplanes.

Week of October 14, 2019 - Fourth Grade
​Halloween History, Customs, and Folklore

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The Halloween Tree, by Ray Bradbury
When young Pipkin becomes ill and is whisked away into the mysterious darkness of the Halloween tree, his friends must race through space and time to save him. With a peculiar old man named Moundshroud to guide them, the kids encounter the many earlier manifestations of the holiday known as Halloween. Run time 1 hour 10 minutes. Part 2 of 4. Play from minute 21:20 to 42:30.

Week of October 14, 2019 - Fifth Grade
Creepy Things | Response to Literature and Cursive Practice

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Shapes, by Miriam Schlein
Lots of things are round, and lots more are square, but people and animals are never exactly round or square. Published in 1952, this book was deleted from the collection. It's illustrations are disturbingly eerie. Thanks to GVPTA, we enjoy new books about shapes and other mathematical concepts!
Video Library Facebook page
Video Schooled book trailer
​Schooled, by Gordon Korman
Although he knows a lot about Zen Buddhism, nothing has prepared home schooled Capricorn Anderson for an A-list bully, a popular girl, and middle school politics. The shifting points of view capture a pitch-perfect "fish out of water" story.
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Activity Journal responses to writing prompts about Schooled will be written in cursive. Why Writing by Hand Could Make You Smarter, by William R. Klemm, Ph.D., Psychology Today, posted March 14, 2013

Read-alouds and Presentations Week-to-Week by Grade Level

10/7/2019

 

Grand View Sports Ball Drive
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​Public Library Bookmark Contest
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Week of October 7, 2019 - TK & Kindergarten Canceled

No school Wednesday, October 9
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Below is content that would have been presented this week.
TK - Fears
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything E WIL and Can You Make a Scary Face? E THO
Kindergarten - Fears
What Was I Scared of? ER SEU and Can You Make a Scary Face? E THO
Activity for TK/K Draw scary face bookmarks

Week of October 7, 2019 - First Grade
Hispanic Heritage Month

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YouTube Tortillas de Agua, San Pedro, Sonora, Mexico (view to 1 min. 35 sec.)
The Tortilla Factory, by Gary Paulsen

Shows a cycle of life--from seed to plant to tortilla, as workers till the soil, operate factory machinery, and drive the trucks that deliver the tortillas back into the hands that will plant the yellow seeds.
Tiny Tortilla, by Arlene Williams
Juan Carlos discovers that with patience and the right touch he can transform a tiny ball of special tortilla dough into unexpected shapes.
Coloring Sheet Tortilla Elephant Ears Recipe 

Week of October 7, 2019 - Second Grade
Hungry Monsters, a Greedy Monster, and Critters We Like

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One Hungry Monster, by Susan Heyboer O'Keefe
A small boy tries to control ten insatiable monsters demanding food and creating chaos throughout the house at bedtime.
Just Dessert, by Polly Powell
In the middle of the night a young girl encounters a few scares on her way to an extra piece of cake.
Alfred's Book of Monsters, by Sam Streed
Alfred loves the monsters in his book, but he doesn't like teatime with his aunt--until he decides to invite three of his favorite monsters to join him for tea.
There's a Wocket in My Pocket, by Dr. Seuss
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A boy tells of a whole houseful of unusual creatures.
Coloring sheet Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffin Recipe

Week of October 7, 2019 - Third Grade
​Reading for Information with Flies & Information Literacy

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I, Fly the Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are, by Bridget Heos
Last week we learned about spiders and this week the humble fly gets equal time. Flies go through metamorphosis just like butterflies, and when flies eat solid food they throw up on it first!
The Spider and the Fly, by Mary Bothan Howitt
An illustrated version of the well-known poem and cautionary tale about a wily spider who preys on the vanity and innocence of a little fly.
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Show What You Know Quiz Part 3: Using the Catalog This online worksheet will allow students to demonstrate a basic understanding of how to look up materials and locate them in the library.

Week of October 7, 2019 - Fourth Grade
Halloween History, Customs, and Folklore

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The Halloween Tree, by Ray Bradbury
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When young Pipkin becomes ill and is whisked away into the mysterious darkness of the Halloween tree, his friends must race through space and time to save him. With a peculiar old man named Moundshroud to guide them, the kids encounter the many earlier manifestations of the holiday known as Halloween. Run time 1 hour 10 minutes. Part One: play to 21 min. 20 seconds. 

Week of October 7, 2019 - Fifth Grade
Response to Literature & Cursive Handwriting Practice

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YouTube What Your Handwriting Says About You (running time 2 min. 45 sec.)
Video Schooled book trailer
​Schooled by Gordon Korman Although he knows a lot about Zen Buddhism, nothing has prepared home schooled Capricorn Anderson for an A-list bully, a popular girl, and middle school politics. The shifting points of view capture a pitch-perfect "fish out of water" story.
Journal Question #1 Answer in complete sentences.
Activity Journal responses to writing prompts about Schooled will be written in cursive. Why Writing by Hand Could Make You Smarter, by William R. Klemm, Ph.D., Psychology Today, posted March 14, 2013.

Read-alouds and Presentations Week-to-Week by Grade Level

9/30/2019

 

Grand View Sports Ball Drive
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Public Library Bookmark Contest
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Week of September 30, 2019 - TK
​Spiders

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Aaaarrgghh! by Lydia Monks
A clever spider is lonely and longs to become a family pet!
Song There's a Spider On the Floor, On the Floor with spider rings
Extend Natural History Museum Spider Pavilion Open September 15 to December 1 
Activity Draw spider bookmarks

Week of September 30, 2019 - Kindergarten
​Spiders

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The Very Busy Spider, by Eric Carle
The farm animals try to divert a spider from spinning her web, but she persists and produces a thing of both beauty and usefulness.
Song There's a Spider On the Floor, On the Floor
Extend Natural History Museum Spider Pavilion Open September 15 to December 1 
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The Very Busy Spider coloring sheet 

Week of September 30, 2019 - First Grade
​Scarecrows

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The Little Scarecrow Boy, by Margaret Wise Brown
Early one morning, a little scarecrow whose father warns him that he is not fierce enough to frighten a crow goes out into the cornfield alone.
Activity Scarecrow coloring sheet 

Video Segment Intelligent Crow YouTube.
Clever Crow, by Cynthia DeFelice
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Emma outwits a crafty crow, but the wily bird (who just can't resist shiny objects) tricks her right back!
Video Segment A playful crow uses a plastic lid to slide down a snowy roof YouTube.
Activity Make bookmarks with stir sticks and aluminum foil.

Extend Natural History Museum Spider Pavilion Open September 15 to December 1

Week of September 30, 2019 - Second Grade
Monsters

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When a Monster is Born, by Sean Taylor
What happens when the monster comes to school, eats the principal, wanders into town, and falls in love? He becomes the parent of a baby monster, who may grow up to be an under-your-bed monster in this circular tale of possibilities.
Quit Calling Me a Monster! by Jory John
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A little monster resents being labeled as a monster.

Activity Trace hand print bookmarks from monster-green paper. Embellish with pointy fingernails before cutting out.
Extend Natural History Museum Spider Pavilion Open September 15 to December 1

Week of September 30, 2019 - Third Grade
​Reading for Information with Spiders & Information Literacy

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Spinning Spiders, by Melvin Berger
Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.
I'm Trying to Love Spiders, by Bethany Barton
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A humorous introduction to spiders.
The Hugely-Wugely Spider, by Ethan T. Berlin

A huge spider tries to climb up the water spout like all the small spiders.
At Home Activity String figures such as Running Dog 
​Extend The Natural History Museum Spider Pavilion 9/16-11/25 

Show What You Know Quiz Part 2: The Dewey Decimal System This online worksheet will allow students to demonstrate a basic understanding of how to look up materials and locate them in the library.

Week of September 30, 2019 - Fourth Grade
​The Sinister Side of Reading

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The Ink Drinker, by Eric Sanvoisin
A strange breed of vampire sucks the black blood of literature and changes a book-hating boy...forever.
The Halloween Tree, by Ray Bradbury
When Pipkin becomes ill and is whisked away into the mysterious darkness of the Halloween tree, his friends must race through space and time to save him. With a peculiar old man named Moundshroud to guide them, the kids encounter the earlier manifestations of the holiday known as Halloween. Shown in three parts (total run time 1 hour 10 minutes). Today, view trailer (running time about 3 minutes).

Week of September 30, 2019 - Fifth Grade
Response to Literature Journals with Cursive Practice

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My Hippie Grandmother, by Reeve Lindbergh
Flower Power Forever! A tie-dyed grandmother has a cat named Woodstock, a guitar-strumming boyfriend, an organic garden, and a very proud granddaughter in this ode to free spirits of all generations.
Schooled, by Gordon Korman
Although he knows a lot about Zen Buddhism, nothing has prepared home schooled Capricorn Anderson for an A-list bully, a popular girl, and middle school politics. The shifting points of view capture a pitch-perfect "fish out of water" story.
Video Schooled book trailer
YouTube Improving Your Cursive Handwriting
Activity Students journal responses to writing prompts about Schooled will be written in cursive.
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