Week of March 15, 2021 | All Grades | Introducing the Readathon
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Raising funds for Our School Library March 22 -- April 1 The Grand View PTA is a strong supporter of the school library program and has chosen it to be the beneficiary of the first time ever Grand View Readathon! Find out more |
Week of March 15, 2021 | TK-Third Grade
CYRM Picture Books Continue
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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
After the Fall, by Dan Santat | Nominee 4 of 5
The traditional Humpty Dumpty story takes on fresh meaning in the hands of author/illustrator Dan Santat, who spotlights fear, perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset. He himself grew immensely as an illustrator after meeting author/illustrator David Shannon. Dan Santat has said this book is a love letter to his wife, who overcame anxiety and depression. See if you can spot her name scrawled on the wall.
Video After the Fall, presented by ABC Read to Me
Video Dan Santat explains how meeting David Shannon influenced his work.
Crafty Connection Fold and fly a paper airplane. Try this design or invent your own. With thanks to Cruz for the activity suggestion!
After the Fall, by Dan Santat | Nominee 4 of 5
The traditional Humpty Dumpty story takes on fresh meaning in the hands of author/illustrator Dan Santat, who spotlights fear, perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset. He himself grew immensely as an illustrator after meeting author/illustrator David Shannon. Dan Santat has said this book is a love letter to his wife, who overcame anxiety and depression. See if you can spot her name scrawled on the wall.
Video After the Fall, presented by ABC Read to Me
Video Dan Santat explains how meeting David Shannon influenced his work.
Crafty Connection Fold and fly a paper airplane. Try this design or invent your own. With thanks to Cruz for the activity suggestion!
Week of March 15, 2021 | 4th/5th Gr. | CYRM Picture Books Begin!
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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Poor Louie, by Tony Fucile | Nominee 1 of 5
Louie has the life every chihuahua dreams of, but when the pending arrival of a new baby upsets the balance of the family, Louie starts to wonder if there's still room for him.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's last name. Give it a try! Few-sigh-el? Foo-seal? Then click here to listen to the surprising way the author's family says it.
Video Poor Louie presented by GeorgetownCountyLibrary.
Creative Connection If you don't know already, find out how your name was chosen and turn it into a story, real or imagined. Illustrate it simply, or in great detail. Now tuck that story away in your baby book. I promise you will treasure it when you come upon it when you are older.
Game Tired of your name? Want to be someone else? Visit babynames.com to see what your new name could be.
Poor Louie, by Tony Fucile | Nominee 1 of 5
Louie has the life every chihuahua dreams of, but when the pending arrival of a new baby upsets the balance of the family, Louie starts to wonder if there's still room for him.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's last name. Give it a try! Few-sigh-el? Foo-seal? Then click here to listen to the surprising way the author's family says it.
Video Poor Louie presented by GeorgetownCountyLibrary.
Creative Connection If you don't know already, find out how your name was chosen and turn it into a story, real or imagined. Illustrate it simply, or in great detail. Now tuck that story away in your baby book. I promise you will treasure it when you come upon it when you are older.
Game Tired of your name? Want to be someone else? Visit babynames.com to see what your new name could be.
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Alfie, by Thyra Heder | Nominee 2 of 5
Told for the perspective of the girl, Nia, and then the turtle, Alfie, this story describes what happens when Alfie disappears on the eve of Nia's birthday to find her a special present.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's first and last name. Give it a try! Thigh-rah Head-er? Then click here to listen to the surprising way it is pronounced.
Video Alfie presented by Sankofa Read Aloud
Discussion We don't always realize the impact we have on another's life. Discussion prompts.
Story Extender An interview with the author.
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to paint a pet turtle on rocks.
Told for the perspective of the girl, Nia, and then the turtle, Alfie, this story describes what happens when Alfie disappears on the eve of Nia's birthday to find her a special present.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's first and last name. Give it a try! Thigh-rah Head-er? Then click here to listen to the surprising way it is pronounced.
Video Alfie presented by Sankofa Read Aloud
Discussion We don't always realize the impact we have on another's life. Discussion prompts.
Story Extender An interview with the author.
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to paint a pet turtle on rocks.
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After the Fall, by Dan Santat | Nominee 3 of 5
The traditional Humpty Dumpty story takes on fresh meaning in the hands of author/illustrator Dan Santat, who spotlights fear, perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset. He himself grew immensely as an illustrator after meeting author/illustrator David Shannon. Dan Santat has said this book is a love letter to his wife, who overcame anxiety and depression. See if you can spot her name scrawled on the wall.
Video After the Fall, presented by ABC Read to Me
Video Dan Santat explains how meeting David Shannon impacted his work.
Video Dan Santat explains why After the Fall is a love letter to his wife.
Crafty Connection Fold and fly a paper airplane. Try this design or invent your own.
The traditional Humpty Dumpty story takes on fresh meaning in the hands of author/illustrator Dan Santat, who spotlights fear, perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset. He himself grew immensely as an illustrator after meeting author/illustrator David Shannon. Dan Santat has said this book is a love letter to his wife, who overcame anxiety and depression. See if you can spot her name scrawled on the wall.
Video After the Fall, presented by ABC Read to Me
Video Dan Santat explains how meeting David Shannon impacted his work.
Video Dan Santat explains why After the Fall is a love letter to his wife.
Crafty Connection Fold and fly a paper airplane. Try this design or invent your own.
Week of March 15, 2021 | Fourth and Fifth Grade |  |
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Online Ballot for Picture Book for Older Readers Students in fourth and fifth grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31. Click the cover images to hear the stories again, if needed.
California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Week of March 15, 2021 | Fourth and Fifth Grade | |
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Online Ballot for Intermediate Novel - Optional Students in 4th and 5th grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31.
California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
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