Week of February 28, 2022 | TK-5 | CYRM Picture Books Continue
No Place for Hate Pledge | Grand View Cares | EDSJI in MBUSD
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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
Drawn Together, by Minh Le
In this story about reaching across barriers, a young boy visits his grandfather but the lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. Then when they sit down to draw together their shared love of art and storytelling helps them form a bond that goes beyond words.
No Place for Hate / Grand View Cares
The Grand View Cares Team is working to make our school a community of inclusivity, respect, and equity. The endeavor begins this week with students signing the No Place for Hate Pledge (optional) during this week's library visit. The pledge states:
Equity, Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusion in MBUSD
This year's CYRM picture book nominees naturally lend themselves to dialog and discussion about the commitment MBUSD has made to foster an inclusive school environment with respect and understanding for others. For more information refer to the EDSJI page on the MBUSD website.
Drawn Together, by Minh Le
In this story about reaching across barriers, a young boy visits his grandfather but the lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. Then when they sit down to draw together their shared love of art and storytelling helps them form a bond that goes beyond words.
No Place for Hate / Grand View Cares
The Grand View Cares Team is working to make our school a community of inclusivity, respect, and equity. The endeavor begins this week with students signing the No Place for Hate Pledge (optional) during this week's library visit. The pledge states:
- I promise to do my best to treat everyone fairly
- I promise to do my best to be kind to everyone – even if they are not like me
- If I see someone being hurt or bullied, I will tell a teacher
- I will help others to feel safe and happy at school
- I will be part of making my school No Place for Hate
Equity, Diversity, Social Justice, and Inclusion in MBUSD
This year's CYRM picture book nominees naturally lend themselves to dialog and discussion about the commitment MBUSD has made to foster an inclusive school environment with respect and understanding for others. For more information refer to the EDSJI page on the MBUSD website.
Week of February 28, 2022 | TK | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss (writing as Theo. LeSieg)
A lion, tiger, and dog are balancing ten apples on their heads when two irritable bears start to chase them.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
A lion, tiger, and dog are balancing ten apples on their heads when two irritable bears start to chase them.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Week of February 28, 2022 | Kdg. | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
The Cat in the Hat takes Young Cat in tow to show him the fun he can get out of reading.
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Week of February 28, 2022 | First Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, by Dr. Seuss
Marco struggles to report truthfully to his father the events of his day, rather than embellish the dull sights in order to make for a more exciting tale. Published in 1937, this first book for children by Dr. Seuss was rejected by 27 publishers before being accepted by Vanguard Press.
Discuss When the book finally made it to the shelves, some people thought it was unsuitable for children, saying the story encouraged the telling of lies. In fact, the book is about an active imagination; Marco tells the truth at the end. However, in March 2021 Seuss Enterprises pulled Mulberry Street from publication along with five other works by Seuss due to the inclusion of imagery they deem as "hurtful and wrong." Talk about the removal in the context of the No Place for Hate Pledge and how it can sometimes take many years to rectify a wrong.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Marco struggles to report truthfully to his father the events of his day, rather than embellish the dull sights in order to make for a more exciting tale. Published in 1937, this first book for children by Dr. Seuss was rejected by 27 publishers before being accepted by Vanguard Press.
Discuss When the book finally made it to the shelves, some people thought it was unsuitable for children, saying the story encouraged the telling of lies. In fact, the book is about an active imagination; Marco tells the truth at the end. However, in March 2021 Seuss Enterprises pulled Mulberry Street from publication along with five other works by Seuss due to the inclusion of imagery they deem as "hurtful and wrong." Talk about the removal in the context of the No Place for Hate Pledge and how it can sometimes take many years to rectify a wrong.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Cat in the Hat coloring sheet
Website Seussville
Week of February 28, 2022 | 2nd Grade | Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
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Wild About Books, by Judy Sierra
In this celebration of the literary life, librarian Molly McGrew drives her bookmobile into the zoo, and then the fun begins! The animals draw close to listen to a Dr. Seuss story, and once they "learn all about this new something called reading," they try creating their very own stories.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Create your Dr. Seuss name Students experiment with their names to create their own pseudonyms: Doctor + Middle Name | Abbreviation of First Name + Last Name spelled backwards.
Website Seussville
In this celebration of the literary life, librarian Molly McGrew drives her bookmobile into the zoo, and then the fun begins! The animals draw close to listen to a Dr. Seuss story, and once they "learn all about this new something called reading," they try creating their very own stories.
Video 4-year-old on the importance of reading
Crafty Connection Create your Dr. Seuss name Students experiment with their names to create their own pseudonyms: Doctor + Middle Name | Abbreviation of First Name + Last Name spelled backwards.
Website Seussville
Week of February 28, 2022 | Third Grade | Narrative Nonfiction
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Farm Boy circa 1940,
(top right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Tenant Farmhouse, Poplar Grove Plantation, North Carolina
(bottom right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Mr. Williams, by Karen Barbour
"I was good at making my rows straight." Born the same year as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Williams lived simply, sometimes facing the harsh reality of racism in the South. This understated story drives home that though most of us will not grow up to be famous, we can live our lives with dignity.
Text Connection Describe an ordinary activity in your daily life to help others know what is is like to be you. Consider keeping a diary or journal to capture moments in your daily life.
(Answer to anchor chart question: narrative nonfiction does not tell about a person's entire life.)
(top right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Tenant Farmhouse, Poplar Grove Plantation, North Carolina
(bottom right). Library of Congress, Bound for Glory exhibit
Mr. Williams, by Karen Barbour
"I was good at making my rows straight." Born the same year as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Williams lived simply, sometimes facing the harsh reality of racism in the South. This understated story drives home that though most of us will not grow up to be famous, we can live our lives with dignity.
Text Connection Describe an ordinary activity in your daily life to help others know what is is like to be you. Consider keeping a diary or journal to capture moments in your daily life.
(Answer to anchor chart question: narrative nonfiction does not tell about a person's entire life.)
Week of February 28, 2022 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers & Optional Novels
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About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
Before She Was Harriet, by Lesa Cline-Ransome
We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called many names, as explained in this brief biographical poem. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was an enslaved person whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom.
Story Extender Visit Encyclopedia Britannica to find out more about Harriet Tubman
Before She Was Harriet, by Lesa Cline-Ransome
We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called many names, as explained in this brief biographical poem. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was an enslaved person whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom.
Story Extender Visit Encyclopedia Britannica to find out more about Harriet Tubman
CYRM Intermediate Novels | Grades 4/5 | Read All Three & Vote by 3/31/22 | Participation Optional
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