Learning About Spring With Children's Literature

by Bryant, Margaret A.; Keiper, Marjorie; Petit, Anne

• ISBN13: 9781569762066
• ISBN10: 1569762066
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-01
• Publisher: Zephyr Press

Summary

Taking a thematic approach to learning that employs seeing, hearing, reading, and writing, these books outline three four-week, cross-curricular units that develop the competencies children need to become fluent, independent readers and writers. While each unit focuses primarily on languagephonic skills, structural analysis, punctuation, capitalization, poetry, and comprehensionthey also include math, science, social studies, music, art, and even mini-lessons in French for cross-cultural appreciation. Understanding that student ability levels in younger grades can vary widely, lesson plans are keyed to three types of learners: emerging, typical, and advanced. The series includes three titles that cover fall, spring, and winter, and each can be used independently or together throughout the school year.

Author Biography

Margaret A. Bryant has been a teacher for more than 30 years. She has published numerous articles on the topic of adapting curriculum to the needs of gifted children. She lives in Bryan, Texas. Marjorie Keiper was certified in diagnostic and perspective reading. Anne Petit is certified in L.D. tutoring and has been a teacher for 28 years. She lives in Bath, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xi
March: March of the Dinosaurs	1	(50)
Week 1: Overview	2	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	2	(2)
Reading Instruction	4	(7)
Science and Social Studies	11	(2)
Math	13	(1)
Foreign Language	13	(1)
Music	14	(1)
Art	14	(1)
Week 2: Overview	14	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	15	(2)
Reading Instruction	17	(7)
Science and Social Studies	24	(1)
Math	25	(1)
Foreign Language	26	(1)
Music	26	(1)
Art	26	(1)
Week 3: Overview	26	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	27	(2)
Reading Instruction	29	(7)
Science and Social Studies	36	(1)
Math	37	(1)
Foreign Language	37	(1)
Music	37	(1)
Art	37	(1)
Week 4: Overview	38	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	38	(3)
Reading Instruction	41	(4)
Science and Social Studies	45	(1)
Math	46	(1)
Foreign Language	47	(1)
Music	47	(1)
Art	47	(1)
Bibliography	48	(3)
April: April Showers Bring Whales	51	(40)
Week 1: Overview	52	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	52	(2)
Reading Instruction	54	(3)
Science	57	(1)
Math	58	(1)
Social Studies	59	(1)
Week 2: Overview	59	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	60	(1)
Reading Instruction	61	(7)
Science	68	(1)
Math	69	(1)
Social Studies	69	(1)
Foreign Language	69	(1)
Music	70	(1)
Art	70	(1)
Week 3: Overview	70	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	70	(2)
Reading Instruction	72	(5)
Science	77	(1)
Math	78	(1)
Social Studies	78	(1)
Foreign Language	78	(1)
Music	79	(1)
Art	79	(1)
Week 4: Overview	80	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	80	(2)
Reading Instruction	82	(3)
Science	85	(1)
Math	86	(1)
Social Studies	86	(1)
Foreign Language	86	(1)
Music	87	(1)
Bibliography	88	(3)
May: May in the Desert	91	(48)
Week 1: Overview	92	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	92	(2)
Reading Instruction	94	(8)
Science and Social Studies	102	(1)
Math	102	(1)
Foreign Language	103	(1)
Music	103	(1)
Art	103	(1)
Week 2: Overview	104	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	104	(2)
Reading Instruction	106	(10)
Science and Social Studies	116	(1)
Math	117	(1)
Foreign Language	117	(1)
Music	117	(1)
Art	118	(1)
Week 3: Overview	119	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	120	(1)
Reading Instruction	121	(7)
Science and Social Studies	128	(1)
Math	129	(1)
Foreign Language	129	(1)
Music	129	(1)
Art	130	(1)
Week 4: Overview	130	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	130	(2)
Reading Instruction	132	(5)
Science and Social Studies	137	(1)
Math	138	(1)
Foreign Language	138	(1)
Music	138	(1)
Art	139	(1)
Bibliography	139