Learning About Winter With Children's Literature

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

• ISBN13: 9781569762059
• ISBN10: 1569762058
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-30
• 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 the books 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
December: Holiday Customs around the World	1	(32)
Week 1: Overview	2	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	3	(1)
Reading Instruction	4	(5)
Science	9	(1)
Math	10	(1)
Foreign Language	10	(1)
Music	10	(1)
Art	11	(1)
Week 2: Overview	11	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	12	(1)
Reading Instruction	13	(5)
Science	18	(1)
Math	19	(1)
Foreign Language	19	(1)
Music	19	(1)
Art	19	(1)
Week 3: Overview	20	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	21	(1)
Reading Instruction	22	(3)
Social Studies	25	(4)
Science	29	(1)
Math	30	(1)
Foreign Language	30	(1)
Music	30	(1)
Art	31	(1)
Bibliography	31	(2)
January: Let in Snow in January	33	(58)
Week 1: Overview	34	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	35	(1)
Reading Instruction	36	(8)
Science	44	(2)
Math	46	(1)
Social Studies	47	(1)
Foreign Language	47	(1)
Music	48	(1)
Art	48	(1)
Week 2: Overview	49	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	50	(2)
Reading Instruction	52	(6)
Science	58	(1)
Math	59	(1)
Foreign Language	59	(1)
Music	60	(1)
Art	60	(1)
Week 3: Overview	60	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	61	(2)
Reading Instruction	63	(8)
Science	71	(1)
Math	71	(1)
Social Studies	72	(1)
Foreign Language	73	(1)
Music	73	(1)
Art	73	(1)
Week 4: Overview	74	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	75	(1)
Reading Instruction	76	(6)
Science	82	(2)
Math	84	(1)
Social Studies	84	(1)
Foreign Language	85	(1)
Music	85	(1)
Art	86	(1)
Bibliography	87	(4)
February: Love Your Body	91	(43)
Week 1: Overview	92	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	92	(2)
Reading Instruction	94	(7)
Science	101	(1)
Math	101	(1)
Social Studies	101	(1)
Foreign Language	102	(1)
Music	102	(1)
Art	102	(1)
Week 2: Overview	102	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	103	(2)
Reading Instruction	105	(6)
Science	111	(1)
Math	112	(1)
Foreign Language	112	(1)
Art	113	(1)
Week 3: Overview	113	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	114	(2)
Reading Instruction	116	(6)
Science	122	(1)
Math	123	(1)
Foreign Language	123	(1)
Music	123	(1)
Art	123	(1)
Week 4: Overview	123	(1)
Poetry and Skills Session	124	(2)
Reading Instruction	126	(6)
Science	132	(1)
Math	133	(1)
Foreign Language	133	(1)
Music	133	(1)
Art	134	(1)
Bibliography	134