ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: When I Was Young In, a Literature to Language Experience
Past meets present in this instructional activity in which students practice verb tense when they write personal short stories that they then publish in a flip book.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Lightning Larry
At this site listen to a tale retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as writing ideas and posters.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Gifts of Wali Dad
At this site listen to a tale of India and Pakistan retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as play script and posters.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: Master Maid (A Tale of Norway)
At this site listen to a sample of a tale of Norway retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as play script and posters.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative: The Elements of Fiction
Analyzing a book takes the form of creating their own when students complete this activity. The stated goal is to help students "Read like writers." Includes link to a template for student use.
Other
Stories by Grandpa
Indian mythology, festivals, and heroes are the subjects of these stories. Each is simply illustrated and the narrator (the grandpa) is identified, as well as the editor who put the story in written form.
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Crow and the Pitcher" by Aesop
This story is part of his collection of tales known as "Aesop's Fables," which were passed down by people retelling them. They have deeply influenced children's literature and modern storytelling culture. As you read, take notes on the...
Google
Louisiana Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: Grade 4: Pushing Up the Sky: Unit Files
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the collection of stories in Pushing Up the Sky.