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We Like to Read with Enthusiasm
Students develop skills to become independent readers by telling a story with expression and enthusiasm. They read with expression and enthusiasm with a partner the books, "Duck on a Bike," and "David Goes to School," both by David Shannon.
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What are Homographs?
Take a minute to introduce your class to homographs. Because the differences in the meanings of these words is not minute, and because no word bank is provided, some learners might struggle. However, the provided answer key means you can...
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Rivers Through Time
Students read or have the book A River Ran Wild read to them. They discuss and reflect on the messages presented in the book. Students use their listening comprehension skills to draw conclusions. Students articulate several examples of...
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Estimating: Pretest
In this estimation worksheet, 5th graders read word problems and estimate their outcomes. Students complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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Bouncing and Dancing with B and D
Young scholars explore the differences between the letters b and d. They practice seeing the letters and hearing the sounds with words and tongue twisters. They practice letter formation for both letters and listen to the book, The...
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Identifying the Adjectives
In this grammar worksheet, students identify the adjectives in ten sentences. For example, "The sweaty man is running" and "A funny clown is waving to me."
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: Duck on a Bike
A video of the book "Duck On A Bike", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Writing Fix: Rolling With the Animals: Duck on a Bike
Front cover of the book Duck on a Bike by David Shannon.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Rolling With the Animals
After reading Duck on a Bike by David Shannon, the writer will plan an original story where an animal (other than a duck) finds itself in a human mode of transportation (other than a bike). Three other animals will react to the unusual...
Scholastic
Scholastic: David Shannon
Learn about David Shannon's many books for children at this site. There is a brief description of the story as well as the cover illustration.