Reading this book has been a pleasure! However, finding time to continue the discussion on my blog has been a challenge! I would like to especially thank Cindy Price@kindergatorss, Dr. Jonna McGaughy@drmcgaughy, and Kristen Poindexter@fuzzlady77 for entering into this study with me. Kristen from Kristen’s Kindergarten has done an amazing job of constructing questions that have meaning as we discuss writing in our classrooms. Be sure to follow these ladies on Twitter, and please go visit their blogs:
The Primary Life (Dr. McGaughy’s Blog)
Now, onto Chapter 7 Questions!
1. Favorite Storybooks!!!
Students love happy beginnings, middles, and endings, don’t they? 🙂 My go-to
storybooks are the classics like The Little Red Hen, Little Red Riding Hood, and
Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But some of my favorites…the more recent ones that I
keep revisiting are the following (and they are ahhh-mazing):
Somebody and the Three Blairs by Marilyn Tolhurst
I love how this book reverses the story of the three bears, making itself perfect for pairing/comparing with the original. I also love the hilarious predicaments the little bear gets into. The one about “the pond” will leave you in stitches!!! But you’ll have to read the book to find out about that little nugget!
My Lucky Day is the perfect surprise ending type of story, and kids love the poor fox as    he experiences delight, bewilderment, and other emotions that provide for wonderful   vocabulary discussions.
Koko’s Kitten by Dr. Francine Patterson, Illustrated (photos) by Ronald Cohn
This is a true story about a loving scientist and a baby gorilla who learns to sign. Kids
are spellbound as you read about Koko, her kitten, her feelings of loss and how she can
express herself.
Last Stop On Market Street by Matt De La Pena
This is the most recent favorite in my collection. A little boy learns to appreciate what he  has through the loving guidance of his grandmother who takes him on imaginary   adventures. It is a 2016 Newberry Medal Winner, and a Caldecott Honor Book.
2. What will I do with my students as they write after reading this book?
Easy! I will continue to have conversations with each one to determine what they are really interested in. Therein lies the source of all writing that is meaningful to them.
I hope you have enjoyed this book study with us, and recommend this book if you need a new/better approach for reaching your young writers.
If you are looking for comprehension activities to go with the classic stories, you might like:
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Be sure to go read about Chapter 7 on my teacher-friends blogs! This has been such an insightful book study.
The Primary Life (Dr. McGaughy’s Blog)
I’ve never read My Lucky Day- looks like I need to order that one. The book study looks great- I’ll have to add this book to my summer bucket list.
I loved reading your suggestions! I haven’t read Somebody and the 3 Blairs, but it sounds great! I love twists on classic fairy tales – great for compare/contrast lessons!
I engage my writers by sharing my own emotional stories- things that are hilarious, sad, exciting, or boring. I encourage discussions before writing and sharing out ideas. Sometimes kids are inspired to be authentic when they connect with someone else’s idea or it reminds them of something in their life.
I LOVE to teach writing! It is my most favorite. I always use mentor texts to go with the genre of writing we are doing. I’m going to have to get Somebody & the Three Blairs. I love when there is a twist on the popular favorites! 🙂
I Love My Lucky Day! Thanks for sharing about the other books as well. I’ll have to check them out! 🙂
I love writing after reading. There are so many possibilities! I have a copy of this professional reading book…but I haven’t read it all yet. On my list now!
Looks like an awesome giveaway! Thanks!
Heidi
I LOVE My Lucky Day! That pig is a hoot! 🙂