Teaching Children's Literature

“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” ~C.S. Lewis

Witches! The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem

Witches! – informational text Bibliographic information:  written by Rosalyn Schanzer, published by National Geographic, c. 2011 Lexile: NC1190L Synopsis: This award winning book describes the 1692 Salem witch hunts and … Continue reading

June 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Profiles: One Event, Six Bios: World War II

Informational Text Bibliographic information:  written by Aaron Rosenburg, published by Scholastic, c. 2011 Lexile: 940L Synopsis: There are six biographies of men who were pivotal leaders in World War II: … Continue reading

June 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?

Bibliography: Written by Jim O’Connor, Illustrated by John Mantha, Grosser & Dunlap, New York, 2013, 106 pgs. Reading Level:  Interest Level Grade 3-7, Lexile Level and DRA Level Unavailable Synopsis: This informational, chapter … Continue reading

June 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy)

Bibliographic Information: The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According to Susy), written by: Barbara Kerley, Illustrated by: Edwin Fotheringham, Scholastic Press, 2010, 48pp Reading Level: 1090L Synopsis:  This is the story of both … Continue reading

June 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Emancipation Proclamation: Would You Do What Lincoln Did?

The Emancipation Proclamation: Would You Do What Lincoln Did?. Written By Elaine Landau. Enslow Publishers, Inc. c. 2008, 48 pp. Synopsis: The Emancipation Proclamation: Would You Do What Lincoln Did? … Continue reading

May 26, 2013 · Leave a comment