LitCentric Radio

Learn some reasons why authors use repetition in today’s episode! Gaston, by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Christian Robinson, is the most adorable book of the decade! It’s cute, it’s smart, it’s delightful. And it’ll teach students a thing or two about using repetition in smart ways. Oh, and did I mention it’s adorable? Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle Watch the free webinar: Teaching Guided Reading Remotely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_yzCAkWvDI&t=152s LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Who? What? We’re asking questions today! The Doctor With An Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath, by Julia Finely Mosca, illustrated by Daniel Rieley, is a unique hybrid genre of biography and poetry. In this text readers learn all about Dr. Bath and the obstacles she overcame in order to achieve her goals. We also learn Dr. Bath’s approach to tackling each day with a question. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle Watch the free webinar: How to Teach Writing Virtually in a Distance or Hybrid Learning Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zl_nZSaX_s&t=65s LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Let’s all try to personify! The Proudest Blue, by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly, is a story of bravery and dignity told through the eyes of a admiring younger sister. Learn how a single sentence using personification can be used as a jumping off point for better descriptions, and a more inclusive classroom community. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle Get your special offer of 25% off all Sound-Along reading products with the coupon code RADIO50. Offer expires August 21, 2020: https://litcentric.podia.com/reading LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Building character and resilience to start the school year! Saturday, by Oge Mora, shares the special bond of a mother and daughter as they enjoy their favorite day. But can they bounce back from the setbacks they face? Find out how Ava and her mother learn to be resilient together, and how your students can too. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

I’m so excited to be starting Season 5 here at LitCentric Radio! We’ll be dropping new episodes every other Monday starting on August 3, 2020. Don’t forget to follow LitCentric on social media and become a LitCentric Insider by joining the email newsletter list. Just log on to LitCentric.com, scroll half way down the homepage, and click the link to join. LitCentric Insiders get exclusive freebies, offers, and more - don’t wait to sign up. Next week’s lesson in Episode #49 is free, but only to LitCentric Insiders! Here’s a link to a free video that will help you transform any LitCentric Radio lesson into a remote learning experience. Subscribe to LitCentric’s YouTube channel and watch Remote Learning in 4 Steps with Lessons from the Hit Podcast LitCentric Radio. The video is free, the lesson is free, the tools are free. Now get watching! And don’t forget to tell a teacher friend about LitCentric Radio so you can listen together this year. I’m so excited about the book lineup I have in store for you for Season 5. You won’t want to miss it! Have a great day at school :)

Persuade and explain Rube Goldberg style! Just Like Rube Goldberg, by Sarah Aronson, illustrated by Robert Neubecker, shares so many interesting facts about this incredible artist. Did you know he survived the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906? Listen and learn about Rube Goldberg and get students inspired to try out ideas of their own - it won’t be difficult! Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Making predictions with a classic! Bread and Jam for Frances, by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban, checks all the boxes for an adorable read aloud that students can totally relate to. You’ll fall in love with Frances the singing badger, and with how the text’s logical plot and timeless topic support students in making evidence-based predictions. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Let’s write a class book together! Just in Case You Want to Fly, by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Christian Robinson, takes ordinary things you and I might dismiss and elevates their importance, giving them a new life. We can use a similar approach to create a class poem that stretches our imaginations. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

A lesson we all need right about now… The Invisible Boy, by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton, shines a light on experiences we’ve all had feeling invisible, and demonstrates how small acts of kindness pay off in big, big ways. We’ll focus students on analyzing plot events and exercising empathy to generate positive changes in the world. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Think narrative nonfiction is too tricky to teach young writers? Nah! Gentle Giant Octopus, by Karen Wallace, illustrated by Mike Bostock, is a beautiful example of narrative nonfiction that switches seamlessly between the two genres. A stunning book full of challenging language students need to master, and a lesson to help them do it! Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Writing instructions: This is how we do it! Balloons Over Broadway, by Melissa Sweet, is a well-paced biography about a famous man you’ve never heard about before. Your students will be fascinated by his accomplishments and will be inspired to write and create works of their own. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

How characters respond to plot is everything! Extra Yarn, by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen, offers a unique story with beautiful simplicity. The plot structure is interesting but it’s the responses of the main character that are worthy of analysis. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

We’re adding a descriptive layer to personal narratives to make them worthy of rereading! The King of Kindergarten, by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, is such a confidence booster. It’s easy to see why it makes a great read aloud for the beginning of the school year, but this text is magnificent any time. Pull up a seat at the round table and give it the royal treatment! Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

The power of words and propaganda - yep, we’re going there! Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts, uses the power of poetry, rhyme, and Rosie the Riveter to spin an uplifting tale of creativity, innovation, and perseverance. As Rosie listens to powerful words she learns of her own power within. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

Nonfiction doesn’t have to be dry! Humphrey the Lost Whale, by Wendy Tokuda and Richard Hall, illustrated by Hanako Wakiyama, is a captivating and compelling true story of a humpback whale who ended up in fresh-water riverbed - in my backyard! Students will be in awe of this nonfiction narrative and you’ll all be rooting for Humphrey to get back home. Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/