LitCentric Radio

Episode #9 originally aired on May 6, 2019.  Sentence fluency abounds in this light hearted text that invites writers to craft versions of their own. Pattern Fish by Trudy Harris is a playful book with just a hint of plot but a whole lot of spirit. Explore poetic phrases and patterns as your students chant along. 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

Acting out descriptions with adverbs! Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin, illustrated by Ebony Glenn, shares an important message of belonging and self-worth through a character everyone will love. This text offers a fun opportunity to explore descriptive language through music and movement. You won’t want to miss 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

Today we revisit our most popular episode in season 1 featuring the text Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon from Episode #12. We’re sharing some text dependent questions that invite discussion and a bridge chart with a challenging writing task. All new! 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

Today we revisit our most popular episode featuring the text Enemy Pie from Episode #13. We’re sharing the text dependent questions that go along with the book and talk about an easy 3-step guide for crafting better text dependent questions to improve comprehension. 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

Compare and contrast in a neat package! What’s the Difference? 10 Animal Look-Alikes By Judy Diehl and David Plumb, illustrated by Vlasta Kampen, is packed with information that will hold your students’ interest. This text offers teachers the opportunity to explore compare and contrast language in bite-sized chunks that are accessible to all. 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

The ordinary becomes extraordinary this week! Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James, should be on every bookshelf. Period. The words and pictures are a dream, and they take the concept of theme to a whole new level. 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

Everyday things can be so special, and this book is a great example. A Small Thing...but Big by Tony Johnston, pictures by Hadley Hooper, sheds light on what seems to be a typical day at the park. But victories await as we explore its unique organization. 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

My #literacycrush Levar Burton says this book is a winner. And I agree! Germs Make Me Sick by Melvin Berger, illustrated by Marylin Hafner, first appeared on my radar as a kid watching Reading Rainbow after school. This book is packed with information that’s played out in an aproachable way using narrative nonfiction. 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

Never heard of a pattern of 3? Stay tuned! The Perfect Nest by Catherine Friend, illustrated by John Manders is so much fun! Get your accents ready because this read aloud is an experience! And the multiple patterns of 3 pop up everywhere you look. 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

In short, we’re talking summarizing! ;) Mrs. Morgan’s Lawn by Barney Saltzberg is a book my classroom would never be without. We’re talking serious possibilities for teaching problem/solution, flashbacks and imagination, surprise endings, and more. Today we’ll cut through the clutter and teach summary. 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

A book full of surprises! The Night I Followed the Dog by Nina Laden lets kids’ imaginations run wild! We’ll use their fantastic ideas and try out a brief write in today’s lesson. 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

You’ve never seen biography presented like this! What Athletes Are Made Of by Hanoch Piven is one of several books he’s done with his unique twist. He combines found objects and brings them to life through his mini-biographical style. We’ll take a closer look at the patterns in his work that will improve biographical writing in today’s episode. 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

Opinion writing will improve in your classroom with another fabulous text by a beloved author. My Very Own Octopus by Bernard Most is clever and creative, and gives students permission to write in a similar way. We’ll take a closer look at providing evidence-based reasons and use video to 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

Our old buddy Mo is back, this time helping us teach conventions like only he can! Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems always delights. Do we ever get tired of sharing it with kids? No way! In this episode we’re getting busy with periods, commas, ellipses...and more! It’ll be fun, I promise! 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

Explore emotions with this week’s text! On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister, photographs by Tom Berthiaume, is a wonderful tool for social emotional learning. We’ll combine feelings and personal narrative in a bridge chart to help students write pieces 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. Download your copy of the Sound-Along Alphabet Readiness Table to see where your students are starting their journey into literacy: https://litcentric.podia.com/sound-along-alphabet-program Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle