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Children will sequence how illustrator Christian Robinson tells stories through pictures.
author/illustrator study
key details, writing, vocabulary, sequencing
use visuals
illustrator, imagination, collage, sketches
RI.2.1, RI.2.4, RI.2.10, L.2.1, W.2.3, SL.2.3
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Provide students with some background on books.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video “All Kinds of Books.” After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following questions:
Preview vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are illustrator, imagination, collage, and sketches.
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Assessment: Reading Checkpoint (15 min.)
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on important ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Sequencing (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Write and Draw (15 min.)
Here are two past issues you can use to extend your lesson on creators of picture books:
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