Re: Using Storybooks

I can't remember the creator of the program, but there are cards
that are called Trait Trackers that cover all areas of 6+1.
Each card is paired with a specific picture book. The card has
ways to use the book according to what trait you are teaching.
Great resource!

On 6/19/09, EllenG59 wrote:
> I've been through a lot of training on how to use picture
> books in the classroom. Because of a limited amount of time,
> I link reading and writing together when I select a book. So
> while I can teach a 6+1 Trait of writing, or composition, I
> can also teach story elements like plot, cause & effect, etc.
> I don't read the whole book, but just enough to get the
> lessons across. This teases whets students' appetites to read
> the story/novel, so I leave it up on my chalkboard to check
> out and finish on their own. They love it and have better
> retention. Here are some websites you might want to check
> into... The first is the coolest! I still haven't finished
> going through all of this. And the coolest part is the
> Classroom section! If you have any other questions, don't
> hesitate to email me!
>
> Into the Book -- Reading Strategies
> http://reading.ecb.org/teacher/strategies.html
>
> Using Picture Books to Teach Narrative and Six Trait Writing
> http://geocities.com/oberry1790/narrativebibliography.htm
>
> Mentor Text Lessons: Picture Books
> Inspiring students to write like their favorite picture book
> authors
> http://www.writingfix.com/picture_book_prompts.htm
>
> Six Trait Book List
> http://listserv.arizona.edu/cgi-bin/wa?
> A2=ind0307b&L=tawl&P=13226
>
> List of Picture Books to Teach Skills
> http://www.lebanon.k12.mo.us/profdev/picturethis_20050406.pdf
>
> Teaching Comprehension Strategies
> http://classroom.jc-schools.net/read/picture-books.pdf
>
>
>
> On 6/19/09, Nicolle wrote:
>> Looking for how teachers are using storybooks for teaching
>> literacy in there classrooms.