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Reading with Jan Brett (Author Study) Gr. 1-2

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Author study overview for grades 1–3, listing teacher support materials and 18 lessons on Jan Brett's books
Unit overview and list of 18 lessons
Teacher section cover labeled 'Part I - For the Teacher,' introducing the author study's teaching guidance
Section cover for Part I: For the Teacher
Author study book list naming 18 titles and publishers, grouped by Jan Brett's writing and illustrating roles
Teacher reference list of Jan Brett's books
Author background on Jan Brett's childhood, art studies, travels, and inspiration for two animal stories
First page of the Jan Brett background reading
Author background continued: inspirations for Jan Brett's characters and storytelling in her illustration borders
Author background continued: characters and artwork
Author study classroom setup guidance for collecting books, displaying posters, and creating three learning centers
Classroom setup guidance for the author study
Author study enrichment ideas: word of the day, sharing classroom-published books, picture sequencing, and riddles
First page of suggested enrichment activities
Author study activities continued: pocket chart stories, local artists, math problems, and a class circle story
More enrichment activities and parent letter guidance
Parent letter for the Jan Brett study suggests shared reading, examining artwork, rewriting tales, and music
Take-home parent letter introducing the author study
Poetry suggestions for the author study include 'Bookland,' 'For Your Library Corner,' and 'Bear’s Eyes'
Poems and additional poetry titles for the unit
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Grade 1, 2

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About This Product

Reading with Jan Brett (Author Study) Gr. 1-2

A comprehensive tool for introducing Grade 1 & 2 Language Arts students to the literature world of Jan Brett

About the Course:

This resource provides educators with a flexible tool focused on exploring not only the books written by Jan Brett, but also her unique artwork embedded in these literature masterpieces.
  • Designed to kick-start shortly before Christmas and end post-holiday.
  • Covers diverse books from "The Owl and The Pussycat," "Happy Birthday Dear Duck," "Christmas Trolls," to "Fritz and The Beautiful Horses."

Inclusive Activities & Lessons:

Each book comes complete with engaging activities, thought-provoking questions, and lessons conducive for either group learning or individual assignments.
  • Lessons come complete with reproducible pages.
  • Learners get significant information about who Jan Brett is beyond her career as a renowned author.

Educational Advantages:

The resource offers several educational advantages:
  • Self-evaluation:This encourages learners to actively assess their progress throughout their exploration of Jan Brett’s literature world.

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  • Narrative sequencing exercises: This gives learners an opportunity not just to retell stories but appreciate how narratives sequentially unfold – improving their understanding & appreciation of literature further!.
  • The reader's theatre feature: This feature promotes creativity while advancing reading fluency among students by allowing them dramatize what they’ve read. In turn, it helps build confidence among learners.

Provided as a convenient downloadable PDF file, this resource readily suits various learning scenarios- whether whole group, small group or even engaging homework assignments. Go ahead and explore Reading with Jan Brett (Author Study) Gr. 1-2, a balanced blend of functional literacy instruction & fun!

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