LitCentric Radio
By Dr. Julie Webb
LitCentric RadioApr 29, 2019
#67 Gregory, the Terrible Eater
Have you taught irony before? No? Stay tuned!
Gregory, the Terrible Eater, by Mitchell Sharmat, is a classroom classic if there ever was one. It’s a funny book full of irony, which isn’t a topic that many of us discuss in elementary school. But why not? Listen in and discover a lesson that will definitely get kids writing!
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
#66 Super Sloth
Even a sloth can save the day...eventually.
Super Sloth, by Robert Starling, is such a fun, clever book it will make you laugh out loud. In it we’re introduced to Sloth who desperately wants to become a superhero, however unrealistic that may be. In today’s episode we’ll talk about the unlikely hero and how that relates to a narrative plot.
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
#65 Arthur's Eyes
Why is cause and effect so confusing? It doesn’t have to be!
Arthur’s Eyes, by Marc Brown, is a serious classroom classic hailing from 1979. In it, we’re introduced to Arthur for the first time, and his compromised vision that ends up causing lots of problems. It’s a great text for exploring cause and effect, and for making this text structure clearer for students.
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
#64 Going Up!
We’re talking how to introduce new genres - specifically invitations!
Going Up!, by Sherry J. Lee, illustrated by Charlene Chua, has a predictable structure that hides some fun surprises. We’ll accompany Sophie and her dad to a birthday party and explore the genre of invitations in the process. Want to know what the research says about genre study? Stay tuned!
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
#63 A Chair for My Mother
We’re ‘remembering when’ with flashbacks!
A Chair for My Mother, by Vera B. Williams, offers us a touching tale that draws students right in. In today’s episode we’ll learn how the family’s tragedy turns to triumph in its own sweet way, and we get a chance to flashback in time to understand their story.
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
#62 The Book With No Pictures
Appearances can be delightful in this book!
The Book With No Pictures, by B.J. Novak, will get kids gigging right off the bat. This highly interactive book engages kids in a dialogue between text and reader - and all without pictures! In today’s episode we’ll explore how the author uses text presentation to guide readers and convey meaning, and learn how students can do this 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.
Get your free copy of the Punctuation Continuum - limited time only:
https://litcentric.podia.com/put-an-end-to-missing-punctuation
Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:
https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
#61 Miss Nelson is Missing
We’re exploring voice in today’s episode!
Miss Nelson is Missing, by Harry Allard, illustrated by James Marshall, combines humor and mystery in a delightful way. This story fits our theme for Season 6: “Classroom Classics”. It’s a time-honored text that the next generation of students will love as they explore the contrasting teachers and their voices.
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.
LitCentric’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/LitCentric
Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:
https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
#60 M is for Melanin
Boost your students’ pride in their own identities with today’s text!
M is for Melanin, by Tiffany Rose, is the first alphabet book we’ve featured on LitCentric Radio. But this isn’t any ordinary ABC text. This book sends a clear message to all children that they are amazing just the way they are, and that it’s the rest of the world that needs to adjust.
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:
#59 Counting On Katherine
There’s nothing like a text set to deepen comprehension!
Counting On Katherine, by Helaine Becker, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, is the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, the celebrated NASA mathematician. We’ll use several texts today to support students’ comprehension and learn even more about this American hero.
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:
#58 Last Stop On Market Street
Have you ever explored character values? We’re diving in today!
Last Stop On Market Street, by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson, has become a classroom classic, even though it’s only been around for a short time. In it, de la Peña conveys character values in a beautifully balanced way that helps kids approach the embedded layer of meaning that we need to access in order to successfully infer.
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:
#57 Peter's Chair
Plot development is where it’s at in today’s episode!
Peter’s Chair, by Ezra Jack Keats, is a classic text that all students should read. Peter is a young boy who has just become a big brother and he’s learning how to handle change in his own way. In today’s lesson we’ll look for opportunities to develop the plot further, just like students need to do in their own writing.
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
Digital Magnetic Letters - lowercase:
https://litcentric.podia.com/digital-magnetic-letters
Digital Magnetic Letters - uppercase:
https://litcentric.podia.com/digital-uppercase-magnetic-letters
Making and Breaking Words kit:
https://litcentric.podia.com/making-and-breaking-words
LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
#56 The Word Collector
Today we’re exploring excellent, wonderful, marvelous synonyms!
The Word Collector, by Peter H. Reynolds, introduces readers to Jerome - a boy who loves words so much that he collects them. We’ll piggyback on this admiration by having some word fun of our own. Today’s lesson is a great one for introducing synonyms for the first time, or for nudging students to use synonyms to spice up their writing.
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
Literacy Today article:
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/a577adea#/a577adea/18
LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
#55 Parker Looks Up
Today we’re expanding vocabulary with descriptions!
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment, by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry, illustrated by Brittany Jackson, is the recount of a family outing that went viral. When preschooler Parker Curry stumbles upon a particular painting at the museum her whole world changes. In today’s lesson we’ll use famous works of art to build vocabulary in order to write better descriptions.
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 Key to a Better Reading Intervention Program:
http://litcentric.com/blog/better-reading-intervention-program/
New York Times article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/12/opinion/michelle-obama-portrait-sherald-parker.html
LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
#54 Boy Oh Boy
We’re setting the pace in today’s episode!
Boy Oh Boy, by Cliff Leek, illustrated by Bene Rohlmann, is a collection of 30 inspiring biographies about diverse, fascinating men. In today’s lesson we’ll teach students how to analyze pacing in a piece of writing and how content and importance drive an author’s decision making process.
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:
#53 Hair Love
There’s a lot of love, and differences, in today’s episode!
Hair Love, by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison, is a story about a family’s enduring love and devotion, as told through real life challenges. We’ll compare the book to the Oscar-winning short film of the same name to reveal significant differences between the two.
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 brief Running Record refresh videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIdk0ZCwiZU&list=PLq3mWBE22_YkhHd4MtakkTpx9P0qNEvBa
Watch Hair Love:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28
LitCentric Radio Season 5 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
#52 Gaston
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:
#51 The Doctor With An Eye for Eyes
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:
#50 The Proudest Blue
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:
#49 Saturday
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:
Welcome Back
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 :)
#48 Just Like Rube Goldberg
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:
#47 Bread and Jam for Frances
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:
#46 Just In Case You Want to Fly
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:
#45 The Invisible Boy
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:
#44 Gentle Giant Octopus
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:
#43 Balloons Over Broadway
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
#42 Extra Yarn
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
#41 The King of Kindergarten
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
#40 Rosie Revere, Engineer
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:
#39 Humphrey the Lost Whale
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
#38 Dear Bear
Dear Bear, by Joanna Harrison, taps into common experiences and feelings your students have likely had. I also love it for how it exposes students to the many purposes behind writing a letter. From making requests, to asking questions, to extending an invitation - letters are an important form of communication our students need to master.
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco:
booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/
#37 Me...Jane
Sequencing, and then some!
Me...Jane, by Patrick McDonnell, brings biography down to size in a totally approachable way. You’ll root for Jane and her dream coming true - and that’s only the beginning of the story! Students will explore how to determine importance when sequencing to create a timeline of Dr. Jane Goodall’s impressive and inspiring accomplishments.
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:
#36 Chicks and Salsa
Chicks and Salsa, by Aaron Reynolds and illustrated by Paulette Bogan, is silly, and savory, and special all rolled into one. We explore alliteration and have a lot of fun doing it with this text!
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
#35 Henri Matisse: Drawing With Scissors
Henri Matisse: Drawing With Scissors, by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Jessie Hartland, proves that biographies can be fun to read and fun to write. Told in first person by an elementary student, this text makes biography approachable and doable.
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:
litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle
#34 My Papi Has a Motorcycle
Idea maps can help shape our perspectives in writing.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle, by Isabel Quintero, brings all the feels! Memories of times gone by can be rich resources for writing personal narratives. Learn how 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
#33 The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter
Turning facts into metaphors on today’s episode!
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter, by Shabazz Larkin, is a beautiful blend of genres, information, figurative language, and gratitude. Your students will learn a lot, and play a lot, with the delightful words and pictures in this book.
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
#32 Meanwhile
Make writing more sophisticated with transitions!
It’s amazing how polished student writing can sound when transitional words and phrases are used in all the right places. Meanwhile, by Jules Feiffer, is an all time favorite book for introducing them. It’s quirky, and zany, and so much fun to read aloud. Kids get drawn in from the very first ‘meanwhile’.
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
#31 Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
What’s a growing plot? Find out in this episode!
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, is full of both obvious and subtle changes that make the growing plot a lot of fun. Students can try out the technique for themselves in LitCentric Radio’s matching 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
#30 Boy + Bot
Shifts in point of view make for a fun plot!
Boy + Bot by Ame Dyckman, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino, uses repetition and its characters’ unique perspectives to charm and delight us. Even the youngest readers will be in on the joke!
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
#29 The Day You Begin
Exploring tiny moments, this week on LitCentric Radio!
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael Lopez, will give you all the feels! It’s the perfect book for building your writing community because it demonstrates the beauty in our differences and the value of human connection. We’ll take a look at how figurative language can be used to help tiny moment blossom.
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
Replay #10 The Dot
Episode #10 originally aired on May 13, 2019.
Practice empathy in this episode as we explore what makes a character tick.
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is a text you’ll truly fall in love with - from the first moment you meet the main character, to her relatable problem, and the remarkable conclusion. Listen as we explore what the character says, what she does, what she thinks, and what she feels.
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
Replay #4 Library Lion
Episode #4 originally aired on April 1, 2019.
Yes! Your students can learn to analyze text!
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, is a charming tale of curiosity, empathy, and understanding. The traditional-style illustrations are endearing as is the lion himself.
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
#28 Game Changers
“Whatever you become, you become in your head first.”
Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James E. Ransome, is a powerful text that will knock your socks off! As informative as it is inspiring, it will leave you with a sense of wonder. And hey, why not explore character traits with real-life heroes?
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
#27 We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Pictures help us analyze text and write independently!
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins is a beloved read loud with a powerful lesson on perspective. We’ll support students to analyze the fictional narrative structure of this text to go beyond the lesson it teaches and include some sophistication that even the youngest writers can handle.
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
#26 Jabari Jumps
We’re exploring empathy with evidence on today’s episode.
Everybody loves Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. Today we’ll use this inspiring text to explore how Jabari’s father shows empathy toward his son, and we’ll find evidence along the way.
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
Replay #9 Pattern Fish
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
#25 Not Quite Snow White
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
Bonus Episode Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
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
Bonus Episode Enemy Pie
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
#24 What’s the Difference? 10 Animal Look-Alikes
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