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Finding Lost Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a MrsDsEducationalTools lit log for Finding Lost by Holly Goldberg Sloan. Themes include family, death/loss, change, friendship, and finding joy. Focus skills in the lit log are: * cite text, draw inferences * determine theme or central idea, summarize * analyze characters, plot, setting * use text to determine meaning of words/phrases * describe, explain, analyze point of view This lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruct
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Novel Studies
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+71
Tear This Down Lit Log (novel study)
This is a lit log (novel study) for Tear This Down by Barbara Dee, a middle grade realistic fiction written from the perspective of a seventh-grade girl about using your voice, activism, social justice, historical heroes, friendships, and family. The lit log should be used/modified to best meet the needs of each student/class. Key focus skills in the lit log are: * cite text, draw inferences * determine theme or central idea, summarize * analyze characters, plot, setting * use
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Other (Social Studies)
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+73
Millie Magnus Won't Be Bullied Lit Log (novel study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Millie Magnus Won’t Be Bullied, a very cute chapter book by Brittay Mazique with adorable illustrations by Ebony Glenn. Skills covered in the lit log include: * using text for word recognition and understanding * using text to ask/answer questions and draw inferences * recounting story, determining central message/theme * describing/explaining characters, setting, events * distinguishing and comparing/contrasting own, point of view, n
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Novel Studies, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+78
Tree. Table. Book. Lit Log (Novel Study)
This lit log (novel study) by MrsDsEducationalTools is for Tree. Table. Book. By Lois Lowry. Themes of this book are friendship, neighbors, family, dementia, Autism, acceptance of others, kindness, and Holocaust survivor memories. Lit log focus skills are: - use text to explain, draw inferences, cite textual evidence - determine theme, central idea, summarize - describe, compare/contrast, analyze characters, setting, events/plot - use text to determine meaning of words/phr
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+73
Ways to Build Dreams Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log for Ways to Build Dreams by Renée Watson. The themes of the book are: family, friendships, who you are is more important than what you do, and making a difference in your life. The main focus skills in the lit log are: * use text to answer questions, explain, draw inferences * determine theme, central idea, summarize * describe, compare/contrast characters, setting, events * use text to determine meaning of words/phrases * distinguish, compare/contrast, descri
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+69
Ready, Set, Dough! Lit Log (novel study)
This is a lit log for Ready, Set, Dough! By Kelly J. Baptist (author of Isaiah Dunn is My Hero and Isaiah Dun Saves the Day) Themes in the book are friendship, middle school, family, and goals. Focus goals in the lit log are: * use text to explain, draw inferences, cite evidence * determine theme, central idea, summarize * describe, compare/contrast, analyze characters, setting, events/plot * use text for word recognition/understanding * describe, explain, analyze point
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+78
Grounded Lit Log (Novel Study)
T his is a lit log (novel study) for Grounded by Aisha Saeed, Huda Al Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and S.K. Ali. It is written from the perspectives of four middle grade students who meet while grounded at an airport. Themes include diversity within the Muslim community, family, friendships, being honest with others and yourself, and your missions in life. The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to explain, make inferences, cite textual evidence * determine theme,
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+76
Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log (novel study) for Grounded by Aisha Saeed, Huda Al Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and S.K. Ali. It is written from the perspectives of four middle grade students who meet while grounded at an airport. Themes include diversity within the Muslim community, family, friendships, being honest with others and yourself, and your missions in life. The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to explain, make inferences * determine theme, summarize * describe, c
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+61
You Are Here Connecting flights Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log for You Are Here Connecting Flights edited by Ellen Oh, a cofounder of We Need Diverse Books. This is a fantastic book for middle grade readers. The 12 stories come from the authors’ own experiences. But each author writes about a 12-year-old American of Asian descent who is impacted by racism/prejudice in a crowded Chicago airport. Events cause the 12 strangers to connect. They experience the challenges of racism/prejudice, identity and belonging, younger siblin
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+74
Global Warning Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Global Warning by Steven B. Frank. This great book for middle grade readers is written from the point of view of a twelve-year-old boy, who with his friends write and get passed a Planet Amendment to the Constitution. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use text to explain/draw inferences/cite evidence - determine them/central idea/summarize - describe/compare/contrast/analyze characters, setting, events/plot - use text to
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+58
Not an Easy win Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log (novel study) for Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles (author of Take Back the Block), a middle grade realistic fiction written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy about facing challenges, what people think about you versus who you think you are, a multigenerational family, friendships, and a parent in jail. The lit log should be used/modified to best meet the needs of each student/class. Key focus skills in the lit log are: * use text to explain, draw in
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, School Counseling
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+62
On Air with Zoe Washington Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log (novel study) by MrsDsEducationalTools for the middle grade realistic fiction On Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks (author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington. In this sequel Zoe and her birth father dream of opening their own restaurant. Themes of following your dreams, social justice, systemic racism, parolees, family, changing friendships, social media, and baking. Even though I think this sequel is another great read, some people may disagree. Zoe lea
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+73
Finally Seen Lit Log (Novel Study)
T his lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Finally Seen by Kelly Yang is a realistic fiction written from the point of view of a middle grade girl. Themes include: using your voice, immigrants, family, friends, you are important, imagination, seeing oneself in books, book banning, bullying/racism, the American dream, being honest with family members, organic farming, and death of a family member. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use text to explain, draw inferences, cite
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Character Education, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+59
Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log (novel study) for Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party by Saadia Faruqi, author of the Yasmin series. The book is written from the viewpoint of an 8-year-old girl. Themes in the book include family, friends, what is important, and thinking before you act. Focus skills in the lit log are: * use text to ask/answer questions, explain, draw inferences * recount stories, determine theme, summarize * describe, compare/contrast characters, setting, events * use text
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
+78
WE WERE THE FIRE BIRMINGHAM 1963 Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log (novel study) for We Were the fire Birmingham 1963 by Shelia P. Moses. Terms that are outdated/offensive are in bold print and in quotes in the answer guide. This historical fiction is told through the eyes of an eleven-year-old boy, but it tells the truth about Birmingham in 1963. The author wants to make sure children learn the truth about the Civil Rights Movement and what really happened in Birmingham in 1963 which led up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 an
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+62
Cookies & Milk Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log (novel study) for Cookies & Milk. It should be noted that this book contains an outdated, inappropriate racial slur in chapter 11. In chapter 12, the main character’s best friend tells him, “That word is like the N-word.” Then his dad tells him, “That word is an insult, Ellis. Said by bullies who want to scare you. People who think they are better than us…We are not bullies. And we will not be scared by bullies.” The book is partly based on the autho
5th - 8th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
+79
Red Berries White Clouds Blue Sky Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log for Red Berries White Clouds Blue Sky, a historical fiction by Sandra Dalla. This book is about a 2nd generation 12-year-old Japanese American girl whose family is sent to an internment camp during World War II. The themes of the book are World War II, tolerance, family, and friendship. * This lit log was revised to edit end of book activities, change font in the standards and answer guide, and put outdated, inappropriate language quoted from the text in bold print
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.5.1
, RL.5.3
, RL.6.1
+35
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom Lit Log (novel study) For Google Docs
This is a lit log for Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom My Story of the Selma Voting Rights March. This is biography by Lynda Blackmon Lowery as told to Elspeth Leacock and Susan Buckley is written from the perspective of a 14-15-year- old girl. The key focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to explain, draw inferences, analyze * determine main idea(s) and details, summarize * determine, distinguish, explain, analyze point of view This lit log can be used/modified t
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
+45
Yasmin The Scientist Lit Log (novel study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools Yasmin The Scientist written by Saadia Faruqi and illustrated by Hatem Aly. The book has short chapters and wonderful illustrations. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words - use context for word recognition and understanding - use text to ask/answer questions - recount stories/sequence events - describe characters, setting, events - use illustrations to help understand text
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
+72
New From Here Lit Log (Novel Study) For Google Docs
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for New From Here by Kelly Yang. The book is a realistic fiction based on the author’s own experience during the Coronavirus pandemic and written from the point of view of a middle grade boy. Themes include: the pandemic, prejudice, bullying, family, friends, multicultural, Asian American hatred, and ADHD. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use text to explain, draw inferences, cite textual evidence - determine theme, central idea
4th - 7th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
+66
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About the store
Experience
over 40 years of teaching in elementary/special ed
Teaching style
I believe "teaching style" and lessons should be modified to meet the needs of students.
I began writing lit logs (novel studies) to assist my students in completing classroom reading lessons. Focus skills in the lit logs are based on reading level expectations and specifically skills many students have found difficult. However, not every student needs to complete vocabulary, word work, or comprehension lessons to help them read passages successfully. Also, lit log end of book activity choices vary in learning style focus.
Awards & shining teacher moments
The best shining teacher moments are...
* seeing a student proud of his/her accomplishments
* watching student progress from year to year
* being recognized years later by students
My own education history
I have a Masters + in the field of education.
Additional biographical information
Check out my multiplication rap.
Mrs. D's Multiplication Rap Remix
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