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Frankie Sparks And The Talent Show Trick Book 2 Lit Log (novel study) (For Dista
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Frankie Sparks And The Talent Show Trick Book 2 by Megan Frazer Blakemore. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use text to determine meaning of words/phrases - use context for word recognition and understanding - use text to ask/answer questions - recount stories - describe characters, setting, events - use illustrations to help understand text This lit log can be used for direct reading instruction (guided reading, no
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
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Naomis Too Lit Log (Novel Study)
This lit log (novel study) is for the realistic fiction, Naomis Too (by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Audrey Vernick) about a blended, biracial family. Themes in this novel include: - blended, biracial family - racism - self identity - talking about feelings - diversity - middle school issues - friendships - marriage and divorce - social justice - community involvement Naomis Too is a sequel to Two Naomis. However, it could be read without reading Two Naomis. Th
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Reading, School Counseling
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +61
The Dog Who Lost His Bark Lit Log (novel study)
This lit log (novel study) by MrsDsEducationalTools is for The Dog Who Lost His Bark by Eoin Colfer and illustrated by P.J. Lynch about a mistreated puppy and the boy who becomes his best friend. The themes in this novel include: * connections and trust * animal abuse and pet responsibility * family * divorce The key skills in the lit log are: * use text to answer questions, explain, draw inferences, cite textual evidence * determine theme, central idea, summarize *
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
 +51
Sarai And The Meaning of Awesome Lit Log (novel study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Sarai And The Meaning Of Awesome by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown. This is a chapter book about Sarai, a Latina icon, and her multigenerational family. Family is the main theme of the book. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use context for word recognition/understanding - use text to ask/answer questions - recount stories/central message - describe characters/events - explain how illustrations help words This lit log c
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
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Searching for Lottie Lit Log (novel study)
This is a lit log (novel study) by MrsDsEducationalTools for Searching for Lottie (by Susan L Ross). The main character, a 12 year-old girl, decides to do her school family research project on her namesake, her nana’s sister who the family thinks died during the Holocaust. Key focus skills in the lit log are: * use text to explain, draw inferences, cite textual evidence * determine theme, central idea, summarize * describe, compare, contrast, analyze characters, setting, events * co
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +35
Scarlet Ibis Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Scarlet Ibis by Gill Lewis, a realistic fiction. The themes of the book are: foster care, siblings, family life, special needs, autism, and mental health issues. The focus skills of the lit log are: * cite textual evidence * determine theme/central idea/summarize * describe/analyze characters/plot * use text to determine meaning of/analyze words/phrases * explain/analyze points of view * make connections/analyze text/illustrations R
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +21
Ruby in the Sky Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Ruby in the Sky by Jeanne Zulick Rerruolo, a realistic fiction book written in a 12-year old girl’s voice. Themes in the book are: acceptance of those who are different than you (prejudice, diversity, bullying); standing up for the truth; the walls people hide behind and being brave; women’s rights; immigration; death of a family member; single parent home; and fascination with the moon) The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
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The Sky at Our Feet Lit Log (Novel Study)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for The Sky at Our Feet by Nadia Hashimi, written in the voice of a 12 year-old, about an American child of an undocumented parent from Afghanistan and a child with epilepsy on the run in New York City. The themes of the book are: immigration, friendship, family, and identity conflict. The focus skills of the lit log are: * use text to explain/draw inferences/cite textual evidence * determine theme/central idea/summarize * describe/compar
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading
Road Trip With Max And His Mom Lit Log
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Road Trip With Max And His Mom by Linda Urban with illustrations by Katie Kath. This is a chapter book about a third grade boy whose parents have recently divorced and is going on a road trip with his mom. The expressive illustrations add to understanding the text. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use phonics/word analysis skills - use context for word recognition/understanding - use text to ask/answer questions - recount sto
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
 +21
Cinnamon Moon Lit Log
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Cinnamon Moon by Tess Hilmo. This is a historical fiction written from the point of view of a twelve-year old girl who survived the Peshtigo fire with her eleven-year old brother. Themes include the Great Chicago fire, society in mid 19th century America, prejudice, and child labor. The key focus skills of the lit log are: - use text to explain/draw inferences/cite evidence - describe/compare/contrast/analyze characters, setting, events - use
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, Social Studies
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.4
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Wish Lit Log
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Wish by Barbara O’Connor.
The themes in this realistic fiction are: unstable home life, family, love, friendship, hope, parent in jail and parent with emotional issues.
The key focus skills of the lit log are:
- use text to explain/draw inferences
- describe characters, setting, events
- describe/compare/contrast point of view
- determine theme/summarize
This lit log can be used for direct reading instruction (guided reading, n
3rd - 6th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
 +13
The Year of the Garden Lit Log
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for The Year of the Garden book in the Anna Wang (Wong) series by Andrea Cheng and illustrated by Patrice Barton.
The key focus skills of the lit log are:
- use text to ask/answer questions/explain/draw inferences
- describe characters, setting, events
- and explain/make connections between illustrations/text.
Other skills in the lit log are:
- recount stories/determine theme/summarize
- use phonics and word analysis skills (c
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
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Friends for Freedom The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Lit Log
This is a lit log for Friends of Freedom The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass (by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell). It is a great book to read in February (Black History Month) or March (Women's History Month). Themes of this picture book are: civil rights, slavery, abolitionists, suffragists, and social reformers.
The lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction.
Reading standards for Informational Text grades 1-5
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy
CCSS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
, RI.1.3
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Waylon! Even More Awesome Lit Log
This is a lit log for Waylon! Even More Awesome by Sara Pennypacker with expressive illustrations by Marla Frazee. Themes of the book are: friendship, dogs, collaboration, school, family, and science.
This lit log can be used for direct reading instruction (guided reading, literature circle, novel study, close reading) or as a guide for a read aloud.
The focus skills for the lit log are: use text to explain/draw inferences; determine them/summarize; describe characters, settin
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
 +16
Just Dance Lit Log
This lit log is for Just Dance, a realistic fiction by Patricia MacLachlan, about a fourth grade girl who finds her voice and comes to understand the voices of those closest to her.
The lit log can be used as a guide for direct reading instruction (guided reading, novel study, literature circle, closed reading) or as a guide for a read aloud.
The key focus skills of the lit log are: using phonetic/word analysis skills (compound words); using text to determine meaning of words/p
2nd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.2.1
, RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
 +19
Project Droid Science No Fair Lit Log
This lit log is for Project Droid Science No Fair (by Nancy Krulik and Amanda Burwasser and illustrated by Mike Moran), a short humorous chapter book with delightful illustrations. The themes of the book are robots, science and technology, school, friends, bullies, ad family.
The main focus skills of the lit log are: using text to ask/answer questions; describing characters and explaining how their actions contribute to the sequence of events; explaining how illustrations contribute
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.2
, RL.1.3
 +21
Three Pennies Lit Log
This is a lit log for Three Pennies by Melanie Crowder.
This book is mostly a realistic fiction about foster care, family life, and adoption. However, there are also short chapters about a Confucius-quoting owl and the development of an earthquake.
The main focus skill of the lit log is to use text to explain/draw inferences. Other skills are: determine theme/summarize; use text to determine meaning of words/phrases; describe/compare/contrast characters, setting, events; and de
4th - 7th, Adult Education
Balanced Literacy, Literature
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +16
Genevieve's War Lit Log
This is a lit log for Genevieve's War, a historical fiction about World War II set in Alsace, France, written by Patricia Reilly Giff. Genevieve's War Lit Log can be used as a guide for direct reading instruction (literature circle, novel study, guided reading, close reading) or used as a guide for a read aloud.
The main focus skill of the lit log is to use text to explain/draw inferences (including make predictions and make personal comments). Other focus skills are: describe/compa
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Literature, World History
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +13
Freedom's Price Lit Log
This is a lit log for Freedom's Price an excellent historical fiction by Michaela MacColl and Rosemary Nichols. It is the story of Eliza Scott, Dred and Harriet Scott's daughter. This second book in the Hidden Histories Series about children and little-known events in American history is about slavery, pre-Civil War America, and the Dred Scott decision. This lit log can be used for direct reading instruction (for guided reading, novel study, literature circle, or close reading). Als
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +12
The Principal's Underwear Is Missing Lit Log
This is a lit log for The Principal's Underwear Is Missing (written and illustrated by Holly Kowitt). The graphic illustrations greatly assist the reluctant reader.
This humorous book deals with some serious issues that upper elementary/middle school students deal with daily: personal/social issues; friendships; frenemies; bullying; teasing; pranks; growing up; cliques and interest groups; and parent and school expectations and rules.
This lit log can be used as a guide for direc
4th - 7th
Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
 +19
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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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