Student Name: Sarah
Grade: 1
Date: 10/15/2023
Book Title: "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"
Author: Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle
Summary: This classic picture book introduces young readers to different colors and animals. Each page features a different animal, with a simple, rhyming text that asks, "Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?" The animal then responds, naming another animal that it sees. The book ends with a mirror, so that children can see themselves and say, "I see me!"
Discussion Questions:
- What are the different animals that the brown bear sees?
- What colors are associated with each animal?
- Why do you think the book ends with a mirror?
- What is your favorite part of the book?
Example 2: Chapter Book
Student Name: Michael
Grade: 4
Date: 11/05/2023
Book Title: "The Magic Tree House" series by Mary Pope Osborne
Summary: The Magic Tree House series follows the adventures of two siblings, Jack and Annie, who find a magical tree house that takes them to different times and places. In each book, they learn about history, culture, and science while solving mysteries and overcoming challenges.
Discussion Questions:
- What are some of the different places that Jack and Annie travel to?
- What do they learn about history and culture in each book?
- What challenges do they face and how do they overcome them?
- Which book in the series is your favorite and why?
Example 3: Graphic Novel
Student Name: Emily
Grade: 6
Date: 12/01/2023
Book Title: "Amulet" series by Kazu Kibuishi
Summary: The Amulet series is a graphic novel series that follows the adventures of Emily Hayes and her brother Navin. When their father goes missing, they find a magical amulet that leads them to a parallel universe called Alledia. There, they meet new friends and battle evil forces in order to find their father and save the world.
Discussion Questions:
- What are some of the different creatures and beings that Emily and Navin encounter in Alledia?
- How does the amulet help them on their journey?
- What challenges do they face and how do they overcome them?
- What do you think the overall message of the series is?