Differentiation Video Library and Grades 3-5 Read Alouds
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Videos
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Tiered Read Aloud Activity
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Read Aloud Introduction
Student Responses
Read Alouds
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Social Issues
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The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson
Freedom on the Menu by Carole B. Weatherford
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Rosa by: Nikki Giovanni
Through My Eyes By: Ruby Bridges
Fly Away Home By: Eve Bunting
Character Analysis
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Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
Because of Winn Dixie by: Kate DiCamillo
Chrysanthemum by: Kevin Henkes
Jamaica's Find by:Jaunita Havill
The Memory String by: Eve Bunting
Sarah, Plain and Tall by: Patricia MacLachlan
Fiction
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The Pain and The Great One by: Judy Blume
Rosie and Michael By: Judith Viorst
Thank You, Mr. Falker by: Patricia Palocco
Tiger Rising By: Katie DiCamillo
Esperanza Rising By: Pam Munoz Ryan
CHRYSANTHEMUM
By: Kevin Henkes
Chrysanthemum lovers her name, until she starts going to school and other children
-In the story the author writes, "She was absolutely perfect." Why do you think the parents were saying this?
-What are the reasons why Chrysanthemum loves her name?
- Why do you think Chrysanthemum's classmates make fun of her name?
-Why do you think the author chose the name "Jane" for Chrysanthemum to wish her name was?
-How did Mrs. Twinkle try and make Chrysantemum feel better?
-How has Chrysanthemum changed from the beginning of the story to the end?