Thankful Tales

It is good to find the time to be thankful. Thanksgiving should be an attitude we practice every day like in the inspirational stories below.

Objective: Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media.

LA Standards:

Student: I.A.1, I.B.2, I.C.4, IV.A.3

Staff: I.A.1, I.A.2, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.A.2, III.B.1, III.C.2, IV.A.1, IV.B.2, IV.C.1, IV.D.3

ASL WORDS THEME: Thankful

STORYTIME

Let's BEE Thankful

Burach, Ross

AR Quiz No. 509517

RL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 0.5

Bumble and Bee are excited to paint pumpkins and help Froggy make a special apple pie. When the weather turns frosty, Froggy decides to find a quiet place to settle in for the winter. Book #3

The Thankful Book

Parr, Todd

AR Quiz No. 504737

RL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 0.5

This book celebrates all the little things kids can give thanks for and inspires readers to remember all of life's special moments.

Being Thankful

Mayer, Mercer

AR Quiz No. 173877

RL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 0.5

Little Critter learns how to be grateful for what he has rather than always wishing for something better.

Just So Thankful

Mayer, Mercer

AR Quiz No. 109525

RL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 0.5

There's a new kid in town who has everything Little Critter wants: a Super Streak scooter, his own cell phone, and even a limousine! Little Critter soon realizes, however, that he has something money cannot buy, a family who loves and adores him.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBILITY

TEACHER TOOLS

This week students and teachers explore the various ways to navigate basic digital features on Destiny.