THANKFULNESS EXPRESS

Everyone, hop on the thankfulness express, where all ingratitude turns into gratefulness. The stories below remind us of the importance of renewing our thoughts and being content.

Objective: Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations.

ALA Standards:

Student: I.B.2, 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: November-Themed Vocabulary

STORYTIME

Bear Says Thanks

Wilson, Karma

AR Quiz No. 153727

RL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 0.5

Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.

Splat Says Thank You!

Scotton, Rob

AR Quiz No. 155122

RL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 0.5

In this Thanksgiving-themed story, Splat the Cat figures out how to let Seymour know that he is thankful for their friendship. Based on the series created by Rob Scotton.

Thank You, Omu!

Mora, Oge

AR Quiz No. 199108

RL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 0.5

When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until the pot is empty.

Thankful

Vickers, Elaine

AR Quiz No. 519438

RL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 0.5

A child moves through daily routines, expressing thankfulness for many things at home and out and about.

STUDENT LIBRARY & TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBILITY

TEACHER TOOLS

Support classroom connections through genre-based reading suggestions.