#2ndaryELA Archive
#2ndaryELA is a group of middle and high school English Language Arts teachers looking to share ideas and best practices. We chat every Tuesday night at 8 pm EST using #2ndaryELA. We'd love for you to join us!
Tuesday March 15, 2016
probably the most important reason for using picture books
A2: speaking skills (diction, inflection, timing), punctuation, theme, characterization...options are endless.
A2: I personally have not used any in the middle school.I did in the elementary school. So excited to be in on this chat tonight!
A2 Quick writes, mini lessons, discussing controversial topics, building background knowledge, critical responses to visual text.
A2 I'm here to steal ideas but, would love to use them to engage in literary devices
Yes! My Ss have enjoyed writing fractured fairy tales & reading them aloud 2 peers
A2 To create curiosity for a new unit and to lead towards inquiry!
My students write a children's book of Fahrenheit 451 as a summative assignment. Love multi-genre writing.
A2 Picture books are great for studying author’s craft because illustrations add a very accessible layer to craft of a story
A2: I use google slide presentation to share PB w/ Ps on class website w/l nks to trailers, reviews.
https://t.co/HBHQasnL63
Q3: What benefits have you seen from using picture books?
So excited to have you here
A3 Brings laughter in the classroom, shorter texts more accessible for struggling readers & ESL students
A2: creating a text set based on a theme (characters who have a disability/challenge), looking beyond bias
A3: Students get excited about a topic or a unit if I peak their interest with a great picture book.
A2 picture books are great for teaching implicit meaning
Picture books are so great to introduce tough topics to kids, starts us with curiosity and then leads to further learning
A3 PB= Increased interest, readiness for more reading, curiosity, questioning...
That sounds amazing, do you have it written up somewhere to share?
The Secret Life of GrownUps. Used w/ middle school as a mentor text. Each student created a new file- 3D graphics
A3- Engagement from lower level readers, creativity and excitement
A3 One benefit of rdg picture books is Ss reread & read closely painlessly. We often read text only first, then add images.
Exactly, what an incredible gift we can give them
A3 started class w/one today. Lightened the mood, relaxed the class, started a disc
A3: It "levels" the class. PB are great for auditory and visual learners. The illustrations bring the words to life.
A3: Opportunities where Ss see themselves as writers/illustrators when able 2 write an alternate ending or a class
A3 PBs create a community of readers around a shared experience, invite disc about diverse perspectives and experiences.
A3: picture books level the academic playing feel. All Ss feel "smart."
Benefits for us include feeling of belonging, safety, that literacy is accessible and that we can be readers and writers
Humor as an educational tool is so underrated!
A3. PBs build awesome excitement for reading! Love seeing HS Ss' eyes light up when you bring out PBs.
A2. I have used picture books as mentor texts to introduce and model a variety of skills.
A3: students are more engaged with text, allows struggling readers and writers a safe place to express thoughts and opinions
Faithful Elephants - an amazing look at the consequences of war for those not actively in the war.
A3: another benefit is Ss become familiar with authors and illustrators and can identify their work and style
A3; There is a feeling when reading a picture book that makes a student feel safe. Powerful statement from a student.
Q4: What benefits have you seen from using picture books?
Absolutely, Ss, regardless of age, enjoy being read to! Reading aloud to our Ss, short or long texts are valuable.
A4 My grandfather was an illustrator so the quality of the pictures in picture books is always important to me
Have you guys read The Matchbox Diary? Love that book n the ideas w that are amazing
A3. Picture books are a fun engaging way to hook students and model content skills.
It is tough to misbehave or act out when you are laughing and having fun
Non-fiction children's books 2 introduce French Revolution to 6th grd. Stdt created Fakebook pages for major people
The interaction between images and text fascinates me. It matters if author and illustrator communicated
A4 PB= Higher engagement and interest. Reading PB doesn't feel like work to Ss but they are actually learning many things.
A4 Some of the books my grandfather illustrated. Lots of early readers. Super hard to find now. https://t.co/gn8rGmElg4
Q4 should be: How do you decide which picture books to use?
A sense of nostalgia. A time it is okay to revert being a little kid
A4. I look to my PLN for advice, also ask the elementary libs in my district for suggestions!
I don't know that one, thank you for sharing
I was blown away when they said that.
Hannah's Suitcase when teaching Anne Frank - another real, lost person to the Holocaust
A2.2 As a history teacher, I let my content be my guide.
A4 Stories that invite complex thinking—like anything by Shaun Tan. Also, stories to interest the Ss in front of me
A springboard for philosophy club (small group discussions about related issues) https://t.co/565IDjnUZC
Q4: What benefits have you seen from using picture books?
A4: When looking for good books I look online for book lists about a topic and then read the books to see if they are a good fit
A3: Ss like to indicate how a younger student would read at a literal level and miss the meaning they have gleaned
A4: I try to think thematically. Try to find pieces that have a common thread so Ss can draw connections.
A4: depends on purpose. Love Jon Klassen for introducing implicit meaning
Q5: What are your favorite picture books for the classroom?
I hope you are ready to share which picture books you love!
Comparative religion section of a course, non-fiction books @ various religions. More accessible then course text
I LOVE THAT BOOK! Emmanuel's Dream is amazing.
A5 William Steig books great to teach theme. Illustrators Lisbeth Zwerger & Maurice Sendak are awesome. https://t.co/aFpYDmtXwS
Q4: Reach out to my PLN, peeps, friends, and my STUDENTS.
Some pre-planned w/particular units; I pull others based on current events and issues w/specific S grps https://t.co/pkWbCEWkjt
Q4 should be: How do you decide which picture books to use?
Patricia Polacco shoul be every history Ts BFF
A5: If you teach Reconstruction in your classroom, be sure to include THE AMAZING AGE OF JOHN ROY LYNCH by
A5: The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier is my favourite. I use it every year for a different purpose.
A5 Rosa! I have a dream! So many that really tell the story in American History with great stories and pictures!
A5: Henry's Freedom Box, Pink & Say
Q5 An Angel for Solomon Singer by Rylant, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by Joyce, Patrol by Myers
My recent new favorites include Be A Friend, the Night Gardener, The Quickest Kid in Clarksville and anything by
Hello! I'm late to the convo and new all together! I'm Christine from Tween Spirit on Tpt
Agree, agree! What an incredible person.
A5: So few of me by Peter Reynolds for my over-committed AP students
Q4: and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention our host, for her always on point PB recommendations.
have you watched Emmanuel's Gift. Great tie in to the book.
There are certain favorites in our classroom is a huge one, so is
A5: I love Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts
A5 Lost and Found by Shaun Tan contains 3 amazing picture books. Great for deep analysis and Lost Thing is also short film
I just blogged last week about this on https://t.co/oi8iFCemqo I teach plot stages with pic books before novels in middle school
Thank you Jimmy, I am obssessed in a good way
A5: also anything by Oliver Jeffers for teaching tone
"African Beginnings" about early civilizations in Africa. Under explored in typical texts
A5 Recently used What Do You Do With an Idea, The Most Magnificent Thing and Ish in a ML makerspace.
Q5: Ss enjoy with a social justice focus: 1 Well, If the World were a Village, The Carpet Boys Gift, https://t.co/UIv27gT7ue
Squids will be Squids - I esp. like to pull the friendship short stories - irritation w/others = bonding https://t.co/nm9ynQeYPL
Q5: What are your favorite picture books for the classroom?
Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Next week's chat on . See you on 3/22 at 8pm EST
I love her books! Thunder Cake and Just Plain Fancy are favs.
me too. My book shelfs are overflowing and I am in no way upset about that.
Most wordless picture books are amazing for teaching inference - Bluebird by Bob Staake is incredible
. What do you do with an idea?, Fox, too many to pick!
The Invisible Boy by is an incredible book for talking about loneliness and friendship
A5: It's silly but I love Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka. Helps students with read aloud and inflection.
There's a great one I used to start arg essay research called "But I Read it on the Internet". Great intro for eval websites
I love The Wolves in the Wall is a genius for all ages of readers
Thank you so much for chatting about picture books, keep the titles coming
A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years-to examine use of primary sources & how interpretation of artifacts change w/ context
Thank you for all the great ideas!!
Yes, really what is not to love about .
Thank you so much for inviting me to host chat - lovely topic indeed
- I also like The Mysteries of Harris Burdick for what-if conversations and writing starters
The World That Jack Built Ruth Brown-For modeling use of mood/ tone;development of characters and environmental impact of humans
Thanks to and . Lots of ideas about using picture books in secondary classes. Thanks for all of the title recs.
Thank you for hosting and TY everyone 4 sharing wonderful new titles of picture books that I need to save up for!
Toni Morrison's "Remember" about school desegregation, amazing photos
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson is a wonderful companion text for To Kill a Mockingbird
I'm a little late to the party but I'm about to start tweeting
A1: picture books make reading fun and engaging especially for reluctant readers. Show the many ways to share stories
A2: I used American Born Chinese with a group of struggling readers to teach stereotypes. They loved it!
A3: Ss could focus on the themes and ideas rather than struggling with the words. Ss enjoyed reading.
A3: We practiced decoding the meaning of pictures--essential skill for a media heavy world
A4: which books include the themes we need to discuss, the complexity for HS Ss, and a high interest level
A5: I love teaching the graphic novel American Born Chinese. I would love to teach Maus someday!!
After thought but great book is Baseball Saved Us
