Book clubs are sprouting up all over, and so are book club guides—but not all book club guides are equal. Many focus on a specific type of book club, or they take a generic approach of one size fits all; and most do not take into account the special needs of librarians and educators working with young readers. This guide has it all, and it will help you ensure that your book club meetings are both fun and educational. Focusing on children in grades 3-8 (and their families), the book offers 100 ready-made book club instructions for popular children's and YA titles—from newer releases, such as Theresa Nelson's Ruby Electric and Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer to perennial favorites and award-winning classics, such as Johanna Hurwitz's Much Ado about Aldo and Gary Soto's Baseball in April and Other Stories. Along with thought-provoking discussion questions, you'll find all the background information you need to conduct lively book discussions with a variety of readers-plot summary, themes and characters description, genre, reading level, author and award information, related reads, and more. The guide describes four types of family-oriented book clubs—family, mother/daughter, father/son, and readers' rap—as well as a book club for kids only. The author provides practical instructions for making each type of book club successful. For each title, she provides a plot summary, characterization sketches, questions to use for provocative discussion, and follow-up bibliographies on similar reads. Notes on genres, themes, and reading levels are also provided. The selected titles reflect some of the best, most current, and most popular children's literature. In addition, a broad scope of genres and multicultural titles are included. Perfect for public library programs and after school book clubs, this is a one-stop resource, with practical, ready-made plans that can easily be adapted to multiple environments. Grades 3-8.

The Alpha Rap was written because many kids like the beat and flow of this literary genre and they don’t have to be a Whitney Houston type singer to rap. Although some rap lyrics are discouraging, rap can instruct a constructive power and magnify the perception of children. Many attach a negative label to rap as derogative lyrics, but I yearned to demonstrate that a clean and clear teaching method can be successful through rapping. The Alpha Rap delivers information to heighten knowledge of the phonetic sounds of the alphabets to children by means of rapping. This book by the way of rapping creates a deeper understanding for individuals in learning the alphabets’ sounds. The Alpha Rap is a learning tool to encourage children in learning how to read by teaching alphabets’ sounds through rapping and visualizations.

These two fun rap and rhyming stories will capture the attention and delight of a young child as he interacts rapping verses with pictures. As you Read - Rap the beat - and hear the Rhyme. Kids catch on quickly. You will too. Grammy and Grandson's days together are always special. See Grammy's BIG FEET and his LITTLE FEET, walk in sand, rain, snow and then run home. Follow Grammy's car, where he is buckled in tight, as they go HERE, THERE and EVERYWHERE - the busy streets; red and green lights; bank, park and grocery store. See the action between waitress and him while in Grammy's favorite restaurant. The day isn't over yet, so keep on rapping - unless you're like the Grandson - tired but very happy ...

Learning to read is super easy with Tippie the elephant. These sequential reading books were designed with a focus on sound development; linking sounds and letters as well as building success and self-confidence in reading. The first ten books in the series focus on short vowels; simple consonants; blends and sight words. Titles in Level 1: 1. Tippie and the cat 2. Tippie and the hen 3. Tippie and Fin jig 4. Tippie the cop 5. Tippie and Mum 6. Tippie likes to rap 7. Tippie and the vet 8. Tippie and Fin swim 9. Tippie and the frog 10. Tippie and the bug

List of members in v. 1, 6, 12.

Differentiate content, process, and product and promote content-area literacy with this dynamic kit about world cultures through time. This kit provides leveled informational texts featuring key historical themes and topics embedded within targeted literacy instruction. Teachers can assess comprehension of informational text using the included Culminating Activity. Additionally, teachers can use multimedia activities to engage students and extend learning. The 60 colorful Leveled Text Cards in this kit are written at four distinct reading levels, each card featuring subtle symbols that denote differentiated reading levels, making differentiation strategies easy to implement. Leveled Texts for Differentiated Content-Area Literacy: World Cultures Through Time Complete Kit includes: Leveled Text Cards; digital resources; Lessons; a Culminating Activity; Tiered Graphic Organizers; Assessment Tools; and audio recordings (of thematic raps and leveled texts).

This is the first book to discuss in detail how rap music is put together musically and how it contributes to the formation of cultural identities for both artists and audiences. It also argues that current skeptical attitudes toward music analysis in popular music studies are misplaced and need to be reconsidered if cultural studies are to treat seriously the social force of rap music, popular musics, and music in general. Drawing extensively on recent scholarship in popular music studies, cultural theory, communications, critical theory, and musicology, Krims redefines 'music theory' as meaning simply 'theory about music', in which musical poetics (the study of how musical sound is deployed) may play a crucial role when its claims are contextualized and demystified. Theorizing local and global geographies of rap, Krims discusses at length the music of Ice Cube, the Goodie MoB, KRS-One, Dutch group the Spookrijders, and Canadian Cree rapper Bannock.

Teach second grade students close reading strategies that strengthen their fluency and comprehension skills! Students will read and analyze various types of texts to get the most out of the rich content. Their reading skills will improve as they answer text-dependent questions, compare and contrast texts, and learn to use close reading strategies on their own! The lessons are designed to make close reading strategies accessible, interactive, grade appropriate, and fun. The lesson plans are easy to follow, and offer a practical model built on research-based comprehension and fluency strategies.

Are you ready to take your freestyle rap skills to the next level? Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rapper looking to refine your craft, HowExpert Guide to Freestyle Rap is your ultimate resource for mastering the art of improvised rapping. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to become a confident and skilled freestyle rapper. Inside this book, you'll discover: - Chapter 1: The History and Evolution of Freestyle Rap - Explore the origins and evolution of freestyle rap, and learn about the influential artists who shaped the genre. - Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Freestyle Rap - Understand the essential elements of rhythm, flow, and rhyming, and develop the right mindset to excel in freestyle rap. - Chapter 3: Building Your Rap Vocabulary - Expand your lexicon, master slang and vernacular, and harness the power of wordplay and puns to enhance your freestyling. - Chapter 4: Mastering Rhymes and Rhythms - Learn basic and advanced rhyme techniques, understand meter and tempo, and play with cadence and syncopation to create dynamic flows. - Chapter 5: Techniques for Freestyle Rap - Discover effective techniques such as word association, storytelling, punchlines, and improvisation to elevate your freestyling. - Chapter 6: Developing Your Unique Style - Identify your influences, experiment with different styles, find your unique voice, and create your signature sound. - Chapter 7: Practicing Freestyle Rap - Follow daily practice routines, use beats for practice, record and analyze your freestyles, and utilize prompts and challenges to improve. - Chapter 8: Crafting Engaging Freestyle Lyrics - Generate ideas and themes, structure your verses, use metaphors and imagery, and create memorable punchlines that captivate your audience. - Chapter 9: Enhancing Your Delivery - Improve your vocal techniques, breath control, articulation, and utilize emotion and energy to enhance your stage presence and confidence. - Chapter 10: Performing Freestyle Rap Live - Prepare for performances, engage your audience, handle mistakes gracefully, and participate in cyphers and battles. - Chapter 11: Freestyle Rap Battles - Learn how to prepare for battles, understand battle etiquette, and develop strategies to win. - Chapter 12: Collaborating with Other Artists - Freestyle in cyphers, network in the hip-hop community, collaborate on freestyles, and give and receive constructive feedback. - Chapter 13: Recording and Sharing Your Freestyles - Set up a home studio, choose the right equipment, learn recording techniques, and share your music online. - Chapter 14: Building Your Freestyle Rap Career - Promote yourself as a freestyle rapper, utilize social media, find performance opportunities, build your personal brand, and understand music distribution and legal considerations. - Chapter 15: Overcoming Common Challenges - Deal with writer’s block, manage performance anxiety, balance creativity with commercial goals, and stay motivated and persistent. - Chapter 16: Continuous Improvement and Growth - Set and achieve goals, learn from criticism and failure, keep up with industry trends, and commit to lifelong learning and skill development. - Chapter 17: Advanced Freestyle Rap Techniques - Master multisyllabic rhymes, advanced wordplay, and freestyling with complex rhythms. - Chapter 18: Inspiring Stories from Successful Freestyle Rappers - Gain insights from notable freestyle artists, learn lessons from their journeys, and receive tips and advice for aspiring freestylers. - Chapter 19: Resources for Freestyle Rappers - Access a curated list of recommended books and articles, useful websites and online communities, tools and software for rappers, and inspirational stories and interviews. - Appendices: Includes a glossary of freestyle rap terms, sample freestyle exercises and prompts, and worksheet templates for lyric writing and performance planning to support your journey. HowExpert Guide to Freestyle Rap is more than just a book; it's a complete roadmap for anyone passionate about freestyle rapping. Whether you aim to impress in cyphers, compete in rap battles, or build a career in freestyle rap, this guide equips you with the knowledge, techniques, and confidence to achieve your goals. Start your freestyle rap journey today and become the rapper you've always dreamed of being! HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z. Visit HowExpert.com to learn more.

Ideal for Introduction to Special Education/Introduction to Exceptionalities courses, this supplementary text provides strategies pre-service and in-service teachers can use to apply the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to their lesson planning. UDL lesson planning considers "up front" potential barriers that could limit access to instruction for some learners and helps teachers brainstorm possible solutions before lessons begin. The lessons included in this text are meant as a starting point for general education teachers who have students with special needs in their classrooms and can be adapted for K-12 learners with a wide range of challenges. Key Features: This text consists of lesson plans to address learners from ten major disability areas covered in every standard Introductory textbook: Intellectual Disabilities; Learning Disabilities; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Emotional or Behavioral Disorders; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Speech and Language Disorders; Hearing Impairments; Visual Impairments; Physical Disabilities; Health Disabilities, and Related Low-Incidence Disabilities; and Gifted and Talented. Metcalf provides one lesson plan at the elementary school level and one at the secondary level for each area of exceptionality.