There Was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly is a F story writ. By Lucille Colandro, illus. By Jared Lee and is perfect for ST. This silly story is about an old lady who swallows a variety of animals to catch the animal she just swallowed. UDL2.5-illus. Through mult. Media(with ST I would use props for a visual) EL15 reinforce key ideas again and again.( this story lends itself to this strat. With its repetition) #UCFLAE3414F17

Journey, writ and illus by Aaron Becker, is a Caldecott award winning MF story that is completely told through pictures. This wordless book would be perfect for IR- allowing students to make up their own story as they follow along. The story is about a little girl who uses her magic crayon to take her on vast journeys to faraway places. UDL1.3-alternatives for visual info. EL#17-provide support through visuals. #UCFLAE3414F17

Click, Clack, Moo is a Caldecott award winning F story writ. By Doreen Cronin, illus. by Betsy Lewin, and would be excellent for RT. This story is about farm animals that negotiate back and forth with the farmer in order to have their demands met. This book has a surprise twist at the end, that kids will love. UDL3.3- guide info. Processing. EL#16-integrate speaking/listening activities. #UCFLAE3414F17

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole is a Caldecott award winning F book written by Mac Barnett, illus. By Jon Klassen. Through illustrations, the story takes the reader on a journey between to friends. As they dig, they come close to reaching something spectacular, but then change direction. UDL 2.5-illustrate through mult. Media. EL#2-promote collaboration. #UCFLAE3414F17

The Kite Runner is a San Francisco Best book of the year HF written by Khaled Hosseini. I would have students use this book as IR. This suspenseful read takes you through the life events of a young boy, existing in a world of monarchy, war, and the rise of the Taliban. UDL7.2-optimize relevance/authenticity. EL4-link lesson to students prior knowledge. #UCFLAE3414F17

Seedfolks is a Newbery award winning RF novel written by Paul Fleischman. This story would be great as a PR, partners could alternate chapters. Each chapter of this story is written from a different neighbors point of view. This story teaches a lot about perspective- as each neighbor is talking about the same events but from their POV. UDL8.3 Foster collab./comm. EL11 Place lang. in meaningful context. #UCFLAE3414F17

Flowers for Algernon is a Hugo award winning SF novel, written by Daniel Keys. This novel would be great to use in a LC setting, specifically with older kids. The story follows the life of a young man who undergoes a surgery to increase his intelligence. Along his journey, he becomes enlightened in areas of friendship, family, and purpose. UDL2.2 clarify syntax/structure. EL9 teach note taking strat.-timelines. #UCFLAE3414F17

Two Bobbies is a NF story writ. by Kirby Larson, illus. by Jean Cassels and would be great for RA. The story follows the adventure of a dog and cat who survived hurricane Katrina. There are themes of friendship and perseverance, which are great for kids to read about. UDL3.2 highlight patterns, big ideas, relationships. EL#4 link lesson topic to students‘ prior knowledge. #UCFLAE3414F17

Goldilocks and the Three Bears, retold/illus. By Jan Brett is a TL story that‘s great for RT. This is a retelling of the original tale, and includes beautiful, and detailed illustrations, which really tell the story. I would place emphasis on the illustrations as an aid in students comprehension. UDL 1.3-alternatives for visual info. EL 6- continually monitor comprehension. #UCFLAE3414F17

Johnny Appleseed and the Bears is a TL story that would be perfect to share as a RA, in the Autumn months. In the story, JA is cutting his apples when he is approached by a family of bears. It turns out that the bears love his apples, so JA plants seeds for each of the bears, and for the years to follow, he is able to feed the bears. UDL3.2-highlight big ideas and relationships EL30-use of diagrams as aids to identify relationships. #UCFLAE3414F17

The Man who Walked Between the Towers by Mordicai Gerstein is a Caldecott award winning B that can be creatively used as a DR. This is a story is based on a true event- when Philippe Petit walked on a tight rope between the Twin Towers and follows the events leading up to this daring stunt. UDL 3.3- guide info. processing/visualization. EL 9- teach note taking strat. (Time lines) #UCFLAE3414F17

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Peña, illus. by Christian Robinson is a Caldecott/Newbery RF story that can be used for a RA. The story takes the reader through CJ‘s daily commute, and describes the people and places that he observes around him. CJ questions their circumstances, and his grandmother reminds him to be grateful. UDL 7.2- optimize relevance/value/authenticity. EL 44-focus I‘m thinking skills. #UCFLAE3414F17

The Numberlys by William Joyce & Christina Ellis is a F book that can be used in CR setting. The story begins in a world that has no letters, colors, or names, everything is orderly. 5 numbers are determine to create a world that is exciting and new- thus creating the alphabet, which brings color and life to their world. UDL 2.4-promote understanding across languages. EL 1- teach questioning for clarification. #UCFLAE3414F17

Wonderfall, a P by Michael Hall is a beautifully illustrated story composed of poems that would be great for S in the classroom. Each page includes a short poem describing events taking place in the fall, all of which use the suffix -fall. It‘s perfect to use in the fall months. UDL 2.2 clarify syntax/structure( characteristics of a poem) EL 14- simplify speech. #UCFLAE3414F17

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a F Parents Choice Award book by John Archambault & Bill Martin Jr. illus. By Lois Ehlert, perfect for SR. This is a story about the letters of the alphabet working together to climb a coconut tree. This is a great choice to practice expression and fluency with emerging readers. UDL 2.1 clarify vocab. And symbols. EL 16- integrate speaking/listening/reading/writing. #UCFLAE3414F17

El Deafo is Newbery Honor AB by CeCe Bell, and is great for IR or LC. This story takes you through the childhood of Bell, as she first loses her hearing and struggles to adjust to life with hearing aids. This story focuses on friendships and overcoming obstacles. Encouraging, and insightful read for people of any age. UDL 3.2-highlight big ideas, relationships. EL 9- teach note taking strat.(time lines). #UCFLAE3414F17

Wonder by R.J. Palacio is a YR choice award RF story that is perfect for LC‘s. This story is of a young boy who has a facial deformity, and goes through life struggling to fit in. This is a story of friendship and authenticity. This story lends perspective to young children, and teaches them to never judge a book by its cover. UDL 8.3-foster collab./comm. EL 38-assign short readings for HW. #UCFLAE3414F17

TY Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parrish, illus. By Barbara Siebel Thomas is great for LC in lower grades. This is a silly book about a maid who does all of her chores quite literally. While she works, she destroys clothes, ruins things and makes messes, but in the end she is still well loved by her friends. UDL 1.2-alts. for auditory info (Explain what was meant vs. what was performed) EL 11-Place language in meaningful context. #UCFLAE3414F17

Amazing Grace writ. By Mary Hoffman, Illus. By Caroline Binch is perfect for a class RA. This is a motivating story of a young girl who determined to be successful at everything she encounters. She‘s backed with support from her family, and never gives up. This book gives a great message to young people- that is to never give up on your dreams, no matter what people say. UDL:3.3-guide info. processing. EL:3. Encourage Self Talk. #UCFLAE3414F17

Today I Feel Silly is a RF book writ. by Jamie Lee Curtis, Ill. by Laura Cornell, It is perfect to use in a S setting. This is a story of a girl who experiences many different moods in a single day, and recognizes that this is normal- it‘s a great read for students to identify with. UDL:3.1(activate BK)- so students can connect with character. ESOL: 17-Provide contextual support-use expression while reading to demonstrate moods. #UCFLAE3414F17