Poetry Friday: I Love My Pirate Papa

May 16, 2008

I Love My Pirate PapaI Love My Pirate Papa by Laura Leuck (Author) and Kyle M. Stone (Illustrator) begins…

I love my pirate papa!
He’s the bravest buccaneer.
he helps me put my earring on
and buckles up my gear.

Teach the traits of word choice and voice as students write a treasure hunt story.

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Nonfiction Monday: Making Cents

May 12, 2008

Making CentsMaking Cents by Elizabeth Keeler Robinson (Author) and Bob McMahon (Illustrator) is about counting and earning money.

Look! We have five pennies.
We can trade them for a…
Nickel!

Teach the traits of ideas and voice as students write about what they can buy with the money they earn.

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