Literary Fusions

Integrating literacy in K-12 classrooms.

Book Review

Book Review: Con Academy, by Joe Schreiber

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Why I Picked It Up: This book is on the 2016 Lone Star List.  This list is one of a few places I start when looking for a new YA or middle level book to read.  Plus,  Sherry and I are working on taking another Battle of the Books team to next year’s competition! Why I […]

Searching for Strong Informational Text

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There is no denying that classrooms are beginning to use more and more nonfiction in the classroom.  Current research has emphasized the importance of increasing nonfiction reading in the classroom and teachers are now on the hunt for strong texts.  There are many places to find strong informational text for students that are engaging for […]

Thematic Unit: Picture Books about Perseverance

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Theme:  In order to teach a thematic unit, students must first understand the theme being studied.  Define perseverance for the students.  I chose to explain it as continuing to do something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.  I illustrated the definition for students by explaining how my youngest son has persevered through guitar lessons. […]

Book Review: Violet the Pilot, by Steve Breen

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 Why I Picked It Up: This was a recommendation from a librarian in one of our sessions last summer, and it took me entirely too long to actually pick it up! With a two-year-old that loves everything airplanes, we rediscovered it at the public library as we were browsing one day a few weeks ago. We’ve read […]