I am officially obsessed with octopuses! Who knew that these floating sea animals were wickedly intelligent?
Social Studies
Guest Post: The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
** WARNING: This book has been banned by some Middle Schools and is being challenged in others, but we are sharing this post for the schools who are open to this book. ** Why I Picked It Up: When I decided to check this book out from our local library, I honestly did not know […]
Book Review: Tough Tug, by Margaret Read MacDonald
Why I Picked It Up: Every now and then, books come to us. It’s magical when that happens! I tend to stick to the same kinds of books when I’m browsing (creature of habit), so when books come to use, I enjoy the opportunity to expand my horizons! Tough Tug was one that came in the […]
Website Review: GapMinder and Dollar Street
When we integrate social studies and literature, one of our big goals is to help students gain a global perspective. We really want students to be able to understand someone else’s point of view.
Book Review: Freedom Over Me; Eleven slaves, their lives and dreams brought to life, by Ashley Bryan
Middle-grade teachers NEED Freedom Over Me! We teach students about segregation and “separate but equal”, but this book provides a completely different perspective.
Book Review: Dear Dragon, by Josh Funk
** Contact us if you would like Literary Fusions to come to your campus with engaging, evidence-based, and practical professional development ** Why I Picked It Up: Josh Funk, that’s why! We tend to get hooked on authors, especially ones that make us laugh! Sir Pancake and Lady French Toast has become one of our favorites, […]