Aaron Reynolds is known for his funny children's books such as Chicks and Salsa and Buffalo Wings. However, his book, Back of the Bus, takes a more serious side.
It's great for kids because it is written from the perspective of a child who was on the bus when Rosa Parks disobeyed the bus driver and refused to give up her seat on that historical December day. This book, or any other books you might use to teach about Martin Luther King's or Rosa Park's message of equal rights, is a great time to teach your students that good readers visualize when they are reading. Read the story and have them quietly draw what they picture in their mind as you are reading. Click here to download the file below:
Then, open up a discussion about the things they drew. Did anyone make a text to self connection? Did any of them have schema about Rosa Parks? If so, they may have visualized the bus boycott.
If you work with older students, you can look at different books that talk about that historical day on the bus. Look at the point of view those books are written from and compare them to the boy's perspective in Back of the Bus. Have your students write a paragraph about what they would see if they were a passenger on the bus with Rosa Parks (imagine the word choice they could use!!).
We are celebrating Rosa Park's pride and determination by giving away an autographed copy of Back of the Bus by Aaron Reynolds. Simply leave a comment about which of your character traits you are most proud of. Are you generous to your family and friends? Do you go above and beyond to lend a helping hand? Whatever it is...tell us! Be proud of that trait!!
A winner will be announced on Saturday, January 14th.
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41 comments:
Oh I would love to win this book! The trait I am most happy with is being there for those who need me:)
rmariemuniz@hotmail.com
I am a picture book fanatic and love, love, love them when they contain a message.
The trait I am most happy with is being a go-getter--- I feel like I always try to strive for the absolute best!
henline.5@osu.edu
I would love to be the winner! I am a loyal friend and help when I am needed!
kellybrown28021@gmail.com
The character trait that I love is that I'm loyal. I will be there through whatever you need.
melindaking69@gmail.com
The character trait I possess is.loyalty. I am a loyal friend, I will be there when you need me.
The character trait that I love is that I'm always hopeful & I always try again regardless of the setback. Thanks for the opportunity to win this book.
corieck@yahoo.com
I *love* this lesson idea and will be rearranging my plans for the rest of the week to squeeze this in!
The character trait that I love most is that I am truly loyal and love being there for my nearest and dearest!
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to receive an AUTOGRAPHED book! :)
Kelly
Beg, Borrow, Steal
kellymchaffie@hotmail.com
The character trait that I have is that I am always trying to share things with others whether it be at school, at home, or with friends. I hope I win this book!!!
glauren4556@gmail.com
This is a great lesson and fits in perfectly as we are revisiting visualization soon. The character trait I am most proud of is loyalty to my friends and family, and being compassionate when someone needs a shoulder to lean on or an ear to talk to.
Thanks again!
Josh
jbennett@sparta.k12.mo.us
This looks like a wonderful book. I would love to add it to my collection. Thank you for all the wonderful visualization ideas! I believe my best character trait is being loyal/keeping my word.
Kayla
Primary Junction
Mine would be kindness! I try to put kindness into everything I do.. even when it is difficult:)
cljtz3@mail.missouri.edu
oh goodness! My students and I have been learning a lot about Ruby Bridges and Rosa Parks as a lead up to MLK jr. day. My student would LOVE this book!
Such a great message that this book shares! The trait I am most proud of is sharing with others!
krisnath09@gmail.com
I am a new follower. I love all your ideas.
Tricia
Queen with Class
I would love this book to share with my class. The character trait I am most proud of is...I am a nurturer. Good thing too, since I am mom to 4 children, along with 3 dogs, 2 rabbits, a cat,and a fish given to me by one of my students for a Christmas gift last month. Not to mention my 18 Wonderful Third graders :)
mcbridejulie6@gmail.com
I am generous. I love to share new ideas and activities with my teaching team.
danastarck3@gmail.com
I am proud that I am an honest person. I hope to pass that character trait onto my children as well as the ones I work with.
nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net
I take responsibility for my actions. I want my kids to know that even when I am wrong or make a mistake, I own up to it!
SM
Oh, I love this and I hope I win! The character trait that I have that I am most proud of is that I am honest.
Nicole
nicoleshelby@hotmail.com
This book looks amazing!! The character trait that I am most proud of is that I am always there for my friends and family in time of need!!
bl3982@yahoo.com
The trait I am most proud of is my positivity (is that a trait!?). I am a glass half full type of person! Thanks for this great giveaway!
Mary Beth
Run Teacher, Run
I have not seen this book. I'm thankful for the opportunity to win a giveaway! I love serving others. I'm thankful for a life that revolves around others. :-) tinglefew@gmail.com
This book looks wonderful! I feel like I'm very compassionate. I care deeply about the suffering of others [& animals!] and am always looking for ways to help.
Meg
Third Grade in the First State
I love Aaron Reynolds. He did an author visit at my school last year. He is very upbeat and great with kid friendly presentations. I would love to add his book to my collection. The trait I am most proud of is my giving nature. I am always helping students, fellow teachers, and family.
I think my optimism is something I'm really proud of. I know I like to be around positive people, and so I try really hard to be like that myself.
This looks like a great book! I think I'm a helper. I'm always looking for lessons online to use in class and then I share them with my teammates.
Stacie :0)
I forgot my email. It's jodesta717@gmail.com
My favorite trait is that I'm thoughtful - I always try to go out of my way to make someone else smile or make his/her day better. Thank you for sharing all of your great ideas!
amj0909(at)gmail(dot)com
What a great book! I love that it's from a kid's point of view during that time period. I think my best character trait is honesty. I'm probably honest to a fault, but I'm very much a sugar-coater with it.
keitadonna@hotmail.com
i would love the book. the trait that describes me is honesty, i tell it like it is and I stick to what i believe in. mary at apopovic@primus.ca
I love this lesson idea, but I can't open the download. Can you send it to me? vgmissmino@gmail.com Thank you!!
Integrity. I just recently had an accident, and the officer told me I was free to go. Silly me reminded him of the $200 ticket!
I love this idea and would love a copy of the book, but I admit I struggle when I have to define myself in a positive light. Does that make me humble? Nah. Maybe honest? I do try to be honest, unless someone asks my opinion about clothes. Then you really can't blame me. Maybe kind? But then if I were kind, I would be forced to be honest, right? So complicated. ;)
Life with Mrs. L
I am always there when others need me, NO MATTER WHAT! This is such a good idea and I think all kids would benefit from having to do some sort of activity that deals with this book!
knk005@shsu.edu
Kendra
I am most proud of my compassion, for my students and everyone around me.
joymt78@yahoo.com
I am most proud of the fact that I am passionate. I am passionate about my faith, my job as an educator, and my cycling!
jimison4him@gmail.com
I am most proud of my dedication, whether that be to my students, my family, my job, my pets, well, you get the idea! I'd love to add this book to my library!
bethechange46@yahoo.com
I am most proud of my willing to go will beyond to help my students and family. I would love to have this book.
bnmaduji25@yahoo.com
I am most proud of my perseverance - my never give up attitude is often needed in the classroom. This book would make a great addition to my classroom.
I am most proud of my courage. I am willing to try new things and ideas, even if they seem scary.
I would love to have this book! :)
maestraencantador (at) yahoo (dot) com
This book sounds wonderful and I would love to share it with my students! The character trait that describes me is determined. Whenever I am faced with a challenge, which is daily I am determined to accomplish it.
eshepherd79@gmail.com
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