You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Sleep!

Author: Jim Pipe

Date of Publication: July 1, 2016

Publisher: Salariya Book Company Ltd

Summary: 

I found this book at the library at the other practicum I go to for my Functional Behavior Assessment class. It is a science filled, nonfiction book about sleep. It covers topics from REM to Nightmares.This was the best Nonfiction book I found because it is highly accurate and along with the detailed age appropriate text there are comics and shorter word texts explaining the main ideas

Integration: 

This would be perfect for reading some of the book as a class and then assigning different students or groups of students to different sections/heading and  having them practice some expository writing. The students would then take the given title or topic and read the section in the book pertaining to it and report their findings. I went to a small private school in 5th grade that was very focused on practicing public speaking. We had presentations 2-3 times a week and it was really valuable practice for me. After they summarize what they have learned about sleep, I could have my students prepare and practice a 5-7 minute presentation their topic to give and teach the class.

Health Standards:

NHES 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.                

• PHW1.5.3  Explain why sleep and rest are important for proper growth and good health.
  • HBO 3: Get an appropriate amount of sleep and rest.

NHES 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on human behaviors.

• PHW2.5.4  Describe how relevant influences of family and culture affect personal health and wellness-related practices and behaviors.
• PHW2.5.5  Describe how relevant influences of school and community affect personal health and wellness-related practices and behaviors.
• PHW2.5.6  Describe how relevant influences of media and technology affect personal health and wellness-related practices and behaviors.
• PHW2.5.7  Describe how relevant influences of peers affect personal health and wellness-related practices and behaviors.

NHES 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.

• PHW3.5.1  Describe characteristics of accurate personal health and wellness information.

NHES 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

• PHW8.5.1  Give factual information to improve the personal health and wellness of others.

Core Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2:  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.2.B: Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.