Fiction Literature Resource Title: Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson Published September 2000 Description: The yellow fever sweeps Philidephia in 1793 and many have died and are ill. The book follows Matilda a young girl whose family owns a coffeehouse. Her mother gets sick and he and her grandfather are sent away from the city … Continue reading Middle School COVID-19 Literature Resources
The best fiction book for teaching personal hygiene: Sick Simon, by Dan Krall General Information: Sick Simon by Dan Krall. This book was published in April 2020 by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book is really great because it shows the result of going to school when you’re sick and all of … Continue reading Kindergarten Personal Hygiene Fictional Book
General Information: Fiction Book Content Area: Bullying Grade level: K-2 Title: The Recess Queen Author: Alexis O’neill Publication date: February 1, 2002 Publisher: Scholastic Press Link to Purchase The Recess Queen Book Description: Mean Jean is the Recess Queen. She dominated the playground and no one skipped, crossed, jumped or even kicked before Mean Jean did. … Continue reading K-2 Fiction Integrated Literature Resource About Bullying
General Information The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Publish Date: October 8, 2013 Summary: This book is about a boy who is new in his class. Because of this, he feels invisible. Not many of the students want to talk to him or work with him or be his … Continue reading “The Invisible Boy” – Fiction Literature 6th Grade Bullying Unit
General Information: Sun Signs by Shelley Hrdlitschka, published by Orca Book Publishers on May 1, 2005. This young adult novel, appropriate for middle school students, explores the online learning experiences of a group of students while simultaneously highlighting the potential flaws and dangers that come with online communication. Especially due to COVID-19 where online learning … Continue reading “Sun Signs” Young Adult Fiction Literature for Online Safety
Fiction: Book: Go Ask Alice Description: Alice was served a soft drink laced with LCD while at a party. After a few months, Alice was hooked and was headed for a downward spiral of homelessness and loss. Excerpt: Audio Book Narration – Young Adult Fiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHp_FWa0dk0 Banned Book Week Virtual Read-out: Go Ask Alice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1WvxLOB5S8 … Continue reading Go Ask Alice. Fiction book for substance abuse prevention in 7-8th grade
Fiction Book: The Boy Who Saved Baseball Author: John H Ritter Publisher: Perfection Learning Publication Date: 2000 Summary: This is a great book for middle schoolers as it shows the perseverance of a boy and his baseball team to try to save the game that he loves. The fate of the hometown team is in … Continue reading 6th Grade Benefits/Outcomes of Physical Activity – Fiction Book
General Information: Title: I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato Author: Lauren Child Publication date: 2003 (first published 2000) Publisher: Candlewick Press Brief description: I think this book would be the best selection because it is relatable and it provides maybe a way that can help picky children find foods they might love by … Continue reading 3rd Grade Fiction Book for Promoting Healthy Eating
Fiction Book Title: No Dragons For Tea: Fire Safety for Kids Author: Jean E. Pendziwol Publication Date: 04/28/1999 Publisher: Kids Can Press, Limited Description: A story about a little girl becoming friends with a fire-breathing dragon, she invites him to her home to share tea and snacks. Having a good time, the friends are suddenly … Continue reading Reading and Watching about Emergency Preparedness
Topic: Mindfulness for Stress Management Literature Resources Fiction Grade: 3rd Grade Fiction Book General Information: The Three Questions: by Jon J Muth (Published April 1st, 2002 by Scholastic Press) Description: This book covers topics that are discussed within the scope of being mindful of our headspace, of how we are treating others, and how our actions can impact our mood … Continue reading Mindfulness for Stress Management: Literature Resources Fiction