El Dia Que Los Crayones Renunciaron - (Great Works) by Jodene Lynn Smith & Jodene Lynn Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

Analyze The Day the Crayons Quit in-depth with this instructional guide that includes engaging activities and lessons in Spanish to build key comprehension and literacy skills for second language learners, with instructions for teachers in English.

Book Synopsis

Encourage students to explore and study this quirky story through lessons that are fun and challenging. English language learners will enjoy analyzing the crayons' issues and complaints by completing the activities in this Spanish resource. With multiple assessment options, this invaluable resource offers strategies for cross-curricular activities as students build an in-depth understanding of the text. Text-dependent questions, close reading, and text-based vocabulary practice help students analyze the book. The fun activities require students to use textual evidence as they revisit passages for further analysis. This bilingual resource can be used at home or in the classroom.

About the Author

Jodene L. Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jodene develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.