Faith Kaitlin & Lauren

Anderson Reading Clinic Library

Try writing a closing that thanks the author. Try to use a describing word. <ul><li>Thank you for creating an inclusive story that shows the reality of having a disability. </li></ul>

Closings can make a recommendation.

Try writing a closing that makes a recommendation. Be sure to use a describing word. <ul><li>I recommend creating more stories on a variety of topics and disabilities that young children and adults have. </li></ul>

Try writing a closing that asks a question. Be sure to use a describing word. <ul><li>Was this based on a true event in your life? Has your son ever experienced hurtful words being said to him? What advice would you give to people who do not have a disability, on how to interact and connect with the disabled community?</li></ul>

Which of your closings do you like the best? Thanking the author and one question

A Literacy-Cast Proclamation We believe that children deserve books that:&nbsp; <ul><li>(a) Include accurate and authentic representations of disability;&nbsp;</li><li>(b) Include at least two characters with disabilities;</li><li>(c) Are authored and illustrated by people with lived disability experiences;&nbsp;</li><li>(d) Are historically accurate;</li><li>(e) Are written using inclusive and current language that [dismantles ableism];&nbsp;</li><li>(f) Avoid [and dismantle] stereotypes including the need to cure or overcome disabilities;</li><li>(g) Acknowledge [and respect] the power of individuals with disabilities.</li></ul> Specifically, we believe that children need books that allow everyone to [speak their own truths], create their own stories, and challenge limits set by society. We must not let anyone’s mind limit what able hearts can do.

About You and Your Connection to/with the Book

List three things you want the readers of this review to know about you. What parts of your identity do you want to share? <ol><li> We are all teachers</li><li>We are all students </li><li>We are all one- we are all humans</li></ol>

Turn it into a sentence. As teachers, learners, and human beings, it is important to empathize with those who are different from us.

List 3 ways you relate to or connect with the book? <ol><li>We are all taking a Reading class, to better our knowledge about reading </li><li>Learning and knowing how to connect and work with children with and without disabilities </li><li>Working with children in a one on one or classroom setting </li></ol>

Turn it into a sentence. We work with and learn about students with different abilities through our readings and experiences.

Think about A Day with No Words. Is this a book that we would recommend to teachers? Why?

We agree that this is definitely a book we would reccommend to teachers. The book is inclusive and used powerful and respectful language. It puts the main character in a position of strength, power, and understanding- not diminishing his abilities. The mom taught others how to understand his diability, even if they are not disabled himself, and how to learn from him and respect him. 

List 3 things that you liked about the book. <ol><li>Pictures</li><li>Personal Connections</li><li>Moral</li></ol>

Now add a describing word to each thing you liked. <ol><li>Artistic </li><li>Inclusive </li><li>Inspirational </li></ol>

Now write three sentences about what you liked about the book. <ol><li>The illustrations were colorful and expressive </li><li>Taught us about different ways that you can connect with children/students who may be different than others in ones classroom</li><li>Has an overall moral of how to treat others with respect</li></ol>

List things that you disliked about the book. <ol><li>They used ableist language to portray their story </li></ol>

Now add a describing word to each thing you disliked. <ol><li>hurtful </li></ol>

Now write sentences about what you disliked about the book. <ol><li>We disliked that the author had to show hurtful and insulting language. </li></ol>

Try writing a heading that sums up the book in no more than 6 words. <ul><li>Inclusive, Inspiring, Powerful, and Motivational Book </li></ul>

Headlines use describing words.

Write a heading that sums up the book and uses at least 2 describing words. <ul><li>Moving and Faithful Message </li></ul>

Headlines have words that get our attention.

Try to add a word (or words) to your headline that get's people's attention. <ul><li>MUST READ! </li></ul>

Out of 5 possible stars, how many do you give the book? 5 out of 5

Stars: 5 stars Heading: A Moving and Inspiring MUST READ! Review (About you and your connection + What you liked and/or disliked): As teachers, learners, and human beings, it is important to empathize with those who are different from us. The illustrations were colorful and expressive, it taught us about different ways that you can connect with children/students who may be different than others in ones classroom, and has an overall moral of how to treat others with respect. Closing: Thank you for creating an inclusive story that shows the reality of having a disability! What advice would you give to people who do not have a disability, on how to interact and connect with the disabled community?

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