The reason I like the Pigeon books by Mo Willems is because my 2nd grade students think they are hilarious. They absolutely love the books. I really like them as well. I found that they are very good when teaching beginning punctuation. They also work well when you are teaching about voice. I have even used them to show the kids how whining and throwing fits won't get what you want. The pigeon does this quite often. You should read these with your classes. They will love them.
You said that you use these books for second graders and teach them how to use beginning punctuation. Unfortunately I have fifth grade students that need a beginning punctuation lesson or two. These books might be a great way for them to learn some basics and I have noticed that even the older kids still love to have me read the picture books out loud to them. I have actually used some pictures books for teaching math concepts and the students have really enjoyed them.
ReplyDeleteInformative and useful. In a word, "inspiring". I wanted to use more than that one word, but I was already committed. I have to know though, did your wife help you with this? I don't know you, but I would have to turn to my wife for this kind of quality. No offense.
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