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Once upon a Rhyme
6-pack
ISBN: 9780478124910
Grade Level:
2
Reading Level:
L
Strategy/Skill:
Figurative language, Making predictions, Using graphic sources
Genre:
Explanation
Theme/Topic:
History
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Once upon a Rhyme tells us some of the fascinating stories behind familiar nursery rhymes. The book includes four rhymes from non-English traditions.
Features of the Book
- Familiar nursery rhymes
- Double-page illustrations
- Full text of nursery rhymes
- Explanations of the origins of nursery rhymes
- Rhymes from different cultures
- Interactive text that asks questions of the reader
- Poetic language, including imagery and rhyme
- Index
Purpose
Once upon a Rhyme can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills:
- making, confirming, and revising predictions
- discussing or writing about the ideas presented in the reading
- using illustrations to gain and deepen meaning
- exploring the use of poetic language
- exploring the genre of nursery rhymes
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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