0000012742 00000 n CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4. WebToday were reading Kate, Who Tamed the Wind, a rhythmic read-aloud from award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon with illustrations by Lee White. Use the kite making patternto assemble and decorate their papers kites. Pre-made digital activities. Continue for the week. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. But Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! 0000090575 00000 n Questions? I'm assuming from the mixed media illustrations, created with watercolor, ink and with digital aid, that they anchored them, but still, that was a fierce wind. 0000202604 00000 n Developed by Tuolumne County Educators & Hosted by the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools 2020-2023 Tuolumne County Superintendent of SchoolsPrivacy Policy, Spring is a great time to fly kites. 0000009418 00000 n Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. The premise of this book is great. The art is whips around like wind in this book. 0000006833 00000 n This is a book for readers who love repetitive text and have a passion for watching things grow. 0000115417 00000 n This is a story about a man who has a house that is in bad shape because of a bad wind and a little girl who takes the initiative to think of a solution and lend a helping hand. Eventually, the house at the top of the hill is protected by a windbreak of trees, and everyone is happy. They show the girl and the man much older enjoying what they worked on with a picnic! 0000005881 00000 n Use the. Teaching With Picture Books. 0000180532 00000 n Students consider the setting, characters, beginning, middle, end, problem, and solution of the story. 0000005995 00000 n 866-269-5794 (Press 2)Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm Central Time. 216-573-6886 (Press 2) WebKate, Who Tamed the Wind Liz Garton Scanlon, Lee White (Illustrator) 3.84 794 ratings155 reviews Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read interactive Read Aloud Activities with (Seesaw Activities) BUNDLE. 0000335668 00000 n Trees take years to grow, and would not have been able to save the house in the hill. Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about a girl who solves a windy problem with an environmentally sound solution: planting trees. Lesson Plans; Puzzles; Read Aloud Videos; Reading Passages; Author Up on the hill the wind blows strongly. 0000006379 00000 n After, discuss what worked and didnt. This would be a great book for earth day because it talks about the importance of trees! Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. Book Connections. Liz Garton Scanlon is the author of numerous beloved books for young people, including the highly-acclaimed, Caldecott-honored picture book All the World, illustrated by Marla Frazee, two novels for middle grade readers, and an upcoming chapter book series. Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about a girl who solves a windy problem with an environmentally With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man's life, and to protect the house from the howling wind. Questions? What solution can she find for the wind? Despite the good message about the importance of trees, the story in unconvincing. Have your child practice their cutting skills (keeping their thumbs up) to cut out the vehicle pictures and sort each onto the correct page (land, air or water). l63NN@Qfdaj0 A4-A$7@ps sk |%L6 : OJo5&rs7\@Y?t`aXq7:0~` rO1La`?=a m:&.|PBBu$X Check out this fun science experiment using baking soda and vinegar. Discover Like Books. 0000283814 00000 n WebAward-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about a girl who solves a windy problem with an environmentally sound solution: planting trees. This resource supports Kate, Who Tamed The Wind. I think the school-age kids will enjoy this one, and great for around Earth Day. Also, it's combined with a wonderful message about the important roles that trees play in a way that I haven't seen done in a child's book before. As the trees that Kate and the man plant grow and begin to shelter the house from the wind, the rhythm of Scanlons text becomes more staccato and rooted. 866-269-5794 (Press 2)Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm Central Time. Teaching With Picture Books. Kate and the man become friends working on the trees and drinking tea. Eventually, as time passes, evident from the illustrations that show the growing trees and the aging man and girl, the place on the hill becomes a refuge from the wind. Discuss what might happen: Predictions (Refer to the wind story, what will make the kite fly?). :0I?NFsf'jJ^)jsl+n=h{sS*Oh. From award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon and whimsical illustrator Lee White comes a delightfully simple, lyrical story about the important role trees play in our lives, and caring for the world in which we live. Kate hears the woeful cry of a man at the top of a steep hill. Get help and learn more about the design. Why, they even manage to have a picnic, complete with a pitcher of lemonade, something that would have been impossible without those trees functioning as a windbreak. WebKate, Who Tamed the Wind Liz Garton Scanlon, illus. 2001-2023 TeachingBooks, LLC Last Updated Apr 18, 2023 Made with love in Madison, WI, and Berkeley, CA. Push the button below to let us know youve completed the activities below: Turning on transcripts for YouTube Videos [PDF]. I use this in my own high school classroom. Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Who doesn't love a girl who can solve problems and one who loves nature? WebLuckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. Reading Is Fundamental. 0000180419 00000 n The layered, cumulative text in this charming story evokes the gusting, swirling, recursive patterns of wind. 0000180050 00000 n While the plot is sweet (especially with the added lesson in eco engineering), the story's strength is certainly in its syntax and thoughtfully chosen words, with alliteration that dances through Lee White's poetic illustrations - just like the wind would. 0000188345 00000 n It's windy. This Fall read-aloud bundle was designed to support both tradition and a digital learning environment in a K-1 Classroom! 0 Kate grows too. 0000000016 00000 n This Fall inspired interactive read-aloud bundle offers back to back days of mini-lesson/discussion support alongside matching activi. Clever young girl comes up with a environmentally smart solution to a windy problem. The same login credentials work on both TeachingBooks and Kate was a little girl who lived below the steep hill. iF8TX O WebKate, Who Tamed the Wind. Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about read Trees block wind. View these templates to determine the best level for each student: Students consider the beginning, middle, and end of the story by writing or drawing. The same login credentials work on both TeachingBooks and Maybe it's Kate's thoughtfulness toward the man on the hill's dilemma. As public library staff, please login to Book Connections, our public library interface for you to explore and enjoy. WebA wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. 0000004655 00000 n Work with your child on Things that Fly. 0000002647 00000 n Perhaps the hardest thing to do in writing a fiction picture book for young audiences is to incorporate long passages of time. Her language is lyrical, the rhymes completely unforced, the story inter-generational and charming. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their Twitter handles. Questions? 0000194648 00000 n While the repetitive text got a little old for me, the message here is what's important. She comes up with a plan involving trees and with great patience solves the situation. <]/Prev 373962/XRefStm 2285>> I love picture books that also provide non-fiction information that relates to the story. 2001-2023 TeachingBooks, LLC Last Updated Apr 18, 2023 Made with love in Madison, WI, and Berkeley, CA. 216-573-6886 (Press 2) You could also read a book about the wind or airplanes Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man's life, and to protect the house from the howling wind. $18. Overview. Look for hints in the Word Bank. The same login credentials work on both TeachingBooks and Little Kate is a terrific role model for young readers for her environmental know-how and her stick-to-itiveness as the trees grow from saplings to maturity. When the man cried out in despair, Kate heard him and had a plan. hbbf`b``3 > 0000008670 00000 n With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man's life, and to protect the house from the howling wind. To help protect your privacy, you have been automatically logged out due to inactivity. With an old wheelbarrow full of young trees, she journeys up the steep hill to add a little green to the man's life, and to protect the house from the howling wind. Kate Who Tamed the Wind is a well told, lovely story but it also illustrates an important scientific concept really well. With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. 0000202261 00000 n 4 Resources Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon and Lee White 8 Resources Just Because by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault 24 Resources 1 0000008400 00000 n Which also makes it a story about friendship. A wild wind blows on the tippy-top of a steep hill, turning everything upside down for the man who lives there. Includes an authors note that 0000201992 00000 n Scanlon, Liz Garton Kate, Who Tamed the Wind, Illustrated by Lee White. Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon and Lee White Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon presents a young, rhythmic read-aloud about read My granddaughter thought it was a cool book because a girl thought of ways to change her environment naturally for herself and others. Luckily, Kate comes up with a plan to tame the wind. Her many other picture books include the ones she's co-authored with Audrey Vernick, like Bob, Not Bob and World's Best Class Plant. Discover Like Books, Created by Picture This! This is my favorite of the three. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2018. 0000202948 00000 n In this case, Scanlon's lyrical, lilting language pairs with White's illustration and clever page layouts to allow even the youngest to sense the passing of years, even decades, within the covers of this picture book. Although I'm not entirely sure how the characters in this picture book kept the wind from wreaking havoc on those baby trees and saplings, I did like this book. Setting : Mini Poster for Discussion, Practice Cards/Chart Headers + Printables, Plot Focus: Mini Poster, Colored Visual Story Event Cards, Printable or Craft, Problem & Solution: Mini Poster & Printables, Vocabulary Connection: 4 Vocabulary Cards + Student Response Page, Cause&Effect: Mini Poster and Printable, SEESAW: A version of Student Response Templates are Also Pre-Loaded in Seesawand include both verbal and visual instructions!To access them: Make sure you're logged into Seesaw> Click each Picture link >> save to your library >>> assign when youre ready*These are not to be shared across the Seesaw platform & are for 1 single user. 0000009154 00000 n KATE, WHO TAMED THE WIND is a rhythmic read aloud, unlike anything I've read lately. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, Book Connections supports the First Amendment and celebrates the right to read. 0000201798 00000 n The wind blew so much that eventually, the shutters banged and the boards bent, and the wind tipped things over and just kept on blowing. WebLuckily, Kate comes up with a plan. from Picture This! I read three Liz Garton Scanlon books to Alena today and liked each one of them. Print the puzzle or use it on your tablet, phone, or computer. An old man, living on the top of a steep hill is brought to tears by the wind constantly blowing his belongings and destroying his house. A wild wind blows on the In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, TeachingBooks supports the First Amendment and celebrates the right to read. WebResources included in the Bundle:Kindergarten / Foundation / Prep Activity Pack Grade 1-2 Activity Pack (Paper and Digital)Grade 3-4 Activity Pack (Paper and Digital)Grade 5-6 Activity Pack (. 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