Guided Reading Levels N-S Lesson Plans

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Guided Reading Levels N-S Lesson Plans

BEBOP BOOKS is committed to serving the needs of today's teachers and students. It is our goal to provide educators with books that address the experiences of people of all backgrounds, but especially children of color, who now make up more than half of our nation's school population. Our diverse collection is full of high interest fiction and nonfiction stories that support children in each stage of their reading development.

Our books satisfy the requirements of Reading First and meet National Standards. Our Guided Reading Lesson Plans promote authentic reading, writing, listening, and speaking experiences and are free for classroom use.

Active Learner Classroom Guide Common Features:

Reading Levels and Themes
Story Synopsis and Background Information
Special Teaching Tips
Pre-Reading Focus Questions
Exploring the Book and Setting a Purpose for Reading
Vocabulary
After-Reading Discussion Questions and Literature Circles
Reader's Response and Other Writing Activities
ELL/ESL Teaching Strategies
Interdisciplinary Activities
About the Author and Illustrator

Fluent: Guided Reading Levels N-S Features:

Variety of Topics, Genres, Writing Styles, and Literary Devices
Variety of Page Layouts and Wide Range of Vocabulary
Contents Page, Glossary, Captions, Labels, and/or Maps in Nonfiction
Literary Language and Extended Descriptions; Specialized and Technical Vocabulary in Nonfiction
Topics Go Beyond Readers' Experiences and Deal with Serious Problems
Told from a Distinct Point of View; Feature Multidimensional Characters
Illustrations Enhance and Extend Story Elements

	Guided Reading Level N Aani and the Tree Huggers A village girl in India inspires the women around her to save their beloved forest. Themes: India, Conservation, Leadership, Bravery Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Abuela's Weave Guide A girl in Guatemala learns about family tradition and trust from her grandmother. Themes: Family Traditions, Overcoming Fear, Grandparents Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Amelia's Road A girl from a migrant worker family overcomes the hardship of moving by creating a special place for herself. Themes: Migrant Workers, Farming, Home, Mexican Americans Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Confetti: Poems for Children The renowned poet celebrates the culture and landscape of the Southwest through the eyes of a Mexican American girl. Themes: Poetry, Latino Culture, Nature, Southwest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Get Set! Swim! A young Hispanic girl learns about the value of teamwork and family pride at her first big swim meet. Themes: Sports, Competition/Teamwork, Self-confidence, Family Pride, Love, Tradition Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Joshua's Masai Mask Joshua's Masai Mask is a positive tale in which a young boy learns what it's like to be in someone else's shoes. Themes: Self-image, Competition, African Traditions, Role Models Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Rent Party Jazz The story of an African American boy living in New Orleans in the 1930s who raises money to pay the rent with the help of a popular jazz musician. Themes: Music/Musicians, Jazz, Overcoming Hardship, African American History Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Richard Wright and the Library Card Guide This is the true story of the renowned African American author Richard Wright and his determination to borrow books from the public library that turned him away because of his color. Themes: African Americans, Determination, Courage, Discrimination Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level N Strong to the Hoop A boy finally gets to play basketball on the main court with the older boys, and has to prove he can hold his own. Themes: Sports, Self-esteem/Identity, Siblings, African Americans Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O Baseball Saved Us A Japanese American boy discovers hope and self-respect while playing baseball at an internment camp during World War II. Themes: Japanese Americans, Internment Camps, World War II, Baseball, Prejudice Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O The Birthday Swap A Mexican American girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister and ends up with a big surprise of her own. Themes: Birthdays, Sisters, Cultural/Family Heritage and Traditions, Sharing and Giving, Community, Latino (Mexican American) Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O The Bus Ride An African American girl discovers how one child can make a difference when she refuses to sit in the back of a bus. Themes: Personal Strength, Overcoming Injustice, Civil Rights, Sacrifice, Family Love, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O Estela's Swap A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet. Themes: Culture and Tradition, Generosity, Compassion, Helping Others, Trading/Bargaining, Swap Meets/Flea Markets, Latino/Hispanic American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O Heroes A Japanese American boy learns about heroism from his father and uncle, who served in the U.S. Army. Themes: War, Prejudice, Heroism, Fathers and Sons, Fitting In, Japanese Americans Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O Home at Last After moving to the United States with her family, a Mexican girl helps her mother adjust to their new surroundings by encouraging her to learn English. Themes: Mothers, Family, Overcoming Fear, Immigration, Latino/Hispanic Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O Juneteenth Jamboree A young girl experiences the traditions of Juneteenth, an emancipation holiday that celebrates the freeing of the last slaves in the U.S. Themes: Celebrations/Cultural Traditions, Community, Family, Moving, African American History, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O Night Golf Set in the South of the late 1950s, an African American boy who longs to play golf is banned from the game because of the color of his skin. Themes: Golf, African American History, Self-esteem, Intergenerational Relationships, Discrimination, Friendship, Sports Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level O The Piano Guide Set in the deep South of the early 1900s, an African American girl learns to play the piano from her white employer, and their mutual love of music rewards them with a friendship that transcends age and race. Themes: Music, Determination, Friendship (Intergenerational and Interracial), African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level P Cool Melons — Turn to Frogs! An introduction to haiku poetry, and the life of Issa (b. 1763), Japan's premier haiku poet, told through narrative, art, and translations of Issa's most beloved poems for children. Themes: Nature, Seasons, Feelings/Moods, Passage of Time, Poetry (Haiku), Japan Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level P Crazy Horse's Vision The true story of the great Sioux warrior who, as a young boy, defies tradition and seeks a vision on his own in hopes of saving his people. Themes: Native American History, Biography, Bravery, Leadership Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level P Dear Mrs. Parks Through her heartfelt correspondence with children, Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement," answers their questions while challenging them to embrace life's possibilities. Themes: Self-esteem, Values, Peer Pressure, Courage and Hope, Family, Education, Freedom, Justice, Social Issues, Civil Rights Movement, African American History Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level P The Jones Family Express In his debut as both author and illustrator, Javaka Steptoe combines humor and warmth in the story of an African American boy who wants to make a special gift for his aunt when she comes to visit. Themes: Family, Togetherness, Urban Life, Creativity, Travel, Giving, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level P Keepers An African American boy creates an innovative way to preserve — and add to — family stories and traditions. Themes: Traditions, Giving, Sports, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level Q Caravan The story of a young boy experiencing a family tradition during his first caravan trip with his father through the mountains of his homeland, Afghanistan. Themes: Fathers and Sons, Traditions, Afghanistan, Rite of Passage, Caravans Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level Q Gettin' Through Thursday A young African American boy experiences the love and support of his family as they try to make ends meet each week. Themes: Family, Single Mothers, Mothers and Sons, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level Q Journey Home A biracial girl gains a new sense of identity when she travels to Vietnam with her mother. Themes: Family Roots, Overseas Adoption, Mixed Race, Mothers and Daughters, Vietnam Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level Q Passage to Freedom The true story of Chiune Sugihara, the "Japanese Schindler," who, with his family's encouragement, saved thousands of Jews in Lithuania during World War II. Themes: Holocaust, History, Fathers and Sons, Courage, Asians/Asian Americans Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level Q Ray Charles A beautiful new edition of the award-winning biography of world-famous musician Ray Charles. Themes: Music/Musicians, Jazz, Overcoming Hardship, African American History Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level Q Sam and the Lucky Money During Chinese New Year, a young boy encounters a homeless person and discovers that no gift is too small when it comes from the heart. Themes: Chinese Americans, Chinese New Year, Homelessness, Generosity Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level R ¡BÉISBOL! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends A celebration of Latino baseball superstars from 1900-1960 who were pioneers of the sport. Themes: Baseball History, Sports, Prejudice, Excellence, Latino Heritage Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level R Dia's Story Cloth A Hmong American tells of her people's search for freedom. Themes: War, Freedom, Immigration, Hmong Americans, Southeast Asia Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level R Frederick Douglass: The Last Day of Slavery The story of the African American abolitionist who, in one dramatic incident, discovered the meaning of freedom. Themes: Slavery, Biography, Peace, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level R In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall Guide Twelve poets give testimony to the powerful bond between African American fathers, children, and grandchildren, in this brilliantly illustrated volume. Themes: Family, Poetry, Fathers, Grandfathers and Children Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level R The Legend of Freedom Hill A fictional story set during the California Gold Rush, in which a girl teams up with her best friend in search of gold to buy her mother's freedom from a slave catcher. Themes: California Gold Rush, African American History, Interracial Friendship, Jewish Interest, Bravery, Slavery Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level R Love to Mamá Thirteen Latino poets celebrate their bonds with their mothers and grandmothers. Themes: Intergenerational Relationships, Mothers, Grandparents, Latino/Hispanic Interest, Family Traditions Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level S Coming to America: A Muslim Family's Story A photo-essay of a Muslim family from Egypt, their experiences living in America, and the sacrifices they make to have a better life. Themes: Family Life, Immigrant Experience, Cultural and Religious Values and Traditions, Muslims in America Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level S Everglades Forever A photo-essay about the Florida Everglades, its unique ecosystem, and the efforts currently underway to restore this "Wetland of International Importance," told within the framework of a class study project and visit to the Everglades. Themes: Environment/Nature, School, Multiethnic/Diversity Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level S Jim Thorpe's Bright Path Guide This biography portrays the childhood and school years of the immensely talented Native American athlete, Jim Thorpe (1887-1953) and how he came to excel at both track and football. Themes: Family, Sports (Football, Track and Field), Education, Cultural Heritage, Survival, Native American History Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level S Love to Langston This inspiring biography celebrates Langston Hughes' life through poetry. Told in verse, this collection shows Langston throughout his life as he overcame many obstacles to become the beloved poet he is today. Themes: Biography, Langston Hughes, Poetry, Occupations, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF
	Guided Reading Level S Mama's Window In the early 1900s, an orphaned African American boy learns about hope and family as he struggles to adapt to a new home with his uncle and keep alive his mother's dream of a stained-glass window for their church. For middle-grade readers. Themes: Family, Belonging, Hope, Fulfilling Dreams, African American Interest Download Classroom Guide in PDF

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