Book Genre: Memoir/Picture Book
Publishing Info: Harper Collins, 1993 - 29 pages
Awards or honors received: N/A
Summary: This story is about a four year old girl who writes her memoirs of what she remembers as a baby. She compares the things she was able to do as a baby to the things she is able to accomplish now that she is four. As a baby the little girl was only able to say a few words like no, now she is able to have conversations. As a 4 year old the little girl is able to eat cereal and paint her toe nails. It is a really cute book for young children. The story can help students realize how much they have already learned in their young lives and how much more they will be able to accomplish in school.
Personal rating and reason for rating: *** This book has a very good message for students, and the drawings are very engaging for a 5 or 6 year old.
Reading level: 2.3
Interest level: K-1
Possible uses of the text in integrated units of study (reading and writing across the curriculum): Use this book as an introduction to writing memoirs. The book demonstrates how simple, everyday things can be turned into a story. Have students start the year off with a “My Life Journal: Memoirs of a First Grader.” For homework. once a week, the students will write about something they experienced. It could be as simple as: playing a game with their family or having a sleepover with friends. After each story the student will illustrate the page. At the end of the year they will have a completed memoir book of first grade.
Potential Problems or Difficulties: No potential problems
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I think students would love having this memoir book at the end of the year!
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