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#3 Unlovable Mar 25, 2019

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Students can map changes throughout a text using turning points to infer meaning.

Unlovable by Dan Yaccarino is a simple story with a surprising twist. Alfred the pug is a character your students will identify with, no matter their age.

Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text.

Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:

https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

#2 Surprising Sharks Mar 18, 2019

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We're getting creative with informational writing!

Surprising Sharks by Nicola Davies and illustrated by James Croft offers readers a creative exploration of shark facts with unique illustrations, strong organization, and a presentation that hooks readers from the start.

Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text.

Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:

https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

#1 Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Mar 18, 2019

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Welcome to the first episode of LitCentric Radio - an all new podcast designed for elementary teachers who love literacy.

Today we're exploring persuasion in six different ways. Really!

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems is a highly engaging call-and-response text that students can’t help but respond to.

Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text.

Try this lesson in your class tomorrow:

https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle

#0 New to LitCentric Radio? Start Here! Mar 12, 2019

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Welcome to LitCentric Radio! An all new podcast designed for elementary teachers who love literacy.

In this episode your host, National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb, explains what you can expect from LitCentric Radio episodes.

Learn about a different mentor text each week and get a fresh teaching idea to support your reading and writing instruction.

Find all the lessons we've featured on the show in LitCentric Radio's growing lesson bundle:

https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle