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Here is an example of a science themed "Book Set":
Here is an example of a science themed "Book Set":
Life Cycles Book Set
Life Cycles Book Set
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Grade Level: 2nd Grade
Learning Objective: Life Science – Life Cycles
Learning Objective: Life Science – Life Cycles
Georgia State Standard: S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms (Georgia Standards of Excellence, 2021).
Georgia State Standard: S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms (Georgia Standards of Excellence, 2021).
Book One
Book One
Title/Author: The Life Cycle by Jaclyn Jaycox (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: The Life Cycle by Jaclyn Jaycox (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 2
Grade Level: 2
Reading Level: 2.2 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Reading Level: 2.2 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: beginning
Type of Reader: beginning
Brief Summary: “Young readers uncover the facts of both animal and plant life cycles, and learn how people's actions can impact them” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “Young readers uncover the facts of both animal and plant life cycles, and learn how people's actions can impact them” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This book is a grade level reader that allows students to read the information themselves. This book also allows discussion for human impact of different species.
Explanation for Selecting: This book is a grade level reader that allows students to read the information themselves. This book also allows discussion for human impact of different species.
Book Two
Book Two
Title/Author: Incredible Fireflies by Susan Ashley (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: Incredible Fireflies by Susan Ashley (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 1
Grade Level: 1
Reading Level: 1.9 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Reading Level: 1.9 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: beginning
Type of Reader: beginning
Brief Summary: “This introduction to fireflies discusses the insects' life cycles, where they live, and what they eat” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “This introduction to fireflies discusses the insects' life cycles, where they live, and what they eat” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This is a first-grade book that would allow for beginning to emergent readers in second grade more flexibility in reading opportunities. In addition, this book is about the life cycle of an insect.
Explanation for Selecting: This is a first-grade book that would allow for beginning to emergent readers in second grade more flexibility in reading opportunities. In addition, this book is about the life cycle of an insect.
Book Three
Book Three
Title/Author: Goldfish by Martha E.H. Rustad (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: Goldfish by Martha E.H. Rustad (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 2
Grade Level: 2
Reading Level: 2.0 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Reading Level: 2.0 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: beginning
Type of Reader: beginning
Brief Summary: “Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of goldfish” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “Simple text and photographs present the life cycle of goldfish” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This is another great resource for emergent or beginning readers to read independently. This book was also selected because it is about an aquatic animal.
Explanation for Selecting: This is another great resource for emergent or beginning readers to read independently. This book was also selected because it is about an aquatic animal.
Book Four
Book Four
Title/Author: The Plant Life Cycle by Arnold Ringstad (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: The Plant Life Cycle by Arnold Ringstad (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 3
Grade Level: 3
Reading Level: 3.8
Reading Level: 3.8
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: fluent
Type of Reader: fluent
Brief Summary: “This book introduces the plant life cycle and follows the journey from seed to plant” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “This book introduces the plant life cycle and follows the journey from seed to plant” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected for more advanced readers. This book could also be used to encourage readers to develop more skills to read it themselves.
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected for more advanced readers. This book could also be used to encourage readers to develop more skills to read it themselves.
Book Five
Book Five
Title/Author: The Pea Patch Jig by Thacher Hurd (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: The Pea Patch Jig by Thacher Hurd (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 3
Grade Level: 3
Reading Level: 3.1
Reading Level: 3.1
Genre: Fiction
Genre: Fiction
Type of Reader: fluent
Type of Reader: fluent
Brief Summary: “Baby Mouse visits Farmer Clem's pea patch” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “Baby Mouse visits Farmer Clem's pea patch” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected for students to compare non-fiction to fiction books regarding pea plants.
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected for students to compare non-fiction to fiction books regarding pea plants.
Book Six
Book Six
Title/Author: Life Cycle of a Pea Plant by Meg Gaertner (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: Life Cycle of a Pea Plant by Meg Gaertner (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 2
Grade Level: 2
Reading Level: 2.2
Reading Level: 2.2
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: beginning
Type of Reader: beginning
Brief Summary: “Young readers learn about the life cycle of a pea plant” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “Young readers learn about the life cycle of a pea plant” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This grade level appropriate book was selected because it pairs well with the book “The Pea Patch” for fiction and non-fiction comparisons of pea plants. Its grade level was also taken into consideration.
Explanation for Selecting: This grade level appropriate book was selected because it pairs well with the book “The Pea Patch” for fiction and non-fiction comparisons of pea plants. Its grade level was also taken into consideration.
Book Seven
Book Seven
Title/Author: Frogs by Lindsy J. O'Brien (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: Frogs by Lindsy J. O'Brien (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 2
Grade Level: 2
Reading Level: 2.4 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Reading Level: 2.4 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Genre: Non-Fiction
Genre: Non-Fiction
Type of Reader: beginning
Type of Reader: beginning
Brief Summary: “This introduction to the life cycle of frogs includes growth, diet, habitat, and natural predators” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “This introduction to the life cycle of frogs includes growth, diet, habitat, and natural predators” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: Frogs are usually an interesting topic for children. This book’s reading level and topic was considered. This book would be great to compare the life cycles of fish to frogs since they are similar but different.
Explanation for Selecting: Frogs are usually an interesting topic for children. This book’s reading level and topic was considered. This book would be great to compare the life cycles of fish to frogs since they are similar but different.
Book Eight
Book Eight
Title/Author: Chickens on the Family Farm by Chana Stiefel (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: Chickens on the Family Farm by Chana Stiefel (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 2
Grade Level: 2
Reading Level: 2.4 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Reading Level: 2.4 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: beginning
Type of Reader: beginning
Brief Summary: “This book discusses what a chicken eats, where it lives, and its life cycle from baby chick to adult” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “This book discusses what a chicken eats, where it lives, and its life cycle from baby chick to adult” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected to add more diversity to the types of life cycles. This book could easily be pulled into different activities within the classroom as well.
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected to add more diversity to the types of life cycles. This book could easily be pulled into different activities within the classroom as well.
Book Nine
Book Nine
Title/Author: A Chicken's Life Cycle by Jamie Rice (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: A Chicken's Life Cycle by Jamie Rice (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 1
Grade Level: 1
Reading Level: 1.0 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Reading Level: 1.0 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: emergent
Type of Reader: emergent
Brief Summary: “Readers are introduced to chickens' appearance and behaviors throughout the life cycle, from egg to adult” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “Readers are introduced to chickens' appearance and behaviors throughout the life cycle, from egg to adult” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected to add to the learning experience of the life cycle of a chicken. It is also easier for emergent and beginning readers to independently read.
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected to add to the learning experience of the life cycle of a chicken. It is also easier for emergent and beginning readers to independently read.
Book Ten
Book Ten
Title/Author: Jumping Spiders by Joanne Mattern (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Title/Author: Jumping Spiders by Joanne Mattern (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Grade Level: 3
Grade Level: 3
Reading Level: 3.2 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Reading Level: 3.2 (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.)
Genre: Non-fiction
Genre: Non-fiction
Type of Reader: fluent
Type of Reader: fluent
Brief Summary: “This brief introduction to jumping spiders discusses their habitat, food, and life cycle” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Brief Summary: “This brief introduction to jumping spiders discusses their habitat, food, and life cycle” (Renaissance Learning, Inc., n.d.).
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected based on reading level. It allows fluent readers a more challenging book to read while also giving emergent and beginning level readers more exposure to diverse reading opportunities.
Explanation for Selecting: This book was selected based on reading level. It allows fluent readers a more challenging book to read while also giving emergent and beginning level readers more exposure to diverse reading opportunities.
References
References
Georgia Standards of Excellence (2021). Science - Grade 2. Georgia Department of Education. Retrieved January 5, 2025, from https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Science-Grade-2.aspx.
Georgia Standards of Excellence (2021). Science - Grade 2. Georgia Department of Education. Retrieved January 5, 2025, from https://www.georgiastandards.org/Georgia-Standards/Pages/Science-Grade-2.aspx.
Renaissance Learning, Inc. (n.d.). AR BookFinder. Retrieved January 5, 2025, from https://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx.
Renaissance Learning, Inc. (n.d.). AR BookFinder. Retrieved January 5, 2025, from https://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx.
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