Tasks Galore Literature-Based Thematic Units [2-Book Set]

Tasks Galore Literature-Based Thematic Units [2-Book Set]

"Tasks Galore Literature-Based Thematic Units" is a resource book full of hundreds of ideas, teacher tips, and photos of tasks and it is packaged with the accompanying board book "I'm Hungry, I'm Hungry, What Shall I Do?" <br /> <br /> Using the adorable 8 ½ x 11" board book as a guide, "Tasks Galore Literature-Based Thematic Units" contains hands-on activities for use with young learners and students with special needs. The strategies employed encourage responsiveness to literature while enhancing vocabulary and language. The tasks illustrate how to to make learning more meaningful by using organizational strategies and visual cues, connecting themes to everyday experiences, individualizing for differing learning styles, and tying concepts to the general curriculum. <br /> <br />"I'm Hungry, I'm Hungry, What Shall I Do?" written by Laurie Eckenrode and illustrated by Michael Arrigo introduces readers to Triggy, a very hungry and thirsty triangle who can't decide what to eat or drink! Children will enjoy this engaging board book as Triggy embarks on a cafeteria adventure. Triggy identifies the foods, snacks, drinks, and desserts from which he can choose while his facial expressions convey his emotions as he ponders each decision. The book is filled with simple, brightly colored illustrations and rhyming text and will be especially appealing to younger children who are acquiring language and reading skills. (The board book is also sold separately.)