Dear Peter Rabbit

By Alma Flor Ada

Illustrated by Leslie Tryon

Dear Peter Rabbit Summary

This book contains lively letters from famous storybook characters written to one another. These letters take readers behind the scenes of the famous tales of make-believe. As Goldilocks is planning her birthday party with Baby Bear, the three little pigs are planning their housewarming parties with Peter Rabbit. While the characters face many obstacles along the way, new friendships are discovered, forgiveness is learned and new memories are made with the inclusion of others.

Decision - Will I Select This Text?

Yes, because the text includes famous storybook characters that many students may already be familiar with and the central idea/lesson is relatable to most children. This text and illustrated is also fun and engaging. Using this text for standard RL 1.2 will help students identify key details and retell the story. 

Routines and Collaborative Learning

Routine

During this unit, students will complete daily vocab notebooks utilizing the word wall.

Collaborative Learning

Students will practice reading to each other and draw storyboards to retell the story in a small group.

Yours Truly, Goldilocks

By Alma Flor Ada

Illustrated by Leslie Tryon

Yours Truly, Goldilocks Summary

This book follows in series after Dear Peter Rabbit. The characters from the Hidden Forest are back at their adventures again planning for the Three Little Pigs housewarming party. In the meantime, the Big Bad Wolf is plotting his next move to attack the friends at the pigs party. Once under attack, Mama Bear comes to the rescue and saves the friends from the Big Bad Wolf and the day is saved.

Decision - Will I Select This Text?

Yes, because this companion book to Dear Peter Rabbit helps show a continuation in the story. It helps show character development and emphasizes the main ideas being told. This would work well in a unit covering literary elements such as plot, conflict, and resolution.

Routines and Collaborative Learning

Routine

Students will follow along during the read-aloud and ask questions when directed.

Collaborative Learning

Students will practice vocab using quiz pair share.

With Love, Little Red Hen

By Alma Flor Ada

Illustrated by Leslie Tryon