[MOSAIC] Elem Novel for Holidays

2007-05-28 Thread Rascal570
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a good novel study I can do with my 4th graders (low readers) on the holidays. I'd like to do something that's multi-cultural. Something that shows my kids how different cultures/religions celebrate. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you so mu

Re: [MOSAIC] Elem Novel for Holidays

2007-05-29 Thread skosmoski
Two little books spring immediately to mind--both by Lawrence Yep-- the first is Angelfish. It is the story of a young Chinese-American girl who lives for the ballet. She uncovers a shopkeepers secret and learns about Chinese tradition in a wonderful way. Child of the Owl is the story of a you

Re: [MOSAIC] Elem Novel for Holidays

2007-05-29 Thread Laura Cannon
Cockroach Cooties by the same author -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 5:18 AM To: mosaic@literacyworkshop.org Subject: Re: [MOSAIC] Elem Novel for Holidays Two little books spring immediately