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My multigenre topic covering bears is important to early childhood through sixth grade
students because animals is a topic that is gone over throughout each school year, no matter what
grade. There are many different types of bears and it is important for students to know the
similarities as well as the differences among these bears. Students can learn multiple things when
learning about bears such as seasons, animal science, geography, hibernation, and global
warming. Students can see how each of these things they are learning about bears and through
the subject of bears can relate to them and their lives.
Books about bears cover a multitude of concepts that are not all non-fiction. There are
many stories that are covered in this text set that are fictional. Using fictional fantasy books
about bears allows for children to create an understanding with the characters in the story. When
reading nonfiction books about bears this allows for students to understand more about the world
in which we live in. Nonfiction bear books get students to think in realistic ways on how our
lives are connected with animals lives.
Overall, being able to study bears, all the different kinds, fiction and nonfiction allows for
children to develop a deeper understanding of the animal and make connections and conclusions
based on what they are reading. Learning about animals is something that is taught over a long
course of time that begins as early as pre-kindergarten and goes all through high school and even
some in college. Being able to have knowledge of the creatures and animals around us is an
important aspect that should be added to ones schema at an early age and continually grows
throughout the years.
Little Tricker the Squirrel Meets Big Double the Bear Written by: Ken Kesey
Tricker the squirrel watches Big Double the bear terrorize the forest animals and take over the
forest, eating anything in his pathway. Tricker seeks to show the bear a lesson which will trick
the bear out of the forest and save the forest animals.
Reading Level: 4.9
Genre: Fiction: Animal Fantasy
This book relates to the subject because it briefly touches on hibernation and why the bear is so
grumpy, angry and hungry. Although it is animal fantasy it touches on how the other forest
animals who are being terrorized by the bear are not hibernating while the bear just got out of
hibernation and seeks all the food he can find.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Written by: Bill Martin Jr.
This is a story of guess who/what is on the next page. It is an engaging book that discusses
different animals and colors. This book engages students through repetitive phrases comparing
animals and colors.
Reading Level: 1.5
Genre: Fiction
I included this book in the text set because it introduces animals and colors, allowing for students
to compare and contrast on a simplified level. This is a great book for young readers who are
getting familiarized with animals and colors.
Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians Written by: Jackie Mims Hopkins
Goldie Socks is a curious young girl who loves books. One day on the backway to school Goldie
Socks stumbles upon a house made of books. Goldie does not know that the house belongs to the
three libearians. The three libearians come back to the house and notice that someone has been
there and stumble upon Goldie Socks reading books and the bears join her.
Reading Level: 4.0
Genre: Fiction: Fantasy/Folktale
This is a great twist on the original folktale of Goldie Locks and the Three Bears. It shows a
young girl, as well as a family of bears who love reading. Goldie Socks displays to students how
to find the book that is perfect for each student.
habitat.
Kindergarten College
This site was chosen because I thought it was a different way to look at bears. Being able
to see bears in their natural habitat through their tracking collars is a great way for
students to see bears for what they truly are.
Bears.org
Bears.org
http://bears.org/
This site offers multitudes of information on various types of bears ranging from
grizzly bears to sun bears. This site is a great tool for students to use when comparing
and contrasting the different types of bears or wanting to gain more knowledge about
bears.
Fourth Grade Eighth Grade
I chose this site because it offered a large amount of information on bears of all
different kinds. I feel like having this information all on one site would be an easy
way for students to quickly find out information on bears.
Grizzly People
Write on one of the sticky notes a scene you felt to be important to you Write on the second
sticky note something new you found out from the story On the last sticky note write a scene
from the book that you wish you were there for
Movie Poster
Movie Poster is a reader response that allows the creativity of the students to shine. This activity
expresses how students feel about the book through visual drawing and representation.
The instructions are as follows: - Imagine the story you just read being turned into a movie
Draw on the movie poster paper what you think the movie cover would look like
Saw-Heard-Felt
Saw-Heard-Felt is a reader response can be used during or after the reading of a story. This
activity allows for students to draw out their emotions and feelings from the story to truly see
how they felt about what they read.
The instructions are as follows: - Have the students cut out each object (eye, ear, and hand)
During or After reading the story have students write on the eye what they saw while they were
reading Have students write on the ear what they heard while reading Have students write on
the hand what they felt while reading
A Letter to a Character
This reading response allows for students to connect with characters from the book and develop
a more personal meaning behind the story. The letter also offers students to express their
feelings, opinions, and questions toward the character.
The instructions are as follows: -Have students pick out a Letter Template Allow for students to
use markers, pens, pencils, quills, or any utensil they would like Have students write a letter to
a character or characters from the book Tell students to express how they feel toward this
All of the reader responses will be turned into a folder that students have access to. Doing this
will allow for students to see how others felt about certain books and whether or not they will
have any interest in the book. This is also a good way for teachers to keep track of books that
should be kept and books that should be put aside.