Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster
Fifth grader, Sage, has a very embarrassing moment when she misunderstands the spelling and definition of one of her vocabulary words--miscellaneous. Both the primary and secondary storylines in this book (study the pages closely) offer fun ideas for word games. It might even take the drugery out of spelling lists. Written and illustrated by Debra Frasier, with bright primary colors, this story is fun from start to finish.
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