#44 Gentle Giant Octopus

from LitCentric Radio Hosted by Dr. Julie Webb

Think narrative nonfiction is too tricky to teach young writers? Nah! Gentle Giant Octopus, by Karen Wallace, illustrated by Mike Bostock, is a beautiful example of narrative nonfiction that switches seamlessly between the two genres. A stunning book full of challenging language students need to master, and a lesson to help them do it! Join National Board Certified Teacher, Reading Specialist, and Literacy Coach Dr. Julie Webb as she describes the teaching possibilities hidden inside this treasured mentor text. Try this lesson in your class tomorrow: https://litcentric.podia.com/litcentric-radio-lessons-growing-bundle LitCentric Radio Season 4 is generously sponsored by Book Taco: https://booktaco.com/welcome-librarians/

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