I try to convey that in my work.įor easy to implement curriculum linked ideas that work with my books and add fun and interest to any classroom see: Curriculum Ideas.

Recognizing that historical figures were people just like us-only they lived in different times with different issues brings history alive for me. The difference is how we express our feelings about our experiences at different points in our lives. Adults often deal with the same issues as kids: friendship, jealousy, control, power, fear, anger, isolation etc. You can learn a lot about the world if you watch the way kids interact in the playground. My background as a teacher of children and adults, my university studies in history and political science and my extensive travels enrich all my work. I’ve written on literacy, literature, social studies, math and science. Frieda Wishinsky (author), Louise-Andre Lalibert (Illustrator). I’ve also written for magazines, newspapers and educational companies such as “Quill and Quire”, “The Globe and Mail”, “Publishers Weekly”, Nelson, Pearson, Scholastic, DK, “The Toronto Star” and the Girl Guides. Go to the shed and build a paper wagon, thats what. This would also be a good text to have students use for Hot Seat for students to dive deeper into the characters.I write picture books, chapter books, novels, non-fiction, reviews, articles and educational material. This would be a great book to use open-minded portraits for the various characters in the book (Kate, Jake, Lionel, Sarah, and Patty).

I would use this book for students to predict the outcomes of the different relationships Kate makes in the book based on her emotions. This topic is very relatable to students as they start to develop more personal friendships. I would use this text as a mentor text to teach students about different emotions and actions. A Frog in My Throat (Orca Echoes) by Wishinsky, Frieda Laliberté, Louise-Andrée Illustrator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book would be a good mentor text to use for sequencing. There is a variety of connecting words that are used that assist the reader in connecting Kate's actions and words. Organization- This book follows a clear organization with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Instantly access A Frog In My Throat plus over 40,000 of the best books & videos for kids. This is a memorable storyline that can guide students' through the ups and downs of friendship. A Frog In My Throat kids' book from the leading digital reading platform with a collection of 40,000+ books from 250+ of the world’s best publishers.

Kate's actions and words signal the reader to the variety of emotions she goes through as she explores new friendships. The author depicts a range of emotions that Kate experiences as her best friend Jake starts spending less time with her. Idea- This book has a strong theme that students of any age can relate to. Kate finds herself all alone now that Jake prefers to hang out with Lionel instead of Kate. Book Summary: Kate and Jake are best friends who are inseparable, that is, until Jake's cousin, Lionel, moves to town.

A Frog in My Throat by Frieda Wishinsky