Philip Balestrino

I would use this book as a read aloud in second or third grade to teach comparing. I would read the book aloud, mostly because i think read alouds offer better engagement strategies. After reading, I would ask the students to choose objects or experiences in their lives and make comparisons with other things that yield the same experiences, senses or feelings. I could also use this book in fifth grade as an intro to the parts and bones in the body. I would have the students read this individually and then talk with neighbors about what they read.… (more)

The Skeleton Inside You can be used for primary grades as a read aloud or an independent read for first, second or third grade. The book can be used as read aloud because there are many things that it can teach. The book takes the complex idea of a skeleton and makes it simple for children to understand. It can be used as an independent read for second and third grade because it is at their reading level and it makes the concept easy enough for them to understand while they are reading. This book can be used to teach the skeleton and identification of the main idea for children in primary. It can be used to teach similes for third grade because there are many similes used to help describe the skeleton. This book is relatable to the student's experiences.… (more)