Literacy Specialist, Jill Eisenberg, began her career teaching English as a Foreign Language to second through sixth graders in Yilan, Taiwan as a Fulbright Fellow. She went on to become a literacy teacher for third grade in San Jose, CA as a Teach for America corps member. She is certified in Project Glad instruction to promote English language acquisition and academic achievement. In her column she offers teaching and literacy tips for educators.
Grab a flashlight, bug repellent, and binoculars…
Each week this summer, we are pairing Lee & Low titles to your favorite summer destinations with fun activities!
Your summer outing: national or state parks!
- Buffalo Song
- Everglades Forever: Restoring America’s Great Wetland
- I Know the River Loves Me/ Yo sé que el río me ama
- A Man Called Raven
Questions during reading:
- How have humans affected the habitat or animal species in the book?
- What suggestions does this book offer to take care of the world around us?