Using Picture Books for Standards-Based Instruction, Grades K-2 - Softcover

This practical handbook provides ready-to-use lesson plans that connect picture books to the Common Core standards and are ready to roll out on Monday. * Provides lessons that are linked to national standards and appeal to teachers and librarians needing to have weekly plans that identify the specific standards taught * Supplies accompanying patterns and reproducible handouts * Suggests fun follow-up activities and book titles appropriate for further instruction

Patricia A. Messner has been an elementary media specialist for the past 26 years in the Lebanon City School District, Lebanon, OH. Brenda S. Copeland has been an elementary media specialist for the past 18 years in Palmyra School District, Palmyra, PA.