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jaij7's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic nonfiction. Stunning illustrations of a giant squid.
mnstucki's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent nonfiction for mid- to upper-elementary grades. The illustrations are beautiful.
readingdoggo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
just_tina's review against another edition
Giant Squid by Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann
Fiction Twin Text: Derrick, D. (2010). Sid the squid: and the search for the perfect job. San Francisco, CA: Immedium.
The possible content-area crossover is most likely science. This fiction twin text will greatly enhance students’ learning by first introducing them to the great squid. They’ll read a humorous story and glean just a little bit of background information on giant squids, most notable their physical appearance. However, I will extend that learning with a web method. After reading the fictional text, I will ask the students to supply me with important words and details about Sid the Squid. If they are able, I will have them pick out some important words or categories about giant squids. However, depending on their age and background knowledge, I will most likely read the nonfiction text before creating related areas to that connect to the central topic. By the end of both stories, the students should have a strong understanding of squid basics such as movement, defenses, habitat, physical appearance, food etc.
Reference:
Camp, D. (2000). It takes two: Teaching with twin texts of fact and fiction. The Reading Teacher, 53(5), pp. 400-408.
Fiction Twin Text: Derrick, D. (2010). Sid the squid: and the search for the perfect job. San Francisco, CA: Immedium.
The possible content-area crossover is most likely science. This fiction twin text will greatly enhance students’ learning by first introducing them to the great squid. They’ll read a humorous story and glean just a little bit of background information on giant squids, most notable their physical appearance. However, I will extend that learning with a web method. After reading the fictional text, I will ask the students to supply me with important words and details about Sid the Squid. If they are able, I will have them pick out some important words or categories about giant squids. However, depending on their age and background knowledge, I will most likely read the nonfiction text before creating related areas to that connect to the central topic. By the end of both stories, the students should have a strong understanding of squid basics such as movement, defenses, habitat, physical appearance, food etc.
Reference:
Camp, D. (2000). It takes two: Teaching with twin texts of fact and fiction. The Reading Teacher, 53(5), pp. 400-408.
eetree's review against another edition
5.0
really intriguing introduction to giant squids! it's kind of creepy and mysterious but in a fun way
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
5.0
This is so cool! I had no idea this was how scientists got all the information they have about squids. Very informative and intriguing! Read for my grad school class of Lit & Resources for Children.
sam_reader_era's review against another edition
4.0
Copyright: 2016, Genre: Non-Fiction
I loved that we get a little intro before the title page. A very mysterious vibe for a very mysterious creature. The book also contains a beautiful fold out page illustration in which you could really marvel at the giant squid. This is a great picture book for K-5, maybe even middle school age students, as they research ocean wildlife.
I loved that we get a little intro before the title page. A very mysterious vibe for a very mysterious creature. The book also contains a beautiful fold out page illustration in which you could really marvel at the giant squid. This is a great picture book for K-5, maybe even middle school age students, as they research ocean wildlife.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent elementary nonfiction read about giant squids, with gorgeous foldout spreads and fascinating details about the squids and their creepy bodies.