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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

I Am America ~ Charles R. Smith Jr. (2003, Scholastic Inc.)


Summary: This book is about the children of America and what they are. They are almond eyes, my grandfather's dimples and olive skin. They are also many different races, nationalities and religions.

My Review: I like this book because its about all of the people of America. It also has photos of real children which I think is important for kids to see. It is a very nice book that I think should be shared with all students.

About the Author: Smith is photographer and an author of many children's books. His love for books started when he was a young boy but his love for photography started in high school. His love for sports is also fused into many of his books which he writes for multiple grades level.

Genre: Multicultural, Non-Fiction
Theme / Skill: Appreciating other Cultures
Age Level: 5-10

Pre-reading Activity: Show students the pictures in the book and ask them what they notice about the people in it.

Post-reading Activity: Have students write a sentence to add a page to our own book. Take a picture of each student and have them write I am ...

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