When emily sees a blue whale in her pond on vacation, she writes to her teacher mr. I think the book is the book our teacher read to our class but in this book emily is a little girl writing letters to her teacher thinking there is a whale in her pond. About the book emily has found a whale in her summer wading pool. Customize your guided reading program with these bestselling titles in guided reading six book sets. In this story structure lesson, students read the childrens story dear mr. Blueberry by james, simon, 1961publication date 1991 topics whales, letters. While on a summer vacation, emily discovers a whale living in her garden pond. When he was young, he drew comic strips for his schools magazine. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mcelderry books, 1991 activities 1998 nancy polette. I really wanted the kiddos to understand the three main parts of a letter so i created this fun and interactive writing template for them.
How does emily feel when arthur jumps up and spurts water. She writes to her teacher who replies for information about whales. I also liked how the book gave information on whales in a subtle manner. Blueberry by simon james whales dont live in pondsor do they. I really wanted the kiddos to understand the three main parts of a letter so i created this fun and. You can find a vocabulary powerpoint that is made really well, a spelling test, a study guide for the story, grammar test, skill sheets, and phonics and language drills.
Print the puzzle or use on your tablet, phone, or computer. This week we are taking a little of time to teach writing letters. Blueberry, i love whales very much and i think i saw one in my pond. I like the book because it is always written like a letter and thats what made me want to turn. For example, the little girl would write a letter to mr. The vocabulary words aligns with the harcourt reading series for. I wanted to stop in and share with you our writing for the week.
Each day has different activities for the students that are fun and engaging. Book finder create your own booklists from our library of 5,000 books. Blueberry, write letters to each other about the whale that emily sees in her small pond. Blueberry book by simon james official publisher page. Themed booklists dozens of carefully selected booklists, for kids 012 years old. Jan 26, 2014 our first story this week will be dear mr. Blueberry answers that she must be mistaken, because whales live in the ocean, not in.
The whole thing was written in letter format to mr. Blueberry answers that she must be mistaken, because whales. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. He had fourteen different jobs before becoming an artist and writer. Blueberry aladdin picture books paperback picture book, june 1, 1996. Blueberry shares facts that emily finds useful in caring for the whalewhich is hugely corporeal in jamess. Blueberry, i love whales very much and i think i saw one in my pond today. First the simple conversation that is had back and forth between the child and her teacher about a whale that might be living in her pond out back is well written, includes a little humor, and has a great and. Blueberry, for advice on how to care for her new pet. Blueberry is a simple story, but i feel in it is an exploration of a childs world and experience so different from that of adults. Read this book to find out what happens to emily, mr. Blueberry simon james, author, lloyd james, author, simon james, illustrator margaret k.
Blueberry answers that she must be mistaken, because whales live in the ocean, not in ponds. Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from dear mr. Your story presented by classic storytime a reading of dear mr. Blueberry is an excellent story which my nieces and nephews enjoyed and which many other children can enjoy for various reasons. Blueberry by simon james, 9780689807688, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The cover design of this book echoes a letter with a postmark that says nantucket, massachusetts, but its true locale is anywhere a child has ever told an adult. In this directed reading activity, 2nd graders complete a story plan explaining the elements of the story. Themed booklists dozens of carefully selected booklists.
Highquality books and educational resources from first book supporting researchbased life skills from. Blueberry aladdin picture books reprint by simon james isbn. It is also fantastic for teaching letter writing, which would be done in year three. Simon james a young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond. Over a school vacation, the main character, emily, decides she simply must write to her teacher when she discovers a blue whale living in her pond. Simon james, author, lloyd james, author, simon james, illustrator margaret k. Blueberry by simon james during vacation time, emily and her teacher, mr.
Blueberry printables, classroom activities, teacher. Blueberry reponds that she must be mistaken, as whales live in the ocean, not in ponds. Each set has 6 copies of the title at a great low price. Blueberry written by simon james and read by tavis du preez table of contents. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Blueberry, i love whales very much and i think i saw. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. First the simple conversation that is had back and forth between the child and her teacher about a whale that might be living in her pond out back is well written, includes a little humor, and has a great and happy ending. In a delightful exhange of letters, emily learns about whales, and mr. Dear mr blueberry by simon james this book is brilliant to read to young children or for children in year three onwards to read themselves. Jan 11, 2018 your story presented by classic storytime a reading of dear mr.
Blueberry resources from primarygradesclasspage this site has some really good resources. Blueberry, guide reading and comprehension through teacher modeling and questioning. Its an engaging story with a charming blend of reality and fantasy. This is a great way to teach students how to properly write a letter the components of a letter.
Its vacation time, so emily has to write to her teacher to help when she discovers a blue whale living in her pond. Buy a cheap copy of dear greenpeace book by simon james. It is vacation time, so emily has to write to her teacher for help. Nonfiction for kids tips on finding great books, reading nonfiction and more. Friendly letter writing a freebie little minds at work. Second graders understand the story elements in the book dear mr. Blueberry and emily exchange letters throughout the summer, each learning more. Blueberry lesson plan is suitable for 1st 3rd grade. Its vacation time, so emily has to write to her teacher to help when. Friendly letter writing a freebie i wanted to stop in and share with you our writing for the week. He says all of his stories are connected to his childhood. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Blueberry and emily exchange letters throughout the summer, each learning more about eachother and the world around them. She begins to write letters to her teacher to ask questions about whales.