| Type: | Reader |
| Title: | Pride Puppy (Textbook - Please see EPIC record) |
| Publisher: | Orca Books |
| ISBN: | 9781459824843 |
| Copyright: | 2021 |
| Author: | Stevenson, Robin |
| Recommendation Status: | highly recommended |
| Created By: | Sandra Steele |
| Subject Unit: | English Language Arts(ELA)-Reading Skills(RS)
English Language Arts(ELA)-Writing Skills(WRS)
Fiction(FIC) |
| Grade Level: | PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Describe the material: | Include description of contents and their intended purpose. Origin--Elementary ELA Curriculum Office--Yael Astor--10.10.22. R.1.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. This book supports students' learning and comprehension related to key ideas and details, craft and structure and integration of knowledge and ideas.
"A young child and their family are having a wonderful time together celebrating Pride Day-meeting up with Grandma, making new friends and eating ice cream. But then something terrible happens: their dog gets lost in the parade! Luckily, there are lots of people around to help reunite the pup with his family. (Titlewave)" |
| Evaluate the material: | What is its relationship to MCPS curriculum? The book can be used as a supplemental text to the existing curriculum for guided reading, small group instruction, independent reading. |
| Analyze the material: | List material's strengths and weaknesses. This joyful book about people caring for one another at a parade is written by a nationally recognized kid lit author and member of the LGBTQ+ community. The exuberant illustrations and straightforward language make this book accessible and engaging. |
| Relative worth of the material: | How does it compare (and relate) to other similar materials on the same subject? Strength - The book showcases a multitude of social identities. |
| First Signature: | Yael Astor, Instructional Specialist |
| First Signature Date: | 9/8/2022 |
| Second Signature: | Melaika Brown, Elementary ELA Supervisor |
| School Number: | 008 |