Maryellen Cain 9/5/12 Text Sets After reading my literature book 14 Cows For America by Carmen Agra Deedy,

I started looking for other pieces of literature and media that would expand the learning of my students. I started searching the World Wide Web and found GoodRead.com and TeacherVision.com. I also used the Joyner Library Teaching Resource Center. I wanted to find several different types of literature and media that would engage all types of learners. The extended texts that I found all cover September 11th in a informal way. I wanted my future students to learn about this horrible day without getting the graphic images. Lucy and the Liberty Quilt

Citation: London, Victoria. Lucy and the Liberty Quilt. Frisco, TX: Sparklesoup Studios, 2001. Print. Grade Levels: Intermediate, Middle Author: Victoria London, Angela Liang (Illustrator) Summary: This book is about a twelve year old girl named Lucy. Her parents just moved her to New York when she finds out she is a gifted child. On top of just being labeled by her new teachers, the World Trade Centers are attacked shortly after. Lucy then decides to use her gifts to help other during this terrible time. Bravemole

Citation: Jonell, L. (2002). Bravemole. (pp. 1-32). New York, NY: Putnam Juvenile. Grade Levels: Intermediate, Middle Author: Lynne Jonell

Summary: Bravemole is such a cute book. Although it does not talk directly about September 11th, it tells the story from a mole`s point of view about when his home was attacked. This story teaches courage and will prompt students to talk about when they had a time of courage. September Roses

Citation: Winter, J. (2004). September Roses. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Grade Level: Intermediate Author: Jeanette Winter Summary: This book tells a story of two sisters from South Africa who are traveling to New York for a flower show. Shortly after their plane arrives, the attack of September 11th takes place. With all flights being canceled, the sisters are stuck in New York with 2,240 Roses. BrainPOPVideo http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ushistory/september11th/ Grade Level: Primary and Intermediate Summary: This video gives a summary of what happened on September 11th. It uses cartoon figures and images that are not graphic for students eyes. This video is rich in detail and facts. I would use this video when starting my lesson on September 11th and terrorism. 9/11 Memorial Website http://www.911memorial.org/?gclid=CNyP_OLznrICFQmpnQodyVoAXw Grade Level: Intermediate Summary: This is the national website for the 9/11 Memorial. It has some great resources for teachers under Teach+Learn. I would use a few of these resources, like Interact with Lady Liberty, and review their lesson plans and guides to get some ideas before teaching.