Dinosaurs+(JCampbell)

I chose to start off my year in speech with a unit about dinosaurs. All of my beginning of the year information and classroom set-up will dinosaur themed. For this list, I searched for a variety of non-fiction books that could be appropriate for my caseload of pre-k through 5th grade and which I could use to target a variety of speech and language goals. My aim was to a variety that I could pull from depending on the age and target goals of my individual students and groups. I utilized the Scolastic Website: [] and Database of Award Winning Children’s Books: http://www.dawcl.com to search for the materials.

Books Brandenberg, A. (1986). //Dinosaurs are different.// New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
 * Book that compares and contrasts different types of dinosaurs. Lexile: 530L

Branley, F.M. (1991). //What happened to the Dinosaurs.// New York, NY: HarperCollins
 * Large-sized book about dinosaur extinction. Lexile: 660L

Dixon, D. (1995). //Dinosaurs: all shapes and sizes.// Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.
 * Illustrated book about dinosaurs and links to today’s mammals and reptiles. Lexile: 1010L

French, V. (2004). //T-Rex.// Somerville, MA: Candlewick.
 * A day in the life of a T-Rex. Goof for “first-then” and schedule lessons. Lexile: 640L

Gibbons, G. (2010). //Alligators and crocodiles//. New York, NY: Holiday House.
 * Comparison of alligators and crocodiles and dinosaurs. Lexile: 860 AD

Jenkins, S. (2005). //Prehistoric actual size.// New York, NY: HMH Books for Young Readers.
 * Images of prehistoric animals in actual size. Good for size concepts. Lexile: 1130L.

Most, Bernanrd. (1990). Dinosaur cousins? New York, NY: HMH Books for Young Readers.
 * Shows similarities between modern-day animals and dinosaurs. Lexile: 810L

Mullins, P. (1992). //Dinosaur encore.// New York, NY: Trophy Pr.
 * Comparison of present day animals and dinosaurs using fold out flap format. Lexile: 600L.

Penner, L.R. (2014). //Dinosaur Babies.// New York, NY: Random House.
 * Book about the characteristics and behavior of baby dinosaurs. Lexile 280L

Sheldon, D. (2006). //Barnum Brown: dinosaur hunter//. New York, NY: Holtzbrink Publishers.
 * A biography about the paleontologist who discovered the first nearly complete t-rex skeleton. Lexile: 1060L

Taylor, B. & Davis, L. (2011). //Dinosaur Dinners.// New York, NY: DK Publishing.
 * Predator and prey information about the dinosaur’s time. Lexile: 520L

Zoehfeld, K.W. (2007). //Dinosaur parents, dinosaur young: uncovering the mystery of dinosaur families.// New York, NY: HMH Books for Young Readers.
 * Book about how dinosaurs cared for their young. Lexile: 1170 L.

Websites [] This is a website with information about dinosaurs and games involving dinosaurs. It includes information about different types of dinosaurs and categories of dinosaurs as well as games involving matching and creating your own dinosaur.

[] Nice scientifically-based information about dinosaurs. The site includes a dinosaur guide, as well as in-depth information about some dinosaurs. Additionally, it includes a “dinosaurs in 3D” section.

[] Includes profiles of over 300 known dinosaurs with notations for dinosaurs considered to be “doubtful” or “unconfirmed.”

[] This website includes information about types of dinosaurs and videos. It also includes a “dinosaur news” section.

[] A website targeted at children who like dinosaurs, developed by a child who likes dinosaurs. It includes information about dinosaurs, free coloring pages, and dinosaur pictures.

What a fun theme! I chose owls for my speech room this year. So many puns around my room (Make WISE choices during tablet time, our flock rocks, our speech group is a hoot) I had a little too much fun with it! Its great that you can combine the theme with literacy. The books and websites look like a great range of resources. I am sure the kids will be particularly excited about dinosaurs in 3D! Caitlin