Book Pairing: SPIDERS

Book PairingLesson PlanSummer
Written By Amanda

Just like you might pair a fine wine with a gourmet meal, JOYcabulary pairs together read aloud books: usually a narrative text with an informational text, or sometimes two narrative texts around a similar topic. When we pair these together, comprehension is deepened as students make connections between the two books.

This month’s book pairing is all about SPIDERS. Spring brings warmer winds, drizzling droplets, blooming buds… and creepy, crawling critters. For many, spiders— especially the ones that jump —can trigger fear. But in this month’s book pairing, you’ll discover how these backyard inhabitants — particularly jumping spiders — are not just fearsome but fascinating. JUMP in and learn to see these eight-legged wonders in a whole new light!

Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lanan

“Discover the vibrant, hidden life of a backyard jumping spider.”

Scurry! The Truth About Spiders by Annette Whipple

“This amusing and informative book delves into the world of creepy-crawly spiders, answering all your burning questions with fun facts, captivating photographs, engaging illustrations, and insights straight from the spiders themselves.”

 
Amanda

Amanda Kovac has twelve years of experience working as a classroom teacher. Formerly an Elementary Literacy Coach for Saugerties Central School District, she now serves as an intermediate Reading Specialist in the Onteora district. Her coaching and teaching philosophy is three dimensional; dream and set goals, dedicate time and enthusiasm towards those goals, and deliver to all. A leader in curriculum reform, research based instructional practices, and increasing student achievement levels, she is committed to creating equitable and joyful literacy experiences. She passionately provides educators, families, and students memorable opportunities towards lifelong reading and writing. Amanda lives in Saugerties, NY with her three young children. All three are learning words at a rapid rate! JOYcabulary was sparked by an experience her four-year-old daughter had with the multiple meanings of the word duck.

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