Re: [LM_NET] ELEM: Science Fiction Genre

[Christine Rayl <cjrayl@YAHOO.COM>]

The first picture book that comes to mind is the Commander Toad series. However, I 
read Aliens for Breakfast to 2nd graders in two 45 minute sessions and they loved 
it. 
There is also Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates and Captain Raptor and the Moon 
Mystery, both with captivating artwork that will beg for closer inspection. I can't 
keep them on the shelf. 

Christine Rayl, Librarian
Bowie Elementary
Grand Prairie ISD, TX


Reading is not a duty, and has consequently no business to be made disagreeable. 

Augustine Birrell


--- On Sun, 11/2/08, Katie Farrington <kmfarrington@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> From: Katie Farrington <kmfarrington@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: [LM_NET] ELEM: Science Fiction Genre
> To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
> Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 12:28 PM
> Hi All,
> 
> I checked the archives, but was not able to find a good
> answer. I am looking
> for a fun way to introduce the science fiction genre to my
> third graders. I
> would like to read a picture book (or very brief chapter
> book) with them and
> include a discussion on either theme or setting. I read a
> lot of science
> fiction when I was little, but cannot remember any good
> picture books. This
> lesson will continue the discussions I have been having
> with them on the
> different fiction genres. Since I only have a 40 minute
> period that must
> also include book selection, I obviously do not have a
> whole lot of time for
> this lesson.
> 
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks!
> Katie Farrington
> Media Specialist, Grades 2-3
> Mays Landing, NJ
> kmfarrington@gmail.com
> 
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