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Explore a curated list of children's literature that supports writing skills, such as inference, summarizing, cause and effect, and main idea. Featuring beloved titles like "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl and "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit, this collection encourages young readers to engage with relatable characters and memorable stories. Each book fosters critical thinking and comprehension, essential for developing proficient writing skills. Ideal for educators, parents, and young readers looking to enhance their literary journey.
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Sequencing • Carrick, Carol.. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. New York: Scholastic, 1989. • Christian, Mary. Nothing Much Happened Today, Massachusetts: Addison Wesley, 1973. • Dahl, Roald. James and the Giant Peach. New York: Puffin Books, 1961. • Goble, Paul. The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. New York: Bradbury, 1978. • Content Clues • Avi. Poppy. London: Watts Publishing/Orchard Books, 1995. • Creech, Sharon. Walk Two Moons. New York: Scholastic, 1994 • Curtis, Christopher. Bud, Not Buddy. New York: Random House, 1999 • Gross, Virginia. The Day It Rained Forever, New York: Viking, 1991. • Point of View • Cleary, Beverly. Ramona Quimby, Age 8. New York: Harper, 1981. • Babbit, Natalie. Tuck Everlasting. New York: Farrar, 1975 • Fleishman, Sid. The Whipping Boy. New York: Harpe, 1985. • Grimes. Nikki. Talking About Bessie. New York: Orchard, 2002. • MacLachlin, Patricia. Sarah, Plain and Tall. New York: Harper & Row, 1985. • Rogers, Mary. Freaky Friday. New York: Harper & Collins, 1972. • Woodruff, Elvira. George Washington’s Socks. New York: Scholastic, 1991. • Summarizing • Aliki. A Weed Is a Flower. The Life of George Washington Carver. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1965. • Lionni, Leo. Swimmy. New York: Knopf, 1992. • Burton, Virginia Lee. The Little House. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin, 1978. • MacLachlan, Patricia. Sarah, Plain and Tall. New York: Harper Junior Books, 1987. Suggestions for Book Titles that Support Writing Skills
Inference • Adler, David. Cam Jansen Adventures. New York: Viking, 1980. • Dagliesh, Alice. The Courage of Sarah Noble. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1986. • DeClements, Barthe. Nothing’s Fair in Fifth Grade. New York: Puffin Books, 1990. • Gilson, Jamie. Itchy Richard. New York: Clarion Books, 1991. • Cause ad Effect • Howe, James. Bunnicula. New York: Windrush. 1989. • Moore, Lilian. Don’t Be Afraid, Amanda. New York: Macmillan, 1992. • Spinelli, Jerry Maniac Magee. New York: Random House, 1997. • Main Idea • Fritz, Jean. And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? New York: Scholastic, 1988 • Pene du Bois, William. The 21 Balloons. New York: Viking Press, 1947. • Lowry, Lois, Number the Starts. New Yrk: Dell Publishing, 1989. • Spinelli, Jerry. Stargirl. New York: Random House, 2000. • Fact and Opinion • Bunting, Eve. Is Anybody There. New York: Harper, 1986. • Elmore, P. Susannah and the Blue House Mystery. New York: Dutton, 1980. • Fitzhugh, Louise. Harriet the Spy. New York: Harper & Row, 1964. • Rosenbloom, Joseph. Maximilian, You’re the Greatest. New York: Harper & Row, 1964. Suggestions for Book Titles that Support Writing Skills