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Lets Talk About Books 7/8/14

July 8, 2014 by Amber Masters

Hello! Once again I am linking up with Deanna Jump for her fabulous We Love Books linky! Every week I look forward to sharing one of my favorite children’s books, and I love learning about new titles from so many wonderful teachers!
The book I am sharing about today is one that I’ve shared with a different linky party before. However,I feel like I need to share it once more just in case you haven’t heard of it!
http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2014/07/book-talk-tuesday-linky.html
The story I am sharing today is…
http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Rabbit-Amy-Krouse-Rosenthal/dp/0811868656/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404839557&sr=8-1&keywords=duck!+rabbit!
Seriously, if you do not have this book, order it right now. I mean look at the cover. Is it a duck or a rabbit? Ahhhh I still don’t know!!!
https://asmilingteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/duckRabbit01-700.jpg
It really could be either. This story sets up a playful banter between two unseen characters. They debate whether the creature is a duck or a rabbit.
https://asmilingteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/duckRabbit02-700.jpg 
The story is a perfect addition for your reading/writing workshop mentor texts. I use the story to talk about perspective, opinion and persuasion.  You’ll be amazed at what even the littlest of minds can come up with and debate about. My class is always split about 50/50. 
https://asmilingteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/duckRabbit04-700.jpg
So what do you think?? Is it a duck? Or is it a rabbit?
I created some freebies to go with this story. Click on the image to take you to my TPT store to download. If you download it , please leave me some feedback.
Duck or Rabbit? Class Graph and Writing 
I also am having a GIVEAWAY for my new Back to School Math Stations! The pack is tiered to meet then needs of all kinders!
  Winner will be selected Friday at 7 P.M.

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