Donavans word jar written by monalisa degross donavan doesnt collect baseball cards like other kidshe collects words for his word jar, and they bring an unexpected delight. They seem to leap out at him from books, signs, even the back of cereal boxes. Click to read more about donavan s word jar trophy chapter book by monalisa degross. We use easy and decodable words that most early readers are able to read. We chose this novel for its powerful attention to some rich social and emotional themes. Helps kids use key reading strategies while they read independently. Donavan allen doesnt collect coins, comics, or trading cards like most kids. His dilemma is what to do with them once his collection becomes larger than the jar that is holding them. On a slip of paper, she writes the word serendipity. He keeps the words he collects on slips of paper in a big glass jar. Donavans word jar worksheets and literature unit by monalisa degross grades 14.
The classic story about the power of wordsdonavan allen doesnt collect coins, comics, or trading cards like most kids. Grandma gives him his grandpas old cigar humidor jar to use as he begins a new word collection. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 w. Donavan s search for the perfect solution is at the center of this story featuring his loving, supportive africanamerican family. Donavans word jar from schoolhouse treasures on 22 pages this literacy packet is based on one of my favorite books. About donavans word jar donavan is fascinated by words.
This meager, sluggish story centers on donavan, a boy who collects words. How can he make room for new words without giving up all the terrific words already. In other words, the bell jar was written fast and urgently. Maryland book bank features donavans word jar in book. This is a story of a boy who has a unique collection. This book club allows students to engage in a variety of reading skills, including. She works at the enoch pratt free library in baltimore as project manager of the family reading circle, where she meets and. He collects wordsbig words, little words, soft words, and silly words. When his word jar becomes filled to the brim with the slips of paper on which the words hes collected and memorized are written, donavan has a problem.
But one day the jar is almost full and donavan has a dilemma. Donovan finds words everywhere he looks and writes them down. Donavans word jar trophy chapter book paperback december 31, 2018 by monalisa degross author. Degross lives in baltimore, maryland, near her children, donavan and nikki, and her grandchildren, shaundrea, annalisa, and august. Donovan asks his grandmother for advice as to what he should do with his collection of words in a jar, and she shows donovan how he can share his word jar. The senior tenants begin to take the words and apply them to each other, causing great laughter and friendship among the normally grumpy tenants. Without making the printed book, it can add your knowledge and make anyone happier to read. This book is packed with great vocabulary and fosters discussions.
Donavan s word jar is the story of a young africanamerican boy, donavan, on a search to solve his dilemma he has too many words to fit in his word jar collection. Find out how long your favourite books are and how they compare to their contemporaries and books in other genres. He cant put any new words in without taking some of the old words outand he wants to keep all his words. Published on jan 16, 2015 story time story town with mr. Donavans word jar trophy chapter book black family. A trifold bookmark made specifically for monalisa degross donovan s word jar. Donovans word jar activity links phonics activities. Big kid chapter books for struggling and early readers. The bookmobile parked outside glenmount elementarymiddle school in northeast baltimore on friday to give students the book donavans word jar by author monalisa degross, whos from baltimore. Donovans word jar is a fun, engaging book that gets students excited about new, interesting vocabulary. Every time he sees a new wordon a billboard, a cereal box, a store sign, etc. It is most important that, you must aware about reserve. Donavans word jar printables, classroom activities.
Every time he sees a new word on a billboard, a cereal box, a store sign, etc. Free donavans word jar worksheets and literature unit for. Word counts of the most popular books in the world foster grant uk. We can coordinate collections based on interest, reading level, state standards, and more. Cheryl hanna when the jar that donavan keeps his word collection in fills up, he finds a special way to give his words away and get something wonderful in return.
Logan jar1, justice lm1, yumus m2, chaparromoreno lj1. As his jar of words fills, donavan realizes that he. Monalisa degross from bmi online, see our free shipping offer and bulk order pricing. This pack included everything you will need except the book. Lingo as she reads, donavans word jar by monalisa degross. Whenever donovan allen discovers a word he likes, he writes it on a slip of paper and puts in his word jar, but when he discovers his jar is full, he learns to share his love of words with his grandma. This pack could be used for whole group, small group, or a readaloud. A getting tired of his collection b running out of space in his word collection jar c not familiar with the definitions for many words d running out of word ideas 9. He savors each word as he learns to say it and discovers its meaning. When the jar becomes filled to capacity, donavan has a.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about donavan s word jar trophy chapter book by monalisa degross. This chapter book has the main character, donavan, who does not collect anything while his friends and grandma collect multiple items. She works at the enoch pratt free library in baltimore as project manager of the family reading circle, where she meets and observes children of all ages. Donavan s word jar written by monalisa degross is a fabulous book for grades 24. A readers notebook for donavans word jar by monalisa degross pages 4 15 provide questions for each chapter. But one day, donavan discovers that his word jar is full.
This is a novel study unit for donavan s word jar by monalisa degross. Monalisa degross wrote donavans word jar and granddaddys street songs. Donavans word jar by monalisa degross, cheryl hanna. Whenever donavan finds a new word, he writes it on a slip of paper and puts it in his word jar. Donavan s friends collect buttons and marbles, but he eventually begins to collect words.
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