A-Z Book Series Overview by Learning Without Tears

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Ally and the Apple

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en and the  aels

b

Cora a n the Co d cont

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• Adjust the letter teaching order to suit your curriculum

• Use the read-aloud feature on a whiteboard and show highlighted words as they are read • Use interactive activities to find words or pictures focused on a target letter • Assign reading and letter-learning activities to students, accessible on the student app • Track student assignments and share reports with families

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Ally and the Apple

en and the i aels

b

Cora and the Cocont

the

and

that

was

for

you

are

they

with

his

from

had

Capital O, lowercase o.

Listen: octops. Yor trn!

See it. Say it. Write it, too.

Other words have that same beinnin sond.

 know it’s somethin yo can do!

Oz is one of them. Oz is a name that starts with O. As we read, listen for more Oo words. Now let’s read the story: Oz and the Octops

octops 3

Story Letter learning comes to life through the words in each fun story. Each page reinforces print concepts with a top-to-bottom and left-to-right orientation.

s it ready?

Tere licks her lips.

Letter Learnin

1. Which word beins with capital H?

2. Cont how many words bein with lowerca se h. 3. Look at the pictres. Find other thins that have the same beinnin sond as hammer.

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A! Wow! st loo k at that apple. A is also for astronat and alliator.

Next p—letter . There’s a bi ba el, a bear with a ban o, a beatifl ba by bll, and a brown b ffalo balancin on a ball.

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LETTER

EXEMPLAR WORD

TITLE/SUMMARY

TOPICS

SOCIALEMOTIONAL HABIT

CROSSCURRICULAR CONNECTIONS

apple

Ally and the Apple Ally is missing her two front teeth and can’t bite into her apple. Will her friends help her?

teeth, lunch, school

• understanding feelings • kindness

math, science

bagel

Ben and the Big Bagels Ben makes bagels, but when they come out of the oven they are huge! The bagels don’t fit in the bags or the bin. Where can Ben put the big bagels?

stores, neighborhoods, baking

• problem solving • persistence

science, math

coconut

Cora and the Coconut Cora wants a coconut, but she can’t get it. Will the coconut come down so she can make a tasty treat?

fruit trees, cooking, tropical islands

• persistence • cooperation

social studies, science

dolphin

Dax and the Dolphin Dax is on a diving boat with his dad when he sees a dolphin tangled in the net. Can Dax and his dad help the dolphin?

oceans, diving, dolphins, ocean trash

• kindness • understanding feelings

science, social studies, math

elephant

Emma and Her Elephant Emma loves her elephant. She brings it everywhere she goes. One day, her elephant is missing. Where could it be?

pets, security objects

• understanding feelings • persistence

social studies

fan

Feng, Finn, and the Fan Feng and Finn are doing school work, but the fan on the table is blowing at them. Can they find a way to keep the fan going without it bothering them?

friends, learning pods, school at home, homework

• problem solving • understanding feelings

social studies, science, math

LETTER

EXEMPLAR WORD

TITLE/SUMMARY

TOPICS

SOCIALEMOTIONAL HABIT

CROSSCURRICULAR CONNECTIONS

goat

Gabby and Her Goat Gabby has a goat named Gus. Gus is helpful on the farm, but sometimes Gus gets into things he shouldn’t. Can Gabby think of a way to solve the Gus problem?

farms, goats

• problem solving • persistence

science, social studies

hammer

Hana Has a Hammer The horse, the hen, and the hog have all escaped the pen! Can Hana round them up and get them back?

farms, farm animals, fixing things

• kindness • problem solving

science, math

igloo

Ikiaq and the Igloo The snow is just right, so Ikiaq starts to make an igloo. But soon, Ikiaq feels ill. Will his igloo get done?

tradition, winter, snow, family

• persistence • problem solving

social studies, science

jellyfish

Jana, Jen, and the Jellyfish Jana is a student helper in Jen’s class. Jen and Jana want to work together to make something cool to share with the class. What will they make?

creativity, student helpers, art, writing, school

• cooperation • kindness

science, social studies, art

kayak

Kaya and the Kayak Kaya is kayaking on a city river when she sees a kid’s kite fall into the water. Can Kaya help rescue the kite?

urban water sports, exercise, kites

• kindness • cooperation

social studies, science, math

lock

Lola and the Lock Lola has a box where she keeps all of her special things. One day Lola can’t find the key to the box. Will she be able to find it?

special things, chores, laundromat

• understanding feelings • cooperation

social studies, science

mask

Mac and the Magnificent Masks Mac and Marcos are making animal masks at school. Mac makes an amazing macaw mask, but Marcos is not happy about how his mask is turning out. Can Mac help Marcos?

creativity, art, animals

• understanding feelings • kindness

social studies, art

nest

Nell and the Nest Nell find a nest! She is so excited, she runs to tell Nana. Nana tries to show Nell it is okay to look at things in nature but not touch them. Will Nell listen?

birds, nests, nature, family

• persistence • cooperation

science

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LETTER

EXEMPLAR WORD

SOCIALEMOTIONAL HABIT

CROSSCURRICULAR CONNECTIONS

TITLE/SUMMARY

TOPICS

octopus

Oz and the Octopus Oz is at the aquarium. He can’t wait to see the octopus. But when he gets to the tank, he notices the octopus is missing! Can Oz help find the octopus?

visiting an aquarium, ocean animals, octopus

• problem solving • cooperation

science, social studies

piano

Paco and the Piano Paco and Papa are at a community park party when they see something unusual—a piano in the park! Paco loves playing the piano, but will he be able to put his shyness aside to play piano at the park?

community parks/parties, music, piano

• understanding feelings • kindness

social studies, music, math

quilt

Quinn and the Quilt Quinn makes a queen’s robe out of her big, red quilt. But she trips and knocks over a big jug of water. Now her robe is all wet! Dad is too busy to help. Can Quinn think of a way to solve her problem?

make-believe, pretend play

• problem solving • understanding feelings

science

rake

Rex and the Rake There is a pesky raccoon on the roof. Rex tries to get it down, but it will not move. Will the raccoon ever get off the roof?

animal pests, weather

• persistence • cooperation

science

sun

Sam in the Sun Sam and his dog Sid are playing outside in the summer. Poor Sid! His hair is so hot! Can Sam find a way to help Sid cool down?

pets, weather

• problem solving • kindness

science

tomato

Tere and the Tomato Tere is growing tomatoes for the first time. Are the tomatoes ready yet? Tere can’t tell!

growing vegetables, family

• understanding feelings • persistence

social studies, science, math

umbrella

Umberto and the Umbrella It looks like it is going to rain, but Umberto refuses to take the ugly umbrella with him. Will Umberto get all wet?

weather, family

• kindness • problem solving

science

LETTER

TITLE/SUMMARY

Vic, Val, and the Vacuum Val is practicing her violin when Vic knocks over a bowl of popcorn. Vic gets out the vacuum to clean up, but the vacuum is so loud! Can Val get Vic’s attention to stop?

CROSSCURRICULAR CONNECTIONS

• cooperation • kindness

music, science

community events/race, nature

• cooperation • kindness

social studies, science

Xavier Gets an X-ray Xavier gets hurt playing baseball. What will the x-ray show?

baseball, broken bones

• kindness • understanding feelings

science, math

yo-yo

Yolanda and the Yo-Yo Yolanda has a yo-yo. Yaz wants to try it, so Yolanda gives her a turn. Will Yaz ever give the yo-yo back?

Mexico, neighbors

• cooperation • kindness

social studies, science

zipper

Zack and His Zipper It is freezing outside, and Zack’s zipper is stuck. Will he have to stay inside while everyone else goes out to play?

school, weather

• kindness • cooperation

science

vacuum

Wes and the Watermelon Welcome to the Wolf River Race! Wes watermelon wants to win the race, but will the big wave get in his way?

x-ray

TOPICS

SOCIALEMOTIONAL HABIT

cleaning, noise, music, violin, family

EXEMPLAR WORD

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