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By: Kelly Farr
Let’s Measure It!
Level: Emergent Reader Level II
I will use this book when I am first introducing
standard units of measurements because it
talks about measuring objects in inches
APA Reference:
Connelly, L. (1995). Let's measure it!. Cypress,
CA: Creative Teaching Press.
Just Right!
Level: N/A
I will read this book at the end of the unit because it
incorporates both things that my cooperating teacher and I
are teaching so it is perfect to wrap everything up
APA References:
Kathe, M. (2005). Just right!. Orlando, Flordia: Harcourt.
Me and the Measure of
Things
Grade Level: Pre. And up
Age Level: 3 and up
This book introduces students to the measurement
unit
It talks about when you are supposed to measure using
a scale
It talks about the differences between wet and dry
measurements, weight, size, and length
APA reference:
Sweeney, J. (2001). Me and the measure of things. New
York, NY: Dragonfly Books.
Measurement Poem
1st grade level
I would use this poem to introduce
my lesson on standard units of
measurement
The lesson consists of using an inch ruler
so reading this would be a fun segue
way into it!
APA Reference:
http://pinterest.com/pin/24270186739094
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Twelve Snails to One Lizard: A
Tale of Mischief and
Measurement
Reading Grade Level: 2.8
I would use this book during my nonstandard
units of measurement lesson
It features a beaver and a bullfrog that find different
ways to measure 36 inches
APA Reference:
Hightower, S. (1997). Twelve snails to one lizard.
New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
Inch by Inch
Book Grade Level: 1.7
This is a great book to read during my
standard units of measurement lesson
The book is about an inchworm that is
proud of himself for being able to
measure anything under the sun
APA Reference:
Lionni, L. (1995). Inch by inch.
HarperCollins.
Measuring Penny
Grade Level: 4.2
This is the perfect book to read at the
end of the entire unit because Lisa uses
both nonstandard and standard units to
find out height, width, length, weight,
volume, temperature, and time
It wraps up all the lessons in one book!
APA Reference:
Leedy, L. (2000). Measuring penny. New York,
NY: Square Fish.
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