This lesson plan will help students make inferences about a story using illustrations and understand the principles behind syllabication while reading emma kate by patricia polacco. I have 2 free samples of my reading and writing unit using the book emma kate by patricia polacco. Philomel books a division of penguin young readers group year of publication. Emma kate is a wonderfully original story of pretend play and real friendship. Patricia polacco books list of books by author patricia. Emma kate is lovely for those with imaginary friends. Polacco endured teasing and hid her disability until a school teacher recognized that she could not read and began to help her.
They walk to school together every morning, and sit together in class. Emma kate is the fastest read of the three perfect for little ones with short attention spans. Concord library to host virtual story time news the. Bun bun button is a great read for anyone who treasures a special lovie close to their heart, or for a grandmother to give to a grandchild. We liked patricia polaccos pictures because she uses all gray and black except for a little reddish color. Babushka baba yaga, chicken sunday, emma kate by patricia. But a surprise twist shows theres more to this best friend than meets the eye. This file is a 10 page freebie that will take the story emma kate from your guided reading lesson into your writers workshop mini lesson. Patricia barber polacco born july 11, 1944, lansing, michigan is an american author and illustrator. The plot describes the close friendship between a little girl in a redflowered dress and a huge, friendly elephant who does everything little girls do. It is a fun way to introduce point of view to you students. Emma kate by patricia polacco paperback patricia polacco. Patricia polacco is the prolific author and illustrator of over fifty picture books, and has received over 75 awards and honors for her work.
Emma kate by patricia polacco prediction imaginary. Emma b escobar reading emma kate by patricia polacco. Patricia polacco is a great author for classrooms that teach writers or readers workshop. While reading about emma kate, you are not quite sure who she is, you get your answer in the end in a very cute way. While emma kate appears to be a large gray elephant that does just about everything with a little girl whose name is never mentioned. Emma kate, by patricia polacco, is a cleverly creative picture book with precious illustrations and a little twist in the ending. I love the unique illistrations, and cute story line. Library assistant nancy hall tells us about her favorite picture book, emma kate by patricia polacco. Even though the book says simple words, we still know that they have a great friendship, and we like the book because of that.
There is also a fun surprise at the end of my post about a wonderful ikea find. Emma kate book by patricia polacco 2 available editions. Want to book patricia polacco for your school or conference. She is also an energetic and enthusiastic public speakershe visits over 100 classrooms every year. Emma kate by patricia polacco, 9780142411964, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Another of polaccos immensely popular younger books, emma kate is a wonderfully original story of pretend play and real friendship. Nov 14, 20 emma kate by patricia polacco prediction.
Emma kate and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you like to shop for books according to themes, or. Patricia polacco is a new york times bestselling author and illustrator with around seventy beloved and award. Rechenkas eggs would be a perfect book to put in an easter basket, or to read when studying russia, or moscow or holiday traditions art. Whether going to school or riding a bike, emma kate and her pachyderm pal do everything together, even getting tonsilitis at the same time. Patricia polacco takes a fairly routine picture book plot and livens it up with her charming illustrations and beautiful language. Emma kate and her elephant best friend sit next to one another in school, share lunches, play at recess, finish their homework, and go to soccer practice. Emma kate is a modest masterpiece, with tiny expressive eyes shining through. They walk to school together every morning and sit together in class. We also like this book because she gives a lot of examples of why emma kate is her best friend. Patricia polacco is a new york times bestselling author and illustrator with around seventy beloved and awardwinning books to her credit, including the keeping quilt, pink and say, the blessing cup, chicken sunday, and thank you, mr.
Patricia polacco book by the schroeder page teachers pay. Patricia polacco emma kate and her best friend, a toy elephant, share many activities, such as homework and soccer practice, and even have their tonsils out at the same time. Throughout her school years, polacco struggled with reading but found relief by expressing herself through art. Head over and grab a copy from my 10 page reading and writing unit. A charming exploration of the theme of imaginary friends, one with a surprise ending, patricia polaccos emma kate is the story of a girl and an elephant, and their unbreakable bond.
This reading is part of concord reads community reading program. The concord free public library invites children to join laura on facebook premiere for a reading of patricia polacco s book, emma kate, at 10 a. It is aligned with common core state standards for 2nd grade. Emma kate is a sweet and funny story about a little girl and her imaginary friend, a large and lovable elephant named emma kate. In her newest book for younger readers, new york timesbestselling author polacco introduces emma kate, a young girl with an imaginary friend who stars in this wonderfully original story of pretend play and real friendship. Polacco splits the difference between fantasy and reality by demonstrating how the pretend pachyderms girth wreaks genuine havoc. Emma kate by patricia polacco is this weeks pick for library monday. Polacco provides an interesting twist on the imaginary friend theme in this cheerful story inspired by her own childhood. Emma kate is a story about a girl and her imaginary friend.
Read more about emma kate reading and writing freebie. Kris adams reads emma kate by patricia polacco 51420. See all books authored by patricia polacco, including thunder cake, and thank you, mr. Polacco provides an interesting twist on the imaginary friend. My daughters name is emma kate, which is why i bought this book. Babushka baba yaga, chicken sunday, emma kate book. I will not be scared of the people here are the facts on bill gates, clinton and dr. Buy a cheap copy of emma kate book by patricia polacco. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The firstperson narrator describes emma kate as her best friend, and the reader naturally assumes all. The story time will be available on the librarys facebook page after the premiere ends. They even have their tonsils out and eat gallons of. Creepy pair of underwear by aaron reynolds and peter brown duration. This pin was discovered by treehouse books and gifts.