Here are some books where children can explore Text Types
and Purposes.
W.K.1. Use a combination of drawing,
dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader
the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion
or preference about the topic or book.
Tag Along Book
– Place two sheets of white paper on top of a colored sheet of paper. Fold in half. Punch holes on the fold and insert a pipe cleaner for a
handle. Children can draw,
dictate, or write a story in their books.
Encourage them to think of a title for their book and then take it home
and “read” it to someone in their family.
Book Talk
– Children can create a puppet from a paper plate or lunch bag and then use the
reverse side to write a story about it.
*Students could
also tell a story using their puppet.
Pop Up –
Fold a piece of paper in half. Cut
two slits on the fold as shown.
Push the middle section in so when you open the paper it will pop up. Children can draw a scene on the paper
and then add a character to the pop up.
Let them dictate or write a sentence about their story scene.
Gift Bag Book
– Choose a gift bag with an interesting cover. Cut the front and back off the bag. Cut paper the size of the bag. Discuss the illustration on the bag and
invite children to talk about it.
Give each child a piece of paper and ask them to draw something
suggested from the front of the bag.
Next, ask them to write or dictate a sentence to go with their
picture. Staple their papers
inside the front and back of the bag to make a book you can hang in the
classroom library.
Art
Appreciation – Check out a book with copies of famous paintings. Show the book to the class and identify
the name of the painting and the artist.
Highlight the fact that most artists give titles to their
creations. Encourage children to
think of titles for their paintings, collages, drawings, and other artwork.