Paul Revere's Ride


Author/Illustrator: Lori Mortensen/Craig Orback


Publisher/Place of Publication/Date: Picture Window Books; Mankato, MN; 2010

Price: $17.99

ISBN-13: 978-1-40485-537-3
ISBN-10: 1-40485-537-8


Dewey: 973.3

Reading Level: 2.3/3.2

Brief Description of Content: The story of Paul Revere's midnight ride.

Personal Review/Selection rationale: I found this title at the website for Picture Window books. Although the reading level is only 3.2, it is illustrated by a reputable illustrator and could possibly be a winning combination of engaging text at a level that is reachable by some third grade students. It would also be a desirable read aloud in the classroom and a positive addition to a Media Center or classroom library.

Review Sources: Not yet released

Standards:
SS3G1: The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people's rights and freedoms in a democracy.
ELAKR6 The student gains meaning from orally presented text.
ELA1R1 The student demonstrates knowledge of concepts of print.
ELA1R6 The student uses a variety of strategies to understand and gain meaning from grade-level text.
ELA2R2 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression. ELA2R4 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.
ELA3R1 The student demonstrates the ability to read orally with speed, accuracy, and expression. ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text.

Comments

Unknown said…
I really like some of the offerings from Picture Window Books. My new favorite is a series about Katie Woo. You did a very nice job with your review.