Overview
What do dinosaurs and librarians have in common? Curiosity, questions, and the power to inspire young minds! In Dear Ms. Guadalupe: Letters to My Librarian, students are introduced to the fascinating Technosaurus and the real-life work of paleontologist Dr. Sankar Chatterjee through a series of engaging letters from a second-grade student to the school librarian. Along the way, readers learn how to structure and write a friendly letter, complete with greetings, questions, facts, and a thoughtful closing. The book illustrates proper letter structure and tone, teaching second and third graders how to create meaningful, well-organized personal correspondence while also encouraging scientific curiosity and research skills. The content serves as an ideal cross-curricular resource, seamlessly blending science, letter writing, and a passion for learning in a way that is both educational and enjoyable.
Key features and benefits: • Models a Friendly Letter Format: Second and third grade students learn about the structure, tone, and purpose of good, clear writing. The book successfully illustrates proper letter organization through a relatable voice and classroom-ready examples. • Brings Paleontology to Life: Introduces young readers to the lesser-known dinosaur Technosaurus and real-life scientist Dr. Sankar Chatterjee through meaningful and organized personal correspondence that fosters scientific curiosity. • Celebrates Lifelong Learning and Literacy: Reinforces the importance of library research and media literacy skills in early education by introducing young students to Dr. Sankar Chatterjee and his team, who discovered the Technosaurus dinosaur.
Key features and benefits: • Models a Friendly Letter Format: Second and third grade students learn about the structure, tone, and purpose of good, clear writing. The book successfully illustrates proper letter organization through a relatable voice and classroom-ready examples. • Brings Paleontology to Life: Introduces young readers to the lesser-known dinosaur Technosaurus and real-life scientist Dr. Sankar Chatterjee through meaningful and organized personal correspondence that fosters scientific curiosity. • Celebrates Lifelong Learning and Literacy: Reinforces the importance of library research and media literacy skills in early education by introducing young students to Dr. Sankar Chatterjee and his team, who discovered the Technosaurus dinosaur.
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