If You Give A Mouse An IPhone: A Cautionary Tail (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
I love the illustrations in this book! Each page is colorful, tells the story, and kept my daughter entertained the whole time. I love the message in the book and know this is a book that any child would love, find humorous, and perhaps see that there is more to life than just what is on the smartphone. This is a story that will entertain, definitely relates to this generation of children (and adults), and will be a favorite for years to come!! It’s a book that would make a great gift, and is something that anyone can relate to! What a fun twist on a very familiar book. I like the repetition of language for beginning to transitional readers. The story could easily be read to beginning readers and then they would be able to "read" the story back. That is how many students begin reading. The story could easily be used for:*teaching predictions*using technology purposefully*adding dialogue through speech bubbles (great way to teach k-2 student about *dialogue and then transition into using quotation marks)*using different types of punctuation (?, !, ...) how to use in writing and how we "read" the punctuation to increase student fluency*partner reading (1. narrator 2. boy)*contractions*text to self connections*comparing/contrasting two stories*the dedication is perfect for any age to read... 45 drafts! All students need to be taught and retaught that good writing rarely if ever happens the first time. It is great to have one text that can be used in so many ways. That is when it can truly becomes a mentor text.
What do You think about If You Give A Mouse An IPhone: A Cautionary Tail (2014)?
4.5- Love it! Great for "plugged in" kids or kids who are begging to get phones/tablets/computers.
—faerydust88
