Friday, September 6, 2013

Theme 1: Back to School, part II

Contributed by: Sam Hughes
First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg
Age: 5 and up                 
It was suggested by Professor Rose and I decided to choose this book because it reminds me of what it will be like to teach my first class. I think I will definitely have some nervousness before starting the first day. I also liked the illustrations and how the words are positioned differently on some pages.
The story begins with Mr. Hartwell peeking his head into his loved one, Sarah’s, room to tell her she needs to wake up so she won’t be late for her first day of school. She tells him she does not want to go because she hates having to start over at a new school. He tells her that everything will be fine and she will meet new friends. She tries to stay in bed but it does not work because Mr. Hartwell tells her to be ready in five minutes. She gets dressed and they head to the school. Her principal walks by and welcomes her as she slouches in her seat. She has a hard time keeping up because of all of the students, but eventually she gets to her classroom where most of the students are waiting. The book ends with a twist. Sarah Jane Hartwell is this school and class’s new teacher!
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