BYL TEACHER RESOURCE

BYL BOOK NOTES

Links to the FREE BOOK NOTES can be found on the Books for Young Learners (BYL)
detail book pages. You can access them from here, using the alphabetical list link below.

Each Book Note is about one of the BYL titles currently in print. The author offers a wealth
of information on the unique features of each book. Sample questions and prompts help teachers
introduce and support students through some of the content and some of the skills and
understandings that they need when reading for meaning.

You can purchase a set of laminated 8 1/2 x 11 Books Notes by clicking on the teachers
resource link below.

See Teachers Resource for in-depth instructional support

Children's Books Page Alphabetical List of Books for Young Learners with Book Notes

Front of card

BOOK NOTES
Book Notes on each title are provided separately. Sort them any way you wish to enhance
their use.

Synopsis

A book summary with an emphasis on instruction

What the Book Offers

Features of the text, illustrations,
layout, writing style, and form

Possible Skills Emphasis

You can select one or two
skills for teaching, practice

Back of card

Introducing the Book

Several suggestions from which
you can select and amend
to offer manageable challenges for
successful reading

Focus of Instruction

You should keep in mind the
reading level and the intended purpose of the lesson

Following the Reading

These suggestions give merely a
taste of instruction and provide
prompts for support

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