Alfie the apostrophe a cute kids book for teaching punctuation booktopia has alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. The apostrophe song is a highly effective, innovative and fun resource for use in the classroom, in the office and at home. This page lists excellent childrens books for teaching contractions and possessive nouns. Carlson reports, first grade started learning about contractions. Alfie the apostrophe teaching punctuation, teaching. Little alfie is sure that he doesnt stand a chance, especially after watching the question marks rap out jokes. Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue goodreads. Guided reading fiction focus, 2nd edition scholastic. Alfie the apostrophe a cute kids book for teaching punctuation. Its not long before his greed gets out of hand, and he jumps into signs where he doesnt belong. The lesson plan includes instructions and a script for before, during, and after reading the text. Alfie the apostrophe and penny and the punctuation bee. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms.
This is a two day guided reading lesson plan for the book, alfie the apostrophe. Moira rose donohue books list of books by author moira. Aug 25, 2019 alfie has to perform a magic trickand hes nervous. Apostrophe song from grammaropolis the best apostrophe song youve ever heard duration. It also shows how apostrophes are used to make contractions and to show possession. Choose from rock, hiphop, popdance or acoustic musical styles. A very cute story to help readers remember the importance of different punctuation marks. How can he compete with the question marks and the exclamation points. This is a fun book full of punctuation puns, and it will be useful for students to learn about how different punctuation marks work. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Moira rose donohue is the author of alfie the apostrophe and penny and the punctuation bee, two wonderful picture books for families, schools, libraries, and of course, kids. Along from learning about apostrophes, other puncation marks are included. Its time for tryouts for the punctuation talent show, and little alfie the apostrophe doesn. Round penny and her slouching friend quentin vow to beat bouncy elsie by creating more sentences correctly in their schools upcoming bee.
Books by moira rose donohue author of alfie the apostrophe. Alfie the apostrophe by donohue moira rose abebooks. This fits in perfectly with the book alfie the apostrophe. Nov 10, 2016 picture book by jan carr book trailer created by the bethel park public library staff. Alfie the apostrophe by donohue, moira rose and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alfie the apostrophe have yall ever used this book to help teach contractions and possessives. Jan 17, 2015 alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue.
What will it take to put greedy apostrophe back in his place. And it looks as if the director, bud asterisk, has mistaken alfie for a comma. Moira rose donohue audio books, best sellers, author bio. The story is believeable, but it certainly could not happen in real life. And more true stories of amazing animal talents, and more on. Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue scholastic. But greedy apostrophe wreaks havoc in toy stores and magic shops, inserting apostrophes where they dont belong. Alan apostrophe meet the puncs by barbara cooper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue is a charming and clever way to teach students the importance of the apostrophe. Teachers will be quick to see classroom potential in this picture book, with its uncommon subject and energetic presentation. Constitution was one i really had to write, having spent many. Apr 01, 2006 the lowly apostrophe discovers that a little magic goes a long way in the punctuation talent show. Teaching contractions in early grades by leslie ann tpt. The fun, quirky character alfie, is a reallife apostrophe who is nervous about performing at a school talent show.
But after making one letter disappear in cant, transforming others in wont, and best of all. A vocabulary disaster by debra frasier alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue things that are most in the world by judi barrett. Children will relate to the snowflakes in alfies tummy when he performs in the talent show. Teach the rules about apostrophes using the song that became an internet sensation in 2010. Young readers and writers struggling to use proper punctuation will find this light hearted approach to punctuation a delight.
Alfie the apostrophe lexile find a book metametrics inc. This book has inspired me so much, i was sad this audiobook was over. This clever and zany language arts picture book will have kids eager to learn the tricks of using an apostrophe. Alfie the apostrophe anchor chartand there is a book to. In this book, the punctuation marks all take jobs from the director. Like many elementary students, many of my fourth graders start to put apostrophes everywhere in their writing. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a.
Alfie is worried about auditioning for the talent show, but with a little practice he manages to wow his. Alfie is an engaging character imagine that an apostrophe. You will be glad to know that right now alfie the apostrophe pdf is available on our online library. Greedy apostrophe gives us such an easy and concrete way to address this problemafter we read the book, i can just say, hm. A program with alfie the apostrophe this presentation includes a book reading, a talk about punctuation and writing, interactive contraction magic tricks and a visit from alfie. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text. Donohue follows up alfie the apostrophe 2006, illustrared by joann adinolfi, with another parade of animate punctuationfeaturing this time a period, a question mark and an obnoxious exclamation point.
Moira rose donohue has 37 books on goodreads with 633 ratings. Moira rose donohues most popular book is alfie the apostrophe. Not only that it shows ways of how fear can be conquered, doubts can be overturned, but it also teaches lessons on punctuation. Donohue earns high marks for this lively debutpair it with robin pulvers punctuation takes a vacation 2003, illustrated by lynn rowe reed. Moira, can you tell us how this book, or any of your books, came to be published. Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue librarything. Alfie the apostrohe is a charming tale with unexpected stars punctuation marks. See all books authored by moira rose donohue, including alfie the apostrophe, and parrot genius.
Alfie the apostrophe moira rose donohue, joann adinolfi on. Books that have been in print before are given a digital future, alongside new titles from some of the worlds best writers. Apostrophe books is a new epublishing company that combines the high standards of old media with the cuttingedge technology of new media. The lowly apostrophe discovers that a little magic goes a long way in the punctuation talent show. Alfie is an engaging character imagine thatan apostrophe. One series is about civil rights leaders in virginia and one is an 8 book series about explorers. The apostophe in this story is given human characteristics that allow the reader to learn the function and purpose of an apostrophe.
I highly recommend this book to teachers everywhere. I love old movies, tap dancing, dogs, opera and hockey. Mar 22, 2019 alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue is a charming and clever way to teach students the importance of the apostrophe. Contractions can be a hard concept for small children who are just learning to read. Picture book by jan carr book trailer created by the bethel park public library staff. Alphie overcomes his shyness to show off his powers in the punctuation talent show. Alfie the apostrophe anchor chartand there is a book to pair.
Alfie the apostrophe printables, classroom activities. Alfie the apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and making contractions at the punctuation talent show reading counts rc k2 2. Buy a discounted hardcover of alfie the apostrophe online from australias leading online bookstore. Alfie the apostrophe printables, classroom activities, teacher. Alfie the apostrophe a book and a hug alfie the apostrophe is eating dinner the evening before the punctuation talent show and he is not a happy punctuation mark. Oct 20, 2018 but alfie summons up the courage and performs, but will his tricks work.
It would be a shame to miss out on watching alfie and his friends try out for the annual punctuation mark talent show. Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue 20100301. Alfie the apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and making contractions at the punctuation talent show. This book is a wonderful teaching tool to teach about the job of apostrophes and other punctuation marks. Nov 10, 2011 this book makes talking about apostrophes so easy and fun. I created an anchor chart to help reinforce this skill and then made little alfies after reading. Plus, students will learn the origin and meaning of the word apostrophe which i didnt even know until i read this book. Alfie the apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for. Interview with moira rose donohue kathyerskines blog. Can he make it into the punctuationmark talent show. Bryan mosley alf roberts coronation street printed signed alfie cast card and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 09, 20 have yall ever used this book to help teach contractions and possessives. Theyll also learn a little grammar without realizing it. Alfie the apostrophe pdf alfie the apostrophe pdf are you looking for ebook alfie the apostrophe pdf.
This page lists excellent childrens books for teaching contractions and. He feels unsure of himself and has butterflies about performing in front onstage in front of everyone. Alfie the apostrophe is a marvelously magical picture book. In fact, have written two picture books about punctuation alfie the apostrophe and penny and the punctuation bee. Joann adinolfi alfie the apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and making contractions at the punctuation talent show. This adorable book takes a closer looks at a variety of punctuation marks. I am so pleased to share my latest books both from scholastic childrens press. We read the book alfie the apostrophe then we made our own alfies.
Guided reading fiction focus, 2nd edition level title lexile dra genre level title lexile dra genre u all of the above 50 rf u charlie bone and the invisible boy 720 50 fsy u creepy creatures goosebumps graphix 50 gn u ginger pye 990 50 rfm u graduation of jake moon, the 680 50 rf u heaven 790 50 rf. Aug 08, 2006 so, a book like alfie is frequently overlooked. Alfie the apostrophe teaching punctuation, teaching language. Its the special difference he can make to turn away words. Teaching possessives with greedy apostrophe i love the book greedy apostrophe by jan carr. Books go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. I learned of so many books we have never heard about from sarahs wonderful recommendations in this book. Click to read more about alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue. Alfie is an apostrophe that is worried about many things, but primarily that he doesnt do exciting things like the questions marks and exclamation points. Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue, 9781621278658, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Guided reading alfie the apostrophe by sonya fenn tpt. Alfie the apostrophe by moira rose donohue, joann adinolfi. Page 42 common core state standards grade 4 scholastic guided reading fiction focus 2 nd edition reading. This book has helped me realize just how important we will definitely be following a more proactive readaloud schedule in our family. It contains rhyming poems that help kids get a better understanding of how and when to use different punctuation marks. I have written two series of biographies for the educational market with state standards publishing, inc. Alfie the apostrophe is eating dinner the evening before the punctuation talent show and he is not a happy punctuation mark. Additionally, it includes the reading level of the text.
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