Donovan's Word Jar by Monalisa DeGross
Description:
All of Donovan's friends collect things, so he starts a collection of his own--interesting words that he writes on slips of paper and puts in a jar. Along the way, he describes why he likes the words he finds. When the jar gets too full, Donovan has a dilemma. What should he do with all of the words? He ends up sharing them with his grandmother and her friends, and then he starts filling another jar with words.
Activity:
This book is a short chapter book that can be read aloud to the whole group. Students can then create their own word jars with interesting words that they find each week. Designate a time for students to have the chance to share these words with their classmates.
All of Donovan's friends collect things, so he starts a collection of his own--interesting words that he writes on slips of paper and puts in a jar. Along the way, he describes why he likes the words he finds. When the jar gets too full, Donovan has a dilemma. What should he do with all of the words? He ends up sharing them with his grandmother and her friends, and then he starts filling another jar with words.
Activity:
This book is a short chapter book that can be read aloud to the whole group. Students can then create their own word jars with interesting words that they find each week. Designate a time for students to have the chance to share these words with their classmates.