Don T Call Me Special Book Report

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A diverse book allows students to learn about different backgrounds and experiences. Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability by Pat Thomas and illustrated by Lesley Harker is a great example of a diverse book. Pat Thomas introduces the topic of disabilities while allowing the reader to create a positive discussion around the topic. Don’t Call Me Special is a thought provoking book for students. The reading strategies that I would have the students use would be activating their inner conversation and questioning found in Strategies That Work by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis. Activating their inner conversation will keep the students on task while reading and expand their thoughts. They will be able to highlight or write down the

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