Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster was written and illustrated by Debra Fraiser.
Ok, I am slow and a bit thick headed at times. It wasn’t until I was ½ way threw the book when I realized that Miss Alaineus was actually a play on the word miscellaneous.
This is a delightful story that immerses itself in the life of a 5th grader who is an academic vocabulary nut. She loves words. On every page of the book, little Miss Sage sprinkles her sentences with 3-5 tier 2 academic vocabulary words.
The last pages of this charming book, the author brings her readers into Webster Elementary School’s 10th Annual Vocabulary Parade. All students who wanted to participate in the annual vocabulary parade had to write the following on a 3X5 card and turn it into the person in charge of the parade.
MY 2 ½ CENTS
Absolutely delightful! This story was appealing and a pleasant read. How many times have I misheard, misunderstood, or misread a vocabulary word only to embarrass myself? The author did an excellent job playing with words and the way they sound. I got a kick out of this book. In fact, I might just kindly borrow the author’s Annual Vocabulary Parade concept and introduce it into my school. I am sure we, the students and teachers, would have a fun time discovering and representing meaningful tier 2 vocabulary words.
AR QUIZ: 100%
Ok, I am slow and a bit thick headed at times. It wasn’t until I was ½ way threw the book when I realized that Miss Alaineus was actually a play on the word miscellaneous.
This is a delightful story that immerses itself in the life of a 5th grader who is an academic vocabulary nut. She loves words. On every page of the book, little Miss Sage sprinkles her sentences with 3-5 tier 2 academic vocabulary words.
The last pages of this charming book, the author brings her readers into Webster Elementary School’s 10th Annual Vocabulary Parade. All students who wanted to participate in the annual vocabulary parade had to write the following on a 3X5 card and turn it into the person in charge of the parade.
- Write down their name, grade, and room number.
- Write down the vocabulary word.
- Write down the definition of the vocabulary word.
- OPTIONAL- Write down a sentence or two for the M.C. to read as the contestant walked onto the stage.
MY 2 ½ CENTS
Absolutely delightful! This story was appealing and a pleasant read. How many times have I misheard, misunderstood, or misread a vocabulary word only to embarrass myself? The author did an excellent job playing with words and the way they sound. I got a kick out of this book. In fact, I might just kindly borrow the author’s Annual Vocabulary Parade concept and introduce it into my school. I am sure we, the students and teachers, would have a fun time discovering and representing meaningful tier 2 vocabulary words.
AR QUIZ: 100%
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