Crow Call
Publication Information
Author:  Lowry, Lois	Illustrator:  Ibatoulline, Bagram
Title:  Crow Call	Date:  2009
Publisher:  Scholastic Press	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  13:978-0-545-03035-9	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    memoirs/reminiscences
HSE Descriptor(s):    language arts - reading| language arts - writing
Summary:
Dad is back from World War II and he takes his daughter, Liz, crow hunting to get reacquainted. Liz learns to use a crow call, but when the crows come dad decides not to shoot them. The story shows how a father and daughter rebuild their relationship after a long separation. This picture book is most appropriate for GED scholars. The language is not primary and the vocabulary is enriching. The story prompts thoughtful inquiry.
Teaching Ideas:
A good read aloud with the DRTA strategy. Excellent examples of imagery in the writing. This story could be used as a model for students to write their own memories of an important event in their lives.
Teaching Strategies:
Book Conversations    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/book_conversations.pdf
DR-TA: Directed Reading Thinking Activity    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/dr_ta.pdf
Fluency Activities    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/fluency_activities.pdf
Save the Last Word for Me (Adaptation)    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/adapt_save_last_word.pdf
Think-Pair-Share    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/think_pair_share.pdf
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Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > fear Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > relationships > friendships Family > children > childhood memories Family > father > father-child relationships Sports/Recreation > hunting

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