Already the author of two books for adults, president obama turns toward young americans with this picture book tribute to men and womenand corresponding qualities of characterthat. The book includes bios of george washington, abraham lincoln, jackie robinson, billie holiday, cesar chavez, helen keller, among others. Illustrator loren long teams up with president barack obama to create a picture book tribute to several notable americans in the form of a letter from the first father to his daughters. Obama childrens book of thee i sing out in november. It is described by the publisher as a tribute to thirteen groundbreaking americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. A letter to my daughters is a childrens book by barack obama, with illustrations by loren long. News english lessons esl lesson plans obamas children. Of thee i sing a letter to my daughters was written by barack obama. About the illustrator loren long is the bestselling and awardwinning author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including drummer boy and the new york times bestseller otis. Of thee i sing by barack obama, first edition abebooks.
Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Inspired by barack obamas picture book, of thee i sing, students will write their own friendship songs, choosing as their friends a peer, a relative, or an adult friend. The text is minimal and begins with questions for malia and sashahave i. Put those together and you get two classroom books that are based on songs we sing about our country. All music was produced by calvin thomas at cthomas studios. The task is to read the book with your class, and then do some sort of followup activity or response.
See the article in its original context from may 19, 2002, section 7, page 20 buy reprints. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This page is a onestop shop for all of our great resources for parents and educators as you. Of thee i sing by barack obama accomodating book study questions and activities. Read the entire book, adding your own insights to the understandings identified. Toddlers and preschoolers love to play with the rhythm and rhyme of language. Written in the form of a letter to his daughters, president barack obama. Morrie ryskind book by george gershwin music by ira gershwin lyrics by kaufman jan 1, 1968 paperback. This is a readers response to pair with a read aloud of of thee i sing. From the artistry of georgia okeeffe, to the courage of jackie robinson, to the patriotism of george washington, barack obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children and within all. Its got a basket overflowing with classroom books weve created too. A letter to my daughters hardcover november 16, 2010.
Barack obamas of thee i sing is an inspirational story that students should be. It was spending time with them that inspired him to write of thee i sing. Former president barack obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this picture book illustrated by the awardwinning loren long otis thats. The book can be used to teach history and language arts, but it can be used to teach something more meaningful. Choose one or more levels to differentiate, scaffold, and extend instruction using any nonfiction book. A letter to my daughters read this at the library a couple of months ago, this short book is at once a series of history lessons and a lovely letter from this very well known author to his daughters. Theyre not overly creative, but theyre enjoyed and loved by my little patriotic americans. Keep your child reading, learning, and having fun with simon kids. It is called of thee i sing and is about of president obamas american heroes, including baseball great jackie robinson and president george washington.
Coming two weeks after election day, a book from president barack obama for some of the nations nonvoters. Music pictures, elementary music, music classroom, teaching music, childrens literature, music lessons. Each one is highlighted under a trait that he admires in his own children. This book study includes critical thinking questions and comprehension questions. Barack obama writes childrens book 17th september, 2010 u. Barack obamas book, of thee i sing, inspires students to write their own book of inspirational messages. Of thee i sing read along childrens book story book. In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, president barack obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation.
Of thee i sing is a musical with a score by george gershwin, lyrics by ira gershwin and a book by george s. Tribute to american icons, father inspiring daughters, selfesteem, american history. Wintergreen, who runs for president of the united states on the love platform. Of thee i sing book simple english wikipedia, the free. Extension learning activities for this book and other useful resources. Group discussions will inevitably follow a reading of this book. Pdf barack obama of thee i sing download full pdf book. A letter to my daughters by former president barack obama. Barack obama is the fortyfourth president of the united states.
From the artistry of georgia okeeffe, to the courage of jackie robinson, to the patriotism of george washington, president obama sees the traits. A letter to my daughters is a tribute to groundbreaking americans, from the first president, george washington, to baseball great jackie robinson to artist georgia okeeffe. Yhba picture book committee title activity form, last revised 2012 of thee i sing author. The presidents book will educate young readers about americas heroes and remind them that they can also make a difference in their world. After the students make their lists of telling sentences, singing the praises of the chosen friend, they then develop three to four of those sentences into showing paragraphs. Perfect picture book friday of thee i sing miss marples musings. George washington, abraham lincoln, martin luther king, neil armstrong, sitting bull, cesar chavez, billie holiday, maya lin, albert einstein who was born in germany, georgia okeeffe, jackie robinson, helen. This read aloud is a great book to incorporate into your schools character or social curriculum, as well as a great way to introduce a biography unit. View these templates to determine the best level for each student. A letter to my daughters by barack obama and loren long. Perfect picture book friday of thee i sing miss marple.
Of thee i sing book the indianapolis public library. Barack wrote this book for his daughters and gives important people from history who have quality character traits and lead a life we could follow. Of thee i sing book hillsborough county public library. Of thee i sing fingerprint unity art parenting not. Discuss those who are familiar to you and ask questions about those who are not familiar. In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, former president barack obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking americans and the ideals that have shaped his nation. This item includes a reading strategy lesson plan that focuses on president obamas book, of thee i sing. I make pictures of the objects to sequence or simply idenify. A letter to my daughters by barack obama and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in hawaii to a mother from kansas and a father from kenya, he himself is now the father of two daughters, malia and sasha. A letter to my daughters by president barack obama and beautifully illustrated by loren long is an endearing book that features a wide range of americans and their contributions that have helped shape our nation. This includes vocabulary words and a project that showcases famous heroes.
Of thee i sing classroom inspiration, classroom, music. A letter to my daughters is a childrens book by united states president barack obama. The presidents book for children, of thee i sing, could undermine him. Sing a book activity idea make a musical instrument. This story places emphasis on making connections, making predictions, and making inferences. This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all americans, from our nations founders to generations to come.