Teacher+Made+Big+Books

__Teacher-Made Big Books__ Step-by-Step 1. Choose key concepts and vocabulary. 3. Use real pictures and photos.
 * Directly focus on content standards of the unit
 * Imbed important concepts and vocabulary
 * Expose students to comprehensible expository text
 * Patterned text gives access to all students
 * 2.** Choose a frame or pattern.
 * 4.** Keep it simple or let your creative juices flow.