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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Math Mentor Text-Zero the Hero

It is Sunday, time to link up with Collaboration Cuties for Must Read Mentor Text. This week's topic is math.


One of the books I love sharing with my students is Zero the Hero by Joan Holub.


This book is an adorable book that shows the value of zero. I use this book when I am teaching my students the properties of addition and multiplication.

Here is the write-up from Amazon:
"Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That’s what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn’t add anything in addition. He’s of no use in division. And don’t even ask what he does in multiplication. (Hint: Poof!) But Zero knows he’s worth a lot, and when the other numbers get into trouble, he swoops in to prove that his talents are innumerable."

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My students love the comic-style part of this book. It makes it a little tricky to do as a read-aloud, but it is perfect to share in small groups. 


What are your favorite Math Mentor Texts?  

9 comments:

  1. I like that Zero is a Superhero that will get the attention of half of my students from the start. Thanks for sharing an awesome book!

    Foreman Teaches

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  2. I haven't see this book before. My students love the song Zero the Hero... so now I need a book to go along too! Thanks for sharing this one!

    Gwen

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  3. Great text! Thanks so much for sharing this one. I will add to my list...

    Sarah @ Hoots N Hollers

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  4. This looks adorable! Another book I've never heard of! I'll have to check it out!

    Thanks for linking up,
    Amanda
    Collaboration Cuties

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  5. I've never heard of this book either - it's cute though! Glad to get some upper grades ideas. I am moving to 5th this year - yikes!!

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  6. This book looks great, I just pinned it but I think I should just go ahead and order it!! Thanks for sharing this title!!

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  7. Thank you for sharing a great book! I like the idea of sharing it in small groups.

    Mary

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  8. I have seen this book, but have not had my hands on it. I will certainly check it out.
    Thanks for the suggestion and have a great week.

    School Is a Happy Place

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