Amber’s Comments (group member since Oct 27, 2011)

Amber’s comments from the http://www.EDUG573Fall2011 group.

Saturdays and Teacakes By Lester Laminack
This story is about a young boy and his Saturday with his grandmother. He vividly describes his ride there and gives a variety of proper names and repeated words that leave a lasting impression to any reader. After arriving at his grandmothers, he cuts the lawn and they eat lunch of fresh tomato sandwiches. Once they are done eating lunch, his grandmother suggests that they make teacakes. The author uses many brand names and figurative language to describe their process of making and baking the teacakes. After eating the teacakes, the little boy prepares to leave his grandmothers vowing to never forget his Saturdays with his grandmother.
This story is recommended for all readers young and old. It has the ability to remind you of special times with your grandparents or parents. I know I thought back to special times with my grandparents remembering how special I felt when I spent time with them. It can be used in the classroom as students examine authors craft as a reader and a writer. It also provides opportunities for students to make connections to their lives and other texts. This is a text I use every year with my students and it still brings a smile to my face as I read it.

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