Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems


Willems, M. (2009). Naked mole rat gets dressed. New York, NY: Hyperion Books for Children.

Summary: Wilbur is a naked mole rat who likes to wear clothes. Everyone in his community makes fun of him for doing so until a town meeting is called and Grandpah presides.

Review: This book is about staying true to who you are and being yourself.

Diversity: The identity and individuality could be interpreted as diversity and accepting differences.

Suggestions for Teachers: Use this to book to talk about difference.

Reading Level:

  1. Quantitative: Lexile 470L, ATOS Book Level 2.75-5.14, Flesh-Kincaid 1.98-5.34, 3.53-6.13 RMM
  2. Qualitative: This text is slightly complex. It is organized chronologically. Vocabulary is largely familiar and contemporary. "Proclamation" might be a difficult word. Some students might be confused about what a mole rat is. The beautiful and contrast between the colorful clothes and the drabness of everything else may highlight difference. Knowledge of the mole rats will help students make meaning.
Content Areas: Language Arts

Common Core State Standards:


CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7

Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Relevant Links: Teaching Books

Subjects/Themes: individuality, identity, diversity, acceptance

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