Author of salt in his shoes book

Deloris jordan is michael jordans mother and the coauthor of salt in his shoes. This heartwarming picture book, written by the superstars mother and sister, and exquisitely illustrated by artist kadir nelson, teaches hard work and determination are much more important than size in becoming a champion. I have a lot of boys this year who are really into sports, so im always looking for picture books to teach minilessons that have that element. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream by deloris jordan this book really resonates with a lot of my students, particularly boys. But as a child, michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared hed never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. All material is owned by the creators authors, illustrators, publishers displayed or mentioned in this video. Salt in his shoes this heartwarming picture book, written by the superstars mother and sister, tells the story of jordans childhood fear of not being tall enough to play basketball, and how his mother lifted his spirits by telling her son that salt in his shoes would help him grow. Please support the official book or even a better audio recording here. This story was written by both his mother and sister and is at a 3. The readaloud tells a fictional account of michael jordan when he was younger.

Do you think putting salt in his shoes made him taller and therefore a better basketball player. Read alouds to teach theme mentor texts for reading series. Books for all ages new members save 20% off jigsaw puzzles for all ages 20% off ap test. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read.

Before basketball star michael jordans name was uttered reverently in households all over the planet, young michael was just a shrimpy kid trying to play ball with. Click here to buy salt in his shoes by deloris jordan on paperback and find more of your favourite juvenile grades 12 ages 67 books in rarus online book store. But after a few months, downhearted that he hasnt grown as fast as hed hoped, he has a oneonone talk with daddy. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream paperback 4 feb 2008 by deloris jordan author. This inspiring companion to the new york times bestselling book salt in his shoes captures the enthusiasm of sportsminded readers as they. Written by the basketball superstars mother, this book offers young readers the story of how a young michael jordan overcame his difficulties as one of the shortest players on the court by practicing with his father and learning to play the best game he could. He also makes excellent recommendations for a hearthealthy diet. Book salt in his shoes by deloris jordan and roslyn jordan and roslyn m. This is a book guide for the book salt in his shoes by deloris jordan. To lift his spirits, his mother told him that salt in his shoes would help him grow.

Long before he became an allstar professional basketball player, michael jordan imagined winning an olympic gold medal, and with dedication and perseverance, thats exactly what he did. Salt in his shoes book guide by jessicca jones tpt. Salt in his shoes is an autobiographic memoir written by deloris jordan about her son micheal jordan. Deloris jordan is michael jordans mother and the coauthor of salt in his shoes, illustrated by kadir nelson, which booklist called inspirational. James dinicolantonio shatters the ageold myth that salt is a cause of heart disease. Salt in his shoes book list in publication order, reading level. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream by the authors deloris jordan y roslyn jordan, with plot details, genre, language and prices. Salt in his shoes by deloris jordan, 9780689834196, available at. Jordan is michael jordans sister and the coauthor, with deloris jordan, of salt in his shoes and did i tell you i love you today. Salt in his shoes by deloris and roslyn jordan is a wonderful book for introducing a study of michael jordans life and contributions. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream deloris jordan, author, roslyn m. Michael tells his older brothers, i am really sorry, guys.

Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream out of stock this heartwarming picture book, written by the superstars mother and sister, teaches that hard work and determination are much more important in becoming a champion. This story focuses on micheal as a young boy and the trials he went through wanting to pursue basketball but being frustrated because he was shorter than his brothers and his other players. This heartwarming picture book, written by the superstars mother and sister, tells the story of jordans childhood fear of not being tall enough to play basketball, and how his mother lifted his spirits by telling her son that salt in his shoes would help him grow. Deloris jordan, mother of the basketball phenomenon, teams up with his sister roslyn to tell this heartwarming and inspirational story that only the members of the jordan family could tell. To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream by deloris jordan, roslyn m. Free salt in his shoes worksheets and literature unit for. But he adds one more thingpractice, practice, practice. Its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of mankind. When he asks his mother what will make him grow, she advises him to put salt in his shoes and say a prayer every night. Use this guide to lead guided reading groups or lead whole group discussions. His work is focused on africanamerican culture and history.

Have the students write a short story about something they wish to accomplish, followed by a list of things they need to do in order to reach their goal. Salt in his shoes book list in publication order kids book series. This is a fantastic book to help teach the 7 habits, specifically be proactive. Long before he became a professional allstar basketball player, michael jordan had dreams of winning an olympic gold medaland with dedication and perseverance, thats exactly what he did. 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. Salt in his shoes book by deloris jordan, roslyn m.

But as a child, michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared hed neve more. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream paperback november 1, 2003 by deloris jordan author, roslyn m. Olympic dreams come true in this inspiring picture book from michael jordans mother, author of the new york times bestselling salt in his shoes. It is a story about michael jordan when he was a young boy, and how he learned that practice, determination, and perseverance help him to reach. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Published november 1st 2003 by simon schuster books for young readers first. Winning the parenting game, a book highlighting the seven. Salt in his shoes by deloris jordanroslyn jordanroslyn m. Michael jordan salt in his shoes in pursuit of a dream duration.

Free salt in his shoes study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Part of our kids book series 31 days of picture books for everyone, salt in his shoes is a biographical story of michael jordan. Salt in his shoes is an inspirational biography about michael jordan growing up and pursuing his dreams to become a basketball player. Salt in his shoes a reading and writing activity and a. Salt in his shoes is a biography about michael jordan written by his mother, deloris, and sister, roslyn. Written by michaels mother and illustrated by barry root, this heartwarming picture book gives a rare glimpse into a sports heros childhood, emphasizing the role that good values played in his success.

Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream by deloris jordan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This bundle includes guided reading materials that you can use with the book, interactive notebook pieces, and writing options that pull all the learning together. This story about michael jordan was written by his mother and his sister. However, as mark kurlansky so brilliantly relates in his worldencompassing new book, salt the only rock we eathas shaped civilization from the very beginning.

The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. This heartwarming and inspirational story tells us about a time when michael was younger and he was much smaller than all the other basketball players. Salt in his shoes is an autobiographic memoir written by deloris jordan. Michael jordan in pursuit of a dream paperback picture book, november 1, 2003 by deloris jordan author, roslyn m. Though he obligesand continues to practice shooting baskets at home his efforts dont immediately pay off. Deloris jordan is the author of salt in his shoes 4. Find out more about salt in his shoes by deloris jordan, roslyn m.