Jingle Dancer
by Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ying-Hwa Hu, and Cornelius Van Wright
38 Total Resources 4 Awards 4 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Realistic Fiction
- Sports
- Cultural Experience
- American Indian
Year Published 2000
Word Count 708
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 650L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.7
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 41520, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Physical Education
- Subject Headings
- Dance--Fiction
- Creek Indians--Juvenile fiction
- Creek Indians
- Creek Indians--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Dance
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Indian dance
- Dance
- Indian dance--Fiction
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - Native American
- Indians of North America
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
- Lists With This Book
- Contemporary Indian Stories
- 40 Books about the Arts
- 50 Multicultural Books for Children
- Family
- Images of Community
- I is Not for Indian
- Native American Stories
- Native Voices
- MORE Books for Beginning Readers
- Civics: Me, Family, Community, K-3
- Anishinabe & Dakota: Powwows
- Native American Literature
- AILA Children's Book List
- #IndigenousReads by Indigenous Writers
- Taking on Challenges: Mind in the Making
- Sample: Math by the Book
- Sample: CKLA Grade 1 - The Human Body
- Sample: CKLA Kindergarten Native America
Our Original Resources 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
About the Authors 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by TeachingBooks
Author Interviews 15
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Chris Barton
Interview with Ying-Hwa Hu
Created by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Interview with Cornelius Van Wright
Created by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Cynsations
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by From the Mixed-Up Files...
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Everywhere Book Fest
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Donna Janell Bowman
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by The Booking Biz
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Lone Star Literary Life
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by The Open Book: Lee & Low's Blog
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by PBS Books
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Remember Reading Podcast
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Interview with Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by First Draft Podcast
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 13
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Curriculum Connections from Empowering the Spirit
Created by Empowering the Spirit
Teacher Guide from Empowering the Spirit
Created by Empowering the Spirit
Lesson Plan from National Indian Education Association
Created by National Indian Education Association
Lesson Plan from Our Spirits Soar
Created by Our Spirits Soar
Lesson Plan from Montana Office of Public Instruction
Created by Montana Office of Public Instruction
Support Materials from RIF Literacy Central
Created by RIF Literacy Central
Comprehension Questions from Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Teacher Guide from Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Pre-Reading Guide from Cynthia Leitich Smith
Created by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Compare & Contrast Activity from Sherri Maret
Created by Sherri Maret
Lesson Plan from Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
Created by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
Awards & Distinctions 4
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2022
Picture Book Selection, 2021
American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL): Lists of Best Books, 2010-2022
Elementary Selection, 2010
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2001
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