The Greedy Triangle is an informational book written by Marilyn Burns and illustrated by Gordon Silveria.
- Suggested Grade Level: 1st-4th. I don't think this book should be used for children under first grade because it is quite wordy, long, and contains shapes that may be unfamiliar to them. It teaches a math lesson but also a life lesson.
- The Greedy Triangle is about a triangle who is unhappy with his three sides and thinks he will be happier when he sees other shapes and the cool things they get to do. The traignle goes through an "identity" crisis and has a shapeshifter who keeps adding sides for him. At the end of the book the triangle has so many sides and angles that he can't even walk. The story also teaches that you should learn to be happy with yourself the way you are and the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
- Classroom Skills & Strategies:
- This book could be used to introduce shapes and angles in a fun way.
- The students could draw and label each of these shapes for them to be actively involved with them.
- ESOL Strategies/Applications:
- The pictures provide support for ESOL students because they are representative of what the story says.
- Connect to real world by having students pick a shape and find different places where it is found in the classroom.
- Read Aloud: All
- Personal Opinion: I really liked this book. It makes learning about shapes fun because the story is so cute and funny. I also think the underlying theme of the story is great for kids who are developing self confidence and self concept.
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