Full Description
Unlock the transformative potential of read-aloud to joyfully strengthen essential literacy skills.
In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Maria Walther's The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, discover 50 MORE read-aloud experiences designed to bolster students' literacy development, ignite imagination, and enhance motivation.
Backed by the latest research, this indispensable guide equips educators with the knowledge and tools to make read alouds a cornerstone of their teaching practice. More Ramped-Up Read Alouds includes lessons focused on foundational reading concepts like phonological awareness and decoding along with a new chapter on integrating literacy with STEAM.
This must-have resource for K-5 teachers, librarians, schools, and districts goes beyond the basics. It empowers educators to elevate their read alouds, offering strategies to broaden students' content knowledge, expand vocabulary, and boost listening comprehension. Each read-aloud experience features:
Standards-based learning targets
Key vocabulary words with kid-friendly definitions
Effective questioning techniques
Innovative reading response ideas
Targeted extension activities to enhance the experience for upper elementary learners
Looking to create joyful, enriching reading experiences that will lead to endless possibilities? Search no further! It's time to make interactive read-aloud a non-negotiable part of the day—and watch learners soar!
Contents
Chapter 1: Maintain a Happy and Caring Learning Community All Year Long
Chapter 2: Focus on Foundational Skills
Chapter 3: Strengthen Listening Comprehension
Chapter 4: Build Content Knowledge: Blend Literacy with STEAM
Chapter 5: Inspire Writers!
