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HOW TO PICK A GOOD READ ALOUD BOOK

There are so many books available at our fingertips now more than ever. With the help of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, small bookstores, and local libraries, thousands of children’s books are a click or just a short drive away. There are so many books to choose from that it can be overwhelming to figure out which books are best for using as read alouds. Read below to learn what read aloud books are, why they are important, and what to look for when picking them out.

Are you not sure how to pick a good read aloud book? Check out this blog post that offers easy tips for selecting a children’s book that is exactly what you need for a specific lesson or grade. Be sure to grab the freebie while you are there that includes seasonal book lists for read alouds. #readaloud #booklist #reading

What are read aloud books?

Read aloud books are important tools for teachers and a true gift to children. The provide an opportunity for teachers to model reading fluency and expression, thinking strategies, reading strategies, a love of reading, and more. They can be picture books or chapter books. They can be fiction or nonfiction.

Are you not sure how to pick a good read aloud book? Check out this blog post that offers easy tips for selecting a children’s book that is exactly what you need for a specific lesson or grade. Be sure to grab the freebie while you are there that includes seasonal book lists for read alouds. #readaloud #booklist #reading

What are the benefits of reading books aloud to children?

Read aloud books help build and develop the following in young learners:

  • reading fluency and expression
  • a love of reading and learning
  • an interest in books
  • understanding that written words carry meaning
  • book handling skills
  • rich vocabulary above their independent reading ability
  • auditory processing skills
  • reading comprehension skills
  • good thinking strategies
  • problem solving strategies
  • critical thinking skills
  • higher level thinking skills
  • a sense of community in the classroom
  • exposure to a variety of genres
  • curiosity and inquiry

Are you not sure how to pick a good read aloud book? Check out this blog post that offers easy tips for selecting a children’s book that is exactly what you need for a specific lesson or grade. Be sure to grab the freebie while you are there that includes seasonal book lists for read alouds. #readaloud #booklist #reading

How do I pick a good read aloud book?

Components to look for when picking out texts to use as read alouds:

  • Lends itself to a specific reading comprehension strategy (e.g. visualizing, questioning, inferring, etc)
  • Interesting yet predictable plot (e.g. suspense, adventure, and humor)
  • Use of dialogue
  • Diverse characters students can see themselves in and can learn from
  • Relevant to your student population (e.g. culture and student interests)
  • Striking illustrations or photographs
  • Relatable or captivating characters
  • Characters of a similar age to your students that have the same fears and interests
  • Age-appropriate for your students
  • Rich word choice or challenging vocabulary that is accessible
  • Variety of genres and formats (e.g. autobiography, poem, and newspaper article)

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You will receive:

  • a list of seasonal picture books for each month of the year
  • blank book lists for you to record your own titles
  • printable reading logs for your students
  • print and go monthly reading challenge charts

This free teaching resource includes a list of seasonal picture books for each month of the year, blank book lists for elementary teachers to record your own titles, printable reading logs for your students, and print and go monthly reading challenge charts. #booklist #readinglog #readingchallenge #readaloud #readalouds

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