Book Features:
Recommendations for how to choose quality books in each of the three genres—informational, literature, and poetry. The most useful interactive?instructional strategies. The types of visual supports and props that can augment the read aloud. Methods for extended learning opportunities. Examples and excerpts from actual read alouds to illustrate the methods. Read aloud activities that align with the Common Core State Standards. The benefits and challenges of using digital texts“This book is a great read, filled with raise-the-bar opportunities for teaching and learning with literature, information text, poetry, and ebooks. If you choose to teach like this, children won’t say they didn’t learn anything in school today.”
—Sharon Walpole, Ph.D., professor, University of Delaware
“Offers exceptionally comprehensive and clear guidance about developing young children's oral language and thinking through conversations during read alouds.”
—Judith A. Schickedanz, Boston University
“The teaching examples, particularly for supporting children’s thinking, will be useful for new and seasoned teachers alike!”
—Tanya Christ, Oakland University