LibGuides: ITL510 v1: Module 4

Module 4 Required Resources

Readings

Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children's Books
Derman-Sparks, L. (n.d.). Guide for selecting anti-bias children's books. Social justice books: A teaching for change project. https://socialjusticebooks.org/guide-for-selecting-anti-bias-childrens-books/
This online article is based on “Ten Quick Ways to Analyze Children’s Books for Racism and Sexism.” Updated in 2013.
Read-Aloud Routine for Building Vocabulary and Comprehension Skills in Kindergarten Through Third Grade
English Learner Institute for Teaching and Excellence. (n.d.). Read-aloud routine for building vocabulary and comprehension skills in kindergarten through third grade [Interactive flip book]. https://elitetexas.org/files/downloads/Flipbook-EC-WEB.pdf
This is a wonderful resource for read-aloud and building vocabulary.
15+ Outstanding Recent Read-Aloud Books for Middle School
Jensen, K. (2020, August 17). 15+ outstanding recent read-aloud books for middle school. Book Riot. https://bookriot.com/read-aloud-books-for-middle-school/
This online article discusses read-alouds for middle school students.
Why Reading Aloud to Middle School Students Works
Lee, L. (2020, January 9). Why reading aloud to middle school students works. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/why-reading-aloud-middle-school-students-works
The benefits of reading aloud aren’t limited to elementary students. One middle school teacher explains how “read-alongs” improve comprehension and boost engagement.
20 Ways to Adapt the Read Aloud in the Inclusive Classroom
Kluth, P., & Chandler-Olcott, K. (2007). 20 ways to adapt the read aloud in the inclusive classroom. Reading rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/autism-spectrum-disorder/articles/20-ways-adapt-read-aloud-inclusive-classroom#:~:text=Give%20the%20student%20a%20story,e.g.%2C%20a%20special%20chair
Adapted from: P. Kluth & Chandler-Olcott, K. (2007). “A land we can share”: Teaching literacy to students with autism.

Websites

Read Aloud Project: Lessons for Read Aloud Books, Grades K–2
Achieve the Core. (n.d.). Read aloud project: Lessons for read aloud books, grades K–2. https://achievethecore.org/category/411/ela-literacy-lessons?filter_cat=788&sort=name
Achieve the Core has good examples of interactive read-aloud lesson plans. Looking at the instructional components of a well-developed lesson plan will allow you to have a starting point as you develop your interactive read-aloud lesson. There are multiple grade-level texts to choose from. You will need to sign in to access the resources.
Enhancing Vocabulary and Comprehension for English Learners Through an Interactive Read-Aloud System
English Learner Institute for Teaching and Excellence. (n.d.). Enhancing vocabulary and comprehension for English learners through an interactive read-aloud system. https://elitetexas.org/resources-el/enhancing-vocabulary-and-comprehension-for-els-through-an-interactive-read
This website offers various resources for teachers of English learners. Be sure to watch the video [1:14] embedded on the web page.
Great Read-Alouds from the New York Times New York Times.
New York Times. (n.d.). Great read-alouds from the New York Times. https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/great-read-alouds-from-the-new-york-times/
This webpage offers various resources on read-alouds compiled by the New York Times.

Videos

Shared Writing of Gist Statement
English Learner Institute for Teaching and Excellence. (n.d.). Shared writing of gist statement [Video]. https://elitetexas.org/files/downloads/Shared%20Writing,%20Gist%20Statement%20-%20Bianca%20Perez-2.mp4
Watch this video [2:45] before beginning the Read Aloud assignment.
Teaching Vocabulary
English Learner Institute for Teaching and Excellence. (n.d.). Teaching vocabulary [Video]. https://elitetexas.org/files/downloads/Teaching%20Vocabulary-2.mp4
Watch this video [2:42] before beginning the Read Aloud assignment.
Turn and Talk Routines & Using Sentence Stems
English Learner Institute for Teaching and Excellence. (n.d.). Turn and talk routines & using sentence stems [Video]. https://elitetexas.org/files/downloads/Turn%20and%20Talk%20Routines%20amp%20Using%20Sentence%20Stems.mp4
Watch this video [6:02] before beginning the Read Aloud assignment.
1st Grade Interactive Read Aloud
[Courtney Chan]. (2020, February 17). 1st grade interactive read aloud [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk5FrCKqJWI
This is an example of a first grade interactive read-aloud. [16:25]
Interactive Read Aloud: Whose Hands Are These? (Community Helpers)
[KDLA Learning]. (2020, April 27). Interactive read aloud: Whose hands are these? (Community helpers) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZimXR8aW8U
This is an example of a virtual teaching read aloud. [9:25]
Interactive Read Aloud in 5th Grade
[FCPS ISD Language Arts]. (2020, November 23). Interactive read aloud in 5th grade [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X_ckKetINI
In this video, a teacher reads a picture book to a fifth grade class using Blackboard Collaborate and a Jamboard to elicit student thinking. [11:05]

Resources

Read Aloud Project PPT Overview
Excellent professional resource for teachers interested in learning more about read alouds. Provided by Student Achievement Partners: achievethecore.org.

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