BOOK GUIDES
Read Aloud Strategies
Pause and Discuss Points Select a few “pause and discuss points” in the book Choose to think aloud, ask questions, or teach vocabulary to support comprehension. These “pause and discuss points” are for critical teaching and learning happens. Mark each of these with a post-it note with a prompt and language to use with the students. At each of these “pause points” engage children in one or more of the following activities:
Listen to the teacher think aloud about the text. Answer a text-dependent or open-ended question. Think-Pair-Share with a partner Contribute to the recording of information on an anchor chart. Learn robust vocabulary with a child-friendly definition. Make Reading Joyful
Do you know the name of the tribes who live on the land where you live?
What does it mean to be a steward of the Earth?
Design your classroom to joyfully celebrate books and literacy. Create comfortable seating for students, preferably close to the teacher on a carpet or sitting pillows. Ensure that everyone can see the illustrations clearly. Display read aloud books for students to reread and interact with them. Consider using props or visual aids to enhance the
storytelling experience. Engage the Students
Encourage active participation from your listeners throughout the reading. Ask open-ended questions, make predictions, and encourage discussions about the story, characters, and illustrations. This will keep your audience engaged and help them connect more deeply with the book. Model Reading with Expression and Fluency Use your voice and body language to bring the story to life. Vary your tone, volume, and pacing to match the mood and rhythm of the text. Use different voices for different characters and emphasize key words and phrases to convey meaning and emotion. Encourage Visualization Thoughtfully encourage your listeners to visualize the scenes and characters in their minds as you read. Use descriptive language and vivid imagery to paint a picture in their imaginations. Pause occasionally to allow time for reflection and visualization. Provide Background Information Before you begin reading, provide some background information about the book, the author, and the illustrator. Use the Native Ways of Knowing Book Guide to share the tribal political status of the Native American/Alaska Native authors and illustrators. You can also use a map to add a pin to the tribal location of the Indigenous author and/or illustrator. This will help your listeners connect more deeply with the story and appreciate its significance. Use Anchor Charts and Graphic Organizers Utilize anchor charts and graphic organizers allow students The purpose of a whole class activity after the reading is to provide the children with an opportunity to synthesize their learning, support comprehension and retention, scaffold instruction, and visualize key information. Then you can review the charts and reinforce the literacy goal for the lesson. Some graphic organizers that teachers use include: Venn diagrams Story maps Inquiry Charts Reading Strategy Anchor Chart Vocabulary Anchor Chart
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