LISTENING is important to COMPREHENSION
There are many benefits to listening to stories. One of the biggest advantages is that we can hear stories a bit above our reading ability, expanding our vocabulary and increasing our knowledge of the world. I also love that I can listen to a story while I draw or craft or clean the house. Check out these sites for some great listening: Primarily FICTION: Circle Round, a storytelling podcast of folktales from around the world. Open Culture is a huge collection of free audio story files The International Digital Children's Library contains hundreds of titles in several different languages. Primarily NONFICTION: Wow in the World is a podcast from National Public Radio that explores interesting things happing on our planet. A great choice for those interested in Science. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids bases episodes on questions kids send in. |
DIGITAL Reading
Epic Books - You can find some great books - both fiction and nonfiction. (our class code is in Google Classroom) ReadWorks - Students can access ReadWorks through Clever. The codes are on our Agenda in Google Classroom NewsELA - this is a good source for kid-friendly news and is a great way to practice nonfiction reading skills Encourage children to read at home EVERY DAY! www.readacrossamerica.org/raising-readers-what-parents-can-do/ |
NONFICTION
We are surrounded by nonfiction text. Take some time to read the newspaper, go to news websites, find a science book, read a biography, look at maps. Here are some great places to find nonfiction reading:
We are surrounded by nonfiction text. Take some time to read the newspaper, go to news websites, find a science book, read a biography, look at maps. Here are some great places to find nonfiction reading:
- National Geographic Kids website has wonderful reading, videos, and games about animals and nature
- The Smithsonian Institute kids page has some great information about American History and culture
- Our city has a wonderful library - visit the Pollard Memorial Library website for information
- There are also great nonfiction GRAPHIC NOVELS to check out. The School Library Journal has a short list HERE
What should I read?
The STEM Academy library has something for every reader!
Having a hard time deciding? This link brings you to a fabulous list of books - there's something here for everyone! Or try this list from Scholastic Books.
The STEM Academy library has something for every reader!
Having a hard time deciding? This link brings you to a fabulous list of books - there's something here for everyone! Or try this list from Scholastic Books.
Books we have read together in class, 2020-21:
Picture Books:
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson CROWN: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson My Best Friend is as Sharp as a Pencil by Hanock Piven This is Not My Hat by John Klassen I Want My Hat Back by John Lassen Lucia the Luchadora by Cynthia Lenor Garza Hey Little Ant |
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de le Peña
Fox by Margaret Wilde All the Way to the Top Lift Bo the Brave Double Bass Blues I Am Every Good Thing |
Novels:
The Wild Robot by Peter Green |
Global Read Aloud
The Global Read Aloud is an opportunity for kids all over the world read the same book
This year's book is Indian No More by Charlene Willing Mcmanis and Traci Sorell
The 2019 book was Front Desk by Kelly Yang. A sequel to this great book, titled Three Keys, was published this year.
Amal Unbound by Aisha Said was the 2018 Read Aloud book. You can read about the book and author at her website.
Our book for the 2017 Read Aloud was The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. You can read about how the author did the work to write the novel at his blog.
The Global Read Aloud is an opportunity for kids all over the world read the same book
This year's book is Indian No More by Charlene Willing Mcmanis and Traci Sorell
The 2019 book was Front Desk by Kelly Yang. A sequel to this great book, titled Three Keys, was published this year.
Amal Unbound by Aisha Said was the 2018 Read Aloud book. You can read about the book and author at her website.
Our book for the 2017 Read Aloud was The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. You can read about how the author did the work to write the novel at his blog.