Thirty-five kid-pleasing read-alouds to help build vocabulary, comprehension, listening, and higher-level thinking skills. They are also a great way to introduce kids to genres such as poetry, short story, speeches, expository writing, and more.
Janet Allen taught reading for more than 20 years in Maine. She is now a researcher and international reading consultant recognized for her comprehensive work in reading education. She is the author of several books, including Words, Words, Words: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12 and Yellow Brick Roads: Shared and Guided Paths to Independent Reading 4-12 (both published by Stenhouse). This is her first book for Scholastic Teaching Resources. Patrick Daley helped develop Scholastic's Read 180, a reading intervention program for upper elementary students. This is his second book with Scholastic Teaching Resources.