The Ramped-Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page [Grades PreK-3] by

Description: The Ramped-Up Read Aloud by Maria P. Walther In this remarkable resource, Maria Walther shares two-page read-aloud experiences for 101 picture books that tune you into what to notice, say, and wonder in order to bolster students literacy exponentially. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The read alouds in this book will help teachers: Foster a strong sense of community Celebrate the written (and illustrated) word Build a foundation for future reading and learning Expand vocabulary (with a focus on Tier 2 words) Support budding writers Spark collaborative conversations Encourage perspective-taking, empathy, and a growth mindset Author Biography Maria Walther is a first-grade teacher in Aurora, IL. Shes been spending her days with children since 1986. Along with teaching young learners, Maria inspires other professionals by sharing her knowledge at local, state, and national conferences. The ideas she shares reflect her continued commitment to teaching, researching, writing, and collaborating with her colleagues. Maria earned a doctorate at Northern Illinois University in 1998 was recently named The Outstanding Literacy Alumni by the Department of Literacy Education for professionalism, service, and career success. Maria has been a longtime advocate for reading aloud. She was honored as Illinois Reading Educator of the Year and earned the ICARE for Reading Award for fostering the love of reading in children. Before partnering with the Corwin team, she co-authored five professional books and the Next Step Guided Reading Assessment with Scholastic. Learn more about her books at mariawalther.com and follow her on Twitter @mariapwalther. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorREAD ALOUD = JOY! Ten Compelling Reasons to Read Aloud Six Secrets to Successful Read-Aloud Experiences Four Ways to Network and Find New Books Four Ways You Might Use This BookChapter 1: Create a Joyful Classroom Community Transforming the Classroom WorldChapter 2: Converse About Literary Elements-Fiction Reading Really Good StoriesChapter 3: Converse About Comprehension-Fiction Imagining Ourselves Into BooksChapter 4: Converse About Comprehension- Informational and Narrative Nonfiction Diving Into Informational TextsChapter 5: Build Foundational and Language Skills Working With WordsChapter 6: Inspire Writers Sharing the Gift of WritingResources Professional Resources Cited Childrens Literature CitedIndex Review Dr. Walther breaks down the methods and science of reading picture books aloud without losing sight of the fact that, at some level, a good read-aloud experience is just plain magic. This book makes me want to read to kids. -- Tom Lichtenheld, Author/Illustrator In the Ramped-Up Read Aloud, Maria Walther writes: "Ive selected the texts in this book to help you nurture an intellectually and emotionally healthy classroom..." What a beautiful rationale for book selection and read aloud support! The book lists that so richly texture this resource are organized to facilitate teaching points and showcase lesson supports designed to elevate student engagement through teacher think aloud, comprehension conversations, vocabulary building, and open-ended questions. This one is a must have! -- Linda Hoyt, Author of Make It Real: Strategies for Success with Informational Texts The Ramped-Up Read Aloud by Maria Walther is one of the most important books of our time! Read it and rededicate yourself to the importance of reading aloud to primary-grade children as well as to students in Grades 4 through 12. Reading aloud simultaneously nurtures positive relationships with students, builds community and vocabulary, and shows children how to think deeply about books. Equally important, read alouds expose children to beautiful, literacy language, to visual literacy, and to stories that touch their hearts and feed their minds. Walther starts with 10 proven reasons for reading aloud, in case you or your principal doubts the learning power of this daily practice. Then, skillfully and passionately, Maria takes you through ways to develop successful read alouds, how to network to find new books, and how to use the ideas in this book to make the read aloud "a joyful celebration for all." If theres one book you read this year, put Walthers at the top of your list. It will change your life and your students lives forever! -- Laura Robb, Author of Read, Talk, Write and Vocabulary Is Comprehension This book is filled to the brim with practical and inspirational advice about the importance of read-alouds! Maria offers every teacher a way into this vital literacy practice. Her energy and love of children and books-as well as her imagination and creativity and love of learning-are evident on every page. From why to how-Maria has it covered. She writes from a place of knowing with a voice thats authentic and powerful. And Marias book choices are brilliant and fresh (which, of course, caused me to buy way too many of her recommendations right away!). The Ramped-Up Read Aloud is an important book to energize your literacy classroom now and into the future. -- Ruth Culham, author of Teach Writing Well: How to Assess Writing, Invigorate Instruction, and Rethink Revision If you were even the slightest bit trepid about selecting and reading picture books . . . this book will thoroughly erase that feeling, forever! Get ready to be "ramped up" so you can spark a fire and get your students to love diving into picture books! Dr. Maria Walther has done most of the work for you in this easy-to-read guide to just about everything picture book-related! All you have to do is implement, implement, implement and then read, read, read! -- Rhonda Jenkins, Library Media Center Director Maria Walther has become one of my most trusted resources for quality book recommendations for use in the classroom. Maria has a keen eye for identifying books that pair well together, matching books with effective lessons, and noticing details within books to enhance lesson plans. In this new book, Maria demonstrates how educators can squeeze every drop out of a read aloud experience, while providing an abundance of tips, resources, and ideas to maximize these sacred times in classrooms. Marias book not only educates us on strategies for making the most of read aloud experiences; she also introduces us to a plethora of high-quality childrens literature titles essential for classrooms. -- Dylan C. Teut, MEd, Executive Director, Plum Creek Childrens Literacy Festival This book is a gold mine for both longtime picture book lovers as well as those just beginning to build a classroom library! It is a comprehensive resource jam-packed with some of the best, most recent titles accompanied by learning strategies sure to make reading aloud a joyful experience for all. Her fresh ideas helped me see familiar, well-loved books in a new way as well as discover new titles to get the most out of a read aloud session! Her recommendations are thoughtful and purposefully chosen to engage, delight, and ignite a sense of wonder in even the most reluctant readers. As you read, be sure to have your highlighter, sticky notes, and "books to read" list ready! Ive already used many of these read aloud experiences with great success and know this will be an invaluable resource I will return to again and again to inspire readers! It is the perfect read aloud companion every teacher needs to invite students to read, think, and talk about books. -- Kristen Mullikin, First-Grade Reading Coach Review Quote This book is filled to the brim with practical and inspirational advice about the importance of read-alouds! Maria offers every teacher a way into this vital literacy practice. Her energy and love of children and books--as well as her imagination and creativity and love of learning--are evident on every page. From why to how--Maria has it covered. She writes from a place of knowing with a voice thats authentic and powerful. And Marias book choices are brilliant and fresh (which, of course, caused me to buy way too many of her recommendations right away!). The Ramped-Up Read Aloudis an important book to energize your literacy classroom now and into the future. Details ISBN1506380042 Author Maria P. Walther Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Year 2018 ISBN-10 1506380042 ISBN-13 9781506380049 Format Paperback Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States DEWEY 372.452 Publication Date 2018-10-14 Pages 304 Imprint Corwin Press Inc Subtitle What to Notice as You Turn the Page [Grades PreK-3] Series Corwin Literacy Language English Audience Professional and Scholarly NZ Release Date 2018-10-14 US Release Date 2018-10-14 UK Release Date 2019-12-17 AU Release Date 2019-12-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138820190;

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