This book provides research-based information about the many ways in which teachers can use read alouds to foster children’s literacy development;
This book offers teachers information about book selection, how to plan for and conduct read alouds, and extend children’s experiences. The book also includes a vetted and extensive compendium of high-quality books for read alouds, accompanied by a framework for teaching with those books.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: Read Alouds: First Considerations
Chapter 2: Why Read Alouds?
Chapter 3: Choosing Well Crafted Books to Read
Chapter 4: Scheduling and Conducting Read Alouds
Chapter 5: Extending the Story Experience for Children
Picturebook Annotations
Appendix A
About the Authors