Hi friends! I asked on Instagram yesterday if y’all wanted me to explain my seasonal bundle of guided read alouds in a blog post or Youtube video, and the poll ended at 50% video/50% blog post! I’ll share in this blog post, and then talk about it in a vlog so everyone can enjoy their preferred method 🙂
Before we talk about the bundle, let’s first talk about what my Guided Picture Book Read Aloud resources are. I currently have these available in my TpT store:
These are all available in the seasonal bundle as well.
These Guided Picture Book Read Aloud resources are best suited for upper elementary, specifically grades 4-6, although they could be modified for third grade.
The thing I love most about this resource is that EVERY book is available FREE on Epic! If you don’t use Epic in your classroom, you need it-especially if you’re a 1:1 device classroom. It’s the PERFECT way to get a copy of the book in the hands of every single student. I LOVE it!
These guided picture book read alouds can be used in a multitude of different ways. They can be used to extend a read aloud and provide extra practice. They can be used as morning work, or at a literacy center. Even whole group, small group, or independent work. Whatever works best in your classroom!
Here are the books that are included in this seasonal bundle. Please note: The picture books are NOT included in this unit. This is merely a guide to show what picture book each monthly guided read aloud will be themed around. Again, all of these books are available on Epic!
**Those Shoes is no longer available on Epic, so I switched that read aloud for Separate is Never Equal
So, now let’s talk about what is included in each Guided Picture Book Read Aloud resource:
Vocabulary Words:
Each set comes with 7-15 vocabulary words and several different format options:
*Full Size Posters
*Word Wall Cards
*1/2 size cards
Vocabulary Activities like Frayer Models:
And a vocabulary quiz:
Every resource also contains a variety of graphic organizers:
Each unit has a Check of Understanding comprehension question sheet with answer key: These can also be used as a comprehension quiz:
Also included are constructed response question stems (like the ones in my Comp Files units) and an evidence bookmark:
(Answer key also included)
The ABC books (S is for S’mores, P is for Pilgrim, etc) also include a main idea ABC book that the kids can create and determine the main idea for each section and then provide details. This would be a longer project as it is time consuming!
The ABC book can be seen here:
