The Interactive Read-Aloud Kits are designed to build oral language development, content knowledge, and reading comprehension. Every book features strong grade-appropriate storylines and engaging illustrations—giving teachers a powerful opportunity to teach for deeper meaning.
Every First Grade Kit includes:
- 12 high-quality trade books paired with easy-to-follow interactive lessons that teach comprehension using a gradual-release model
- Built-in discussion prompts to encourage students to think deeply and converse with each other about the text
- Writing activities in response to text to extend and deepen comprehension
- Downloadable materials to support and enhance lessons
Titles include:
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Alfie (The Turtle That Disappeared), by Thyra Heder
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Little Red Riding Hood, by Jerry Pinkney
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Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion, by Alex T. Smith
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Too Many Carrots, by Katy Hudson
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Mother Bruce, by Ryan T. Higgins
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Baby Penguin's First Waddles, by American Museum of Natural History
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Fabulous Frogs, by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Tim Hopgood
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A Mighty Bitey Creature, by Ronda Armitage, illustrated by Nikki Dyson
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Otters Love to Play, by Jonathan London, illustrated by Meilo So
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Bear and Duck, by Katy Hudson
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The One Day House, by Julia Durango, illustrated by Bianca Diaz
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A Book of Bridges: Here to There and Me to You, by Cheryl Keely, illustrated by Celia Krampien
