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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Happy Sunday! It's time for #1stchat. I'm Val from Michigan and I will be moderating the chat tonight.

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Tonight's Topic: The Practice of Reading Aloud in the Primary Classroom. #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi friends!! Michelle from WI! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@mflicek1 Hi Michelle, glad to see you. #1stchat

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StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! Stephanie from Maine! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@StephSConnors Hi Stephanie, glad you are here. #1stchat

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mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#1stchat Danielle here from Regina Saskatchewan. It's been a while, but love dropping in!

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@mrsmaley Hi Danielle, glad you are here. #1stchat

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parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi! Rachel here from sunny Texas. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@parksidefirst Hi Rachel, glad you are here. #1stchat

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abobbitt3 Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Alison from Tennessee #1stchat

mrledeboer Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

First twitter chat for me. Participating for my college class. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Traci from KS happy Sunday and spring break for me😀😀😀😀 #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

On spring break this week!! Ahhhh, feels good:) #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@abobbitt3 Hi Alison, glad you are here. #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 Why is having "Read Aloud" time important for our young readers? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@mflicek1 Two more weeks until spring break for me. Enjoy! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 is on deck! #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

we just had our Soring Break. Back to work tomorrow! Excited to see my Ss 😊 #1stchat

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cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#1stchat Claire here from chilly Vermont!

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 Read Alouds level the playing field or reading field. All students have access to the story regardless of reading ability. #1stchat

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tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Tracey from Texas #1stchat

mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#1stchat Read aloud are beneficial for students to hear volume, expression, pace from an "expert" reader. And their exposure to literature!

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: great time for Ss to work on higher comprehension skills, enjoy text that might be out of their reading reach #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

We are using the Q1, A1 format again tonight. #1stchat

MarieJSumrall Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Marie from Texas here. Spring break comes to an end and back to work tomorrow. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@MarieJSumrall Hi Marie, glad you are here. #1stchat

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Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Ts can share the excitement of a story, character voices, Ss hear fluent reading, and it's so fun #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 Why is having "Read Aloud" time important for our young readers? #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 Builds background knowledge, practices comprehension strategies.

abobbitt3 Mar 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 Read alouds promote a life long love for reading! We can model so many skills during read alouds as well.

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Read Alouds are a great way to expose Ss to different genres...and build a love of reading! Also models great fluency #1stchat

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#1stchat A1 Young beginning readers need to hear great readers reading. It's great motivation for Ss to imitate what they hear and see.

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Read alouds also help students build their "sense of story". #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT

hi friend. Can't wait to see you tomorrow 😊 #1stchat

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parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

so true! #1stchat

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MarieJSumrall Mar 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 For the love of listening to a good story and letting it take Ss to new places. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Some students fall in love with reading because of books that were read aloud by teachers. #1stchat

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hi 👋 Jen from Indiana. A1: Read Alouds are where we model, model, model for our Ss everything we want them to do as readers.#1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I've mentioned this before, but my heart smiles when students grab books from the library that I've have just read aloud. #1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1Read Alouds can introduce new charac.and become a mentor text for writing. My Ss love Mercy Watson and enjoy writing own versions #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 fluency and comprehension but also gives Ss access to books they might not be ready to read yet and encourages a love of reading #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Read alouds do provide great opportunities for thinking aloud about texts. #1stchat

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hi 👋 Jen from Indiana. A1: Read Alouds are where we model, model, model for our Ss everything we want them to do as readers.#1stchat

MsKnutsonsClass Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Hi everyone - Cassie from MN - A1: read alouds are important to model everything (fluency & comp) #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2 is coming up. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Reading aloud is also a great way to build community in the classroom. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@MsKnutsonsClass Hi Cassie, glad you are here. #1stchat

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LongyHan Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

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parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#1stchat and when they all ask the librarian for copies to check out!

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

So true! #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Reading aloud is also a great way to build community in the classroom. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 Which Sulzby texts (emergent texts), if any, do you share with readers in the beginning of the school year? #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I have Ps who eat lunch and read to small groups and I love how they pick the books I've just read to them over and over #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I've mentioned this before, but my heart smiles when students grab books from the library that I've have just read aloud. #1stchat

mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#1stchat yes!! That's the BEST.

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 is on deck! #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 #1stchat Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Very Hungry Caterpillar. Love them so much myself!

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 One of my favorite Sulzby books to read in the beginning of the year is "Owl Babies". My students never get tired of the story. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I love Brown Bear, Brow Bear! #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 #1stchat Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Very Hungry Caterpillar. Love them so much myself!

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Here is a list of books for Emergent Storybook Reading: https://t.co/wX1DPFfUmJ #1stchat

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#1stchat I agree....my Ss love Owl Babies too.

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cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 My Ss love Koala Lou.....They start reciting the words from the book often to each other.

MsKnutsonsClass Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Thanks! :) #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Here is a list of books for Emergent Storybook Reading: https://t.co/wX1DPFfUmJ #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 Kitten's First Full Moon is one of my favorites to read early in the year.#1stchat

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2. Caps for Sale, The Kissing Hand. #1stchat

MsKnutsonsClass Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

we just read this book last week for a read aloud with comprehension! #1stchat

In reply to @cdmom

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: my students and I love Koala Lou and Where the Wild Things Are #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Hard to think of emergent readers at this time of the year, but they will be a part of our reality at the start of the school year. #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: I loved using the Ollie, Gertie books this year. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Hattie and the Fox is another fun one. #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 Love Caps for Sale. Have to read it with crazy accent voice. Kissing hand is great for 1st day blues.

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Where the Wild Things Are is another favorite. Also use it when focusing on expanding vocabulary. #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: my students and I love Koala Lou and Where the Wild Things Are #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

love Caps for Sale too #1stchat

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FollowOurClass Mar 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A 1: my class loves to keep coming back to Stick and Stone. Have you all read that gem? Tracy from Upstate NY #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q3 is coming up. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT

My own kids loved these when they were smaller. I'll have to remember them for next year! #1stchat

In reply to @mflicek1

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#1stchat A2: ...and The Napping House. Kids love to join in when we read it aloud!

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#1stchat A2 I absolutely love Harry the Dirty Dog. I read that series of books at the beginning of the year. My favorite Harry by the Sea

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 What are some ways to use your read alouds for teaching, learning, and thinking? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A2 Cookie's Week is another fave in my classroom for so many reasons. #1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q2 I read a lot of growth mindset books at the beginning this year: What Do You Do With an Idea?, Ish, The dot... #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 is on deck! #1stchat

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#1stchat I love this first grade book Stick and Stone. Of course "10" is highlighted....a favorite number of 1st graders

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MarieJSumrall Mar 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 I Like Me is a good book for the beginning of the year. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Read Alouds make great mentor texts for writing. #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Easy nonfiction books related to themes are great to use as mentor texts for writing. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Modeling a comprehension skill and later in the book having Ss turn and talk to give it a try. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I use them for character building, introduce or reinforce concepts #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 What are some ways to use your read alouds for teaching, learning, and thinking? #1stchat

mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 #1stchat I let the helper of the day choose the RA book, and I found that we have done entire emergent projects based on 1 random book!

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 I love using read alouds for predictions.....I stop often and have Ss write on stickie notes what they think will happen

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3. I use an interactive format. Lots of model/thinking + Ss sharing their 💭 #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: for modeling comprehension and asking questions. Also to support problem-solving and start discussions about growth mindset #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 Read aloud books can be useful for teaching all kinds of reading strategies: Inferring, predicting, making connections... #1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 I like to introduce math skills with a book and also use mentor texts for writing #1stchat

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3. I also teach the @gailandjoan CAFE strategies with Read Alouds. #1stchat

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StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#1stchat Haven't thought of using stickies. Are they distracting or hard to manage?

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 I love using read alouds for predictions.....I stop often and have Ss write on stickie notes what they think will happen

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: use to intro a STEM project #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 Read alouds are great for building classroom community."Sometimes I'm Bombaloo" is a great one for introducing our "Safe Place". #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 I use lots of read alouds in science and social studies too. #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

#1stchat A3 I use Lemonade Hurricane and How Full is Your Bucket to teach mindfulness and social responsibility.

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 I love how skills can just show themselves in books and they can be taught/modeled/practiced/assessed in a more authentic way? #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: I love to stop and think aloud/ask "I wonder why the author...? Creates awesome conversations about reading and writing! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3 Read alouds are great for teaching themes like Empathy, Perseverance, Responsibility, Kindness, etc. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4 What are some of your favorite picture books and authors to share with young readers? Why? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3 They are great for teaching craft moves in writing. My students are hooked on ellipses ... #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4 is on deck! #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: Mo Willems because kids can't get enough of him!#1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 This time of year, I love Tomie DePaola and his Jamie O'Rourke and Finn McCool stories.

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

and mine love saying "dun dun dun..." everytime they see one 😊#1stchat

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Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 Mo Willems. They are so funny and clever and who doesn't want to teach or use speech bubbles in their writing?! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 A favorite pictures book is Each Kindness by Woodson. We used it to focus on acts of kindness. Provided great discussion. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I love that! dun dun dun... #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

and mine love saying "dun dun dun..." everytime they see one 😊#1stchat
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Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Mo Willems and we do a comparison of all the 3 little pig versions #1stchat

mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#1stchat A new fav in my class (probably all primary classes) has been The Book with no Pictures. The kids get fits of giggles EVERY time

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4 Along Came Toto is another classroom favorite, Great for teaching that animals are also characters in stories. #1stchat

mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#1stchat Forgot to write A4 again. Sorry!

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I have loved the last 2 years of the global read aloud books too, they are so good #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

That a new fave for my class, too. Love the part..."I'm a monkey robot." lol #1stchat

mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#1stchat A new fav in my class (probably all primary classes) has been The Book with no Pictures. The kids get fits of giggles EVERY time

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: My team reads tons of Kevin Henkes books at the beg of yr. His stories are so relatable and have great characters. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 Anything by Kevin Henkes. His mouse books are great for early in the year, but I love them all. This is my new favorite!.#1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

That is a school favorite for us too! #1stchat

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StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

#1stchat For fairy tales, Paul Galdone and James Marshall are great! Ss love comparing stories from diff authors.

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: Mo Willems and we do a comparison of all the 3 little pig versions #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes, Such a great way to celebrate reading! #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I have loved the last 2 years of the global read aloud books too, they are so good #1stchat

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 Anything by Kevin Henkes, @peterhreynolds The Snowy Day, and Robert Munsch books

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mrsmaley Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 Although I guess the question did say a picture book. Graeme Base The Water Hole

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

oh that book is awesome! Always puts us in a good mood 😁 #1stchat

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FuelGreatMinds Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Do your students need practice with making at 10? #1stchat #mathchat #elemmathchat #math #fuelgreatminds https://t.co/p2sXgPnfoP

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Yes! They love all of those! #1stchat

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#1stchat A4 Anything by Kevin Henkes, @peterhreynolds The Snowy Day, and Robert Munsch books
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tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT

We did GRA for the first time this year. My Ss loved reading the books by @studiocastillo. #1stchat

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mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Have you seen his newer elephant and piggie presents books? Love We are Growing! #1stchat

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tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT

great minds think alike!.#1stchat

In reply to @parksidefirst

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

no but I need to take a look #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q5 What are your favorite nonfiction read aloud books and NF authors? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A4 Max the Brave is another fairly new fave. #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Those are great! #1stchat

In reply to @parksidefirst

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q5 is on deck! #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 Gail Gibbons

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 Some fave nonfiction authors include Gail Gibbons, Steve Jenkins, and Nic Bishop. #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4: Just used @EliseGravel disgusting critters books to teach nonfiction, they love them and are great read alouds #1stchat

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Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 Biggest, Strongest, Fastest. Actual Size. Gail Gibbons for digging deeper into topics #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Spencer's adventures by Gary Hogg, We also love Katie Kazoo #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 These NG books are great!

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Oops didn't list nonfiction , Gail Gibbons #1stchat

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5. Melvin and Gilda Berger. National Geographic easy readers. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5 My students love these titles: Actual Size and What Do you Do With a Tail Like This? #1stchat

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Steve Jenkins is a favorite non-fiction author. Also love Pink is for Blobfish - filled w/cool, weird facts about pink animals! #1stchat

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Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: I buy new nonfiction books each year according to Ss likes, this year is all dirt bikes #1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 Nat Geo Kids books as well for NF #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: Fly Guy Presents are a kid fav, Nat Geo, any PebbleGo books #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

S5 Steve Jenkins, Nicola Davies, April Pulley Sayre #1stchat

abobbitt3 Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 The Story of Ruby Bridges was a favorite this year.

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Yes! Me too! Last year ocean, this year frogs... Who knows next year! #1stchat

In reply to @Woods1stgrade

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@tracey_bleakley so glad Adam gave you a copy so I can borrow it! The kids loved it! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 Another fave. #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I love that title. Must read that on very soon! #1stchat

abobbitt3 Mar 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 The Story of Ruby Bridges was a favorite this year.

KBaumgartner75 Mar 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Oh no I totally missed the chat tonight! Being out of town threw me off. Will definitely read over and comment later. #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I think the hardest part is sharing as many books as I can w Ss. There are sooooo many great ones! #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q6 is coming up. #1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

My kids are all about frogs this year! They are hosting their own Save the Frogs Day at the end of April at our school! #1stchat

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valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 What are some ways we can make our read alouds intentional, instructional, or interactive? #1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 is on deck! Last question of the night! #1stchat

cdmom Mar 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#1stchat A5 I love the Who would win? books by Jerry Pallotta. So well written. Especially for boys. Kids learn a lot.

parksidefirst Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: I like to put sticky notes in the book ahead of time to remind me when to stop and what to ask. #1stchat

Mrs_G123 Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Q6 Plan ahead. Read it and create Qs that promote higher level thinking/inquiry. I use Post-its on pages to keep track of Qs to ask #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: key is preparation to pick items that you want to intentionally share/discuss #1stchat

StephSConnors Mar 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#1stchat A6 By focusing on the characters, asking questions, letting Ss share their thoughts, asking for predictions.

CES_Summers Mar 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6. By giving Ss time to turn and talk at various points. Also using books to model keeps them intentional. #1stchat

tracey_bleakley Mar 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6 I have been very intentional about diversifying my read alouds the past few years so that all of my Ss see themselves in books.#1stchat

valruckes - Moderator Mar 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6 I use thinking routines with some of my read alouds. "Think-Question-Explore" is a good one at start of a science unit. #1stchat

Woods1stgrade Mar 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6: stop for discussion , share with partners practice those comprehension and visualization skills #1stchat

mflicek1 Mar 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Great chat! Have a wonderful week everyone! I hope to connect w you on My Fathers Dragon book club! A truly great read aloud! #1stchat