Town Center Elementary Library
Global Read Aloud 2017
What is The Global Read Aloud?
The premise is simple; Read aloud to your students during a set 6-week period and during that time try to make as many global connections as possible.
Each teacher decides how much time they would like to dedicate and how involved they would like to be. Some people choose to connect with just one class, while others go for as many as possible. The scope and depth of the project is up to you. In the past we have used Twitter, Skype, Edmodo, GRA wiki, email, regular mail, Kidblog, Tackk, and any other tools we can think of to make these connections. Teachers get a community of other educators to do a global project with, hopefully inspiring them to continue these connections through the year.
Recap:
-Read aloud book for 6 weeks running from October 2nd-November 10th!
-Connect regularly with other participating classrooms
-Connections/Projects can be as simple or complex as YOU choose!
Kindergarten & First Grade: Author Study-Mem Fox
Week 1: Koala Lou
Week 2: Possum Magic
Week 3: Whoever You Are
Week 4: Hattie and the Fox
Week 5: Tough Boris
Week 6: Any Mem Fox book of your choice!
Twitter hashtag: #GRAMem
Bonus:
There have been many activity plans created for all of the titles.
Link to a few examples: http://bit.ly/2vOfazG
Second & Third Grade: Fenway and Hattie
Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and--of course--his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie.
But when his family moves to the suburbs, Fenway faces a world of changes. He's pretty pleased with the huge Dog Park behind his new home, but he's not so happy about the Evil Squirrels that taunt him from the trees, the super-slippery Wicked Floor in the Eating Room, and the changes that have come over Hattie lately. Rather than playing with Fenway, she seems more interested in her new short human friend, Angel, and learning to play baseball. His friends in the Dog Park next door say Hattie is outgrowing him, but that can't be right. And he's going to prove it!
Get a dog's-eye view of the world in this heartwarming, enthusiastic "tail" about two best friends.
Reading Schedule
Week 1 – Chapters 1-3 (26 pages)
Week 2 – Chapters 4-6 (24 pages)
Week 3 – Chapters 7-9 ( 27 pages)
Week 4 – Chapters 10-12 (23 pages)
Week 5 – Chapters 13-16 (31 pages)
Week 6 – Chapters 17-20 (25 pages)
Bonus:
Check out this great Google Doc with information on the Padlet for Fenway and Hattie!
Link- goo.gl/nXqxJ9
Author Victoria J Cole will be hosting Q&A videos beginning in late August. Find out more details on her website: https://t.co/aWcUIkODjS
Twitter Hashtag: #GRAFenway
Fourth & Fifth Grade: The Wild Robot
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants.
As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home--until, one day, the robot's mysterious past comes back to haunt her.
From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide.
Reading Schedule
Week 1 – Chapters 1-19
Week 2 – Chapters 20-31
Week 3 – Chapters 32-44
Week 4 – Chapters 45-55
Week 5 – Chapters 56-68
Week 6 – Chapters 69-80
Bonus:
Check out this great HyperDoc on The Wild Robot created by Leanne Leeper
Link- bit.ly/2vhKCq8
Twitter Hashtag: #GRAWild
How can Mrs. Berumen Help?
-Secure and check out GRA books to you
-Schedule some in library read alouds for your class
-Seek and schedule global connections partner classes for you
-Host global connections in the library
-Collaborate to create digital opportunities to support your GRA book!