{"product_id":"rock-your-read-aloud-isbn-9781394197262","title":"Rock Your Read Aloud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp K-5 students experience the magic of reading by sparking amazement, wonder, and excitement through the art of the read aloud\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not news to educators that kids have trouble paying attention. The allure and interactivity offered in televisions, tablets, and video games are tough to match. Consequently, reading scores have plummeted and educators say the joy has been sucked out of teaching. \u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e brings back the joy and helps you create a read aloud experience that will have even the most reluctant of K-5 readers begging for just one more story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must read for every current or aspiring elementary teacher, librarian, and administrator, this book shows you why read alouds are critical to literacy education in today's media-saturated world. Inside, you'll find techniques for turning reading scores around in early elementary classrooms, so you can rediscover how rewarding teaching can be when students are engaged and learning. You can even link this book to the Novel Effect app to access a unique soundscape that will give you a taste of just how fun reading can be. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how reading aloud to kids can improve reading scores and outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet tips for making your read alouds magical and igniting students' love of books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMotivate struggling readers by creating a culture of reading together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about proven techniques like buddy reading and community read alouds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eK-5 teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, and reading interventionists will gain insight and inspiration as \u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to cut through the distraction and make reading fun again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xv \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Art and Science of the Read Aloud 1\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e01 The Magic of the Read Aloud 3 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e02 Unleashing the Power of the Picture Book 17 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e03 “Game-changer”: Reading Aloud with Novel Effect Soundscapes 31 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e04 Your Reading Brain: The Foundations of Literacy 41 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e05 Developing Young Writers and Storytellers 57 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e06 Getting Ready to Rock Your Read Aloud 71 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Bringing Stories to Life 87\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteract 89 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Book with No Pictures 89 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePress Here 93 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Book Just Ate My Dog! 97 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTap the Magic Tree 101 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf You’re Scary and You Know It 105 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus 108 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlay This Book! 111 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaugh 115 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDragons Love Tacos 115  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Don’t Eat Our Classmates 119 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wonky Donkey 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Serious Goose 127 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove and Connection 131 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove 131 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHair Love 135 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStellaluna 139 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLove Monster 143 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwl Moon 147 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLast Stop on Market Street 151 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scarecrow 155 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Invisible String 159 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend 163 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove and Play 167 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiraffes Can’t Dance 167 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Will Rock Our Classmates 171 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComfort and Acceptance 175 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bad Seed 175 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Who You Are 180 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImagine and Create 183 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Do You Do with an Idea? 183 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dot 187 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRosie Revere, Engineer 191 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMae Among the Stars 195 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Most Magnificent Thing 198 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJabari Jumps 202 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Magical Yet 206 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe Are Water Protectors 210 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist 214 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Day Jitters 218 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Class Is a Family 222 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChrysanthemum 226 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Kissing Hand 231 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Day You Begin 235 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmy Wu and the Warm Welcome 240 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOh, the Places You’ll Go 244 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 249\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew and Melissa Hammersley\u003c\/b\u003e are partners in both work as the founders of Novel Effect and in life with two little ones Max and Willa. They’ve spent the last 10 years immersing themselves in read-alouds at home and in the classroom. They’ve appeared on the hit TV show \u003ci\u003eShark Tank\u003c\/i\u003e and reached millions of kids, teachers, and parents in pursuit of their mission: to make reading together magical.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRiNG thE MAGiC BAcK to YouR cLASsRooM AND make READiNG AN AdventURE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today’s tech-driven world, attention spans are fleeting—as educators of K-5 students know all too well. \u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e unlocks the power of storytelling to captivate young minds, build foundational literary skills, and boost participation and enjoyment in the classroom. Inside, you’ll discover how to make read-alouds interactive and engaging, support students who struggle with reading, and use read-alouds to improve reading outcomes. Perfect for elementary teachers, librarians, and administrators, this essential book is the key to fun, innovative literary education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/small\u003e \u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Cue the epic trumpets and crowd-cheering sound effects—\u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud \u003c\/i\u003eby Matt and Melissa Hammersley, the team behind Novel Effect, will inspire and uplift educators, parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to instill a love of reading in children.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—JOSH FUNK,\u003c\/b\u003e award-winning picture book author of the \u003ci\u003eLady Pancake \u0026amp; Sir French Toast\u003c\/i\u003e series \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e will have you reading like a story time rockstar—without the stage fright! Packed with tips to keep kids hanging on your every word, it’s the ultimate guide to turning story time into an encore-worthy performance that will keep kids wanting to come back for more.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—MEGAN BROUSSARD, M.Ed.,\u003c\/b\u003e Implementation Specialist, The Carmel Hill Fund Education Program  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Cue the epic trumpets and crowd-cheering sound effects—\u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e by Matt and Melissa Hammersley, the team behind Novel Effect, will inspire and uplift educators, parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to instill a love of reading in children.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosh Funk,\u003c\/b\u003e award-winning picture book author of the \u003ci\u003eLady Pancake \u0026amp; Sir French Toast\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e will have you reading like a story time rockstar—without the stage fright! Packed with tips to keep kids hanging on your every word, it’s the ultimate guide to turning story time into an encore-worthy performance that will keep kids wanting to come back for more.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Megan Broussard,\u003c\/b\u003e M.Ed, Implementation Specialist, The Carmel Hill Fund Education Program\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Matt and Melissa have created a must-read for all families, librarians, and educators! \u003ci\u003eRock Your Read Aloud\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the important and lasting impact reading aloud has on children. They have created such a gift to share with us through Novel Effect, as everyone can ‘rock their read-aloud’ with this fun and important digital tool.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Shannon McClintock Miller,\u003c\/b\u003e District Teacher Librarian at Van Meter School, Iowa\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In our school district, we are on a mission to inspire the joy of reading in our students as we help them prepare for college, careers, and life. Matt and his team have helped support our mission by developing Novel Effect. 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