Rock Your Read-alouds

by Mike Artell

Overview

The author writes a wonderful story. The illustrator creates incredible images. But what can educators bring to their read-alouds? Do the read-alouds ROCK? The fact is, every read-aloud is a performance. And every aspect of a read-aloud performance informs a child's understanding and appreciation of the story. In this book educators of elementary grades learn dozens of innovative ways to ROCK the read-alouds regardless of experience or performance skills. Educators can apply all the techniques in this book or simply pick a specific performance area to improve upon. Regardless, methods and classroom-tested approaches are provided by some of the best read-aloud performers and storytellers in the business.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496608468
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	06/06/2017
Series:	Maupin House
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Mike Artell is the author of more than 40 books, most of which he also illustrated. Mike’s body of work includes books in a variety of genres including biographies, science, how-to, picture books, humor, rhyming verse and professional books for educators. Among its other awards, Mike’s picture book Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood was named the 2009 Read Aloud Book of the Year by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. In addition to his conference presentations and professional development workshops, Mike visits dozens of schools across the United States, Europe, and Asia each year and shares his innovative techniques for thinking, writing, and drawing more creatively with students and teachers. Visit www.mikeartell.com to see when and where Mike is presenting!