Junior Library Guild with Readfetti Storybook Guides for Teachers Build Oral Language Skills with Award-Winning Books and Read-Aloud Activities
Develop comprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge of beginning readers with a read-aloud library collection, curated by Junior Library Guild, and paired with Readfetti™ Storybook Guides.
- Oral Language
- Grades K–1
- Tier 1
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Library Collection of High-Quality Hardcover Books for Read Aloud Instruction
In partnership with Junior Library Guild, Readfetti Storybook Guides for Teachers promote classroom reading and lay the foundation for reading comprehension at a critical point in beginning readers’ literacy development. The book collection provides teachers with a rich variety of topics and genres, including established award-winning titles, coupled with individual lesson plans. The stories and lesson plans engage students in classroom read-aloud activities that support teachers in creating a comprehensive approach to reading instruction.
The Collection’s Read Aloud Instruction Supports Oral Language in Early Readers
Students in grades K–1 are still learning to decode words and depend on oral language to develop the reading pillars of vocabulary and comprehension. By engaging students in intentional oral language activities, educators support the development of:
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Background knowledge
Book 1 |
The Barnabus Project by The Fan Brothers |
Book 2 |
Big Truck, Little Island by Chris Van Dusen |
Book 3 |
Ten Ways to Hear Snow by Cathy Camper |
Book 4 |
Ear Worm by Jo Knowles |
Book 5 |
Hot Dog by Doug Salati |
Book 6 |
Knot Cannot by Tiffany Stone |
Book 7 |
Snail Crossing by Corey R. Tabor |
Book 8 |
Up on Bob by Mary Sullivan |
Book 9 |
Your Birthday Was the Best by Maggie Hutchings |
Book 10 |
Bubbie & Rivka's Best-Ever Challah (So Far!) by Sarah Lynne Reul |
Book 11 |
Catch That Chicken by Atinuke |
Book 12 |
Click Clack Rainy Day by Doreen Cronin |
Book 13 |
Dessert Island by Ben Zhu |
Book 14 |
Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away by Meg Medina |
Book 15 |
Mina by Matthew Forsythe |
Book 16 |
Moon Pops by Heena Baek |
Book 17 |
On Account of the Gum by Adam Rex |
Book 18 |
Sal Boat by Thyra Heder |
Book 19 |
Tad by Benji Davies |
Book 20 |
The Lost Package by Richard Ho |
About EPS
Pairs Well with Readfetti and Wordly Wise K–1 to Maximize Oral Language Activities!
- Readfetti Decodable Readers support students’ phonemic awareness and phonics development.
- Readfetti Read Aloud Cards and Wordly Wise K–1 add even more oral language activities to further strengthen comprehension, vocabulary & background knowledge.
- Maximize oral language-building activities by using all three together.
Junior Library Guild Read Aloud Stories with Readfetti Storybook Guides for Teachers Highlights:
- Teacher-led storybooks vary in topics and genres for students to build background knowledge.
- Lesson plans encourage discussions and support students’ understanding of the text.
- Students gain access to engaging books, including established, award-winning titles.
- Aligns to the language comprehension strand of Scarborough’s Rope.