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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.

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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

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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.
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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.

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