Before I understood how powerful read alouds were for students' learning, I thought of them as an extra - one of those things that I'd add on to my lesson plans if there was time. But after discovering how powerful read alouds actually are, they became a must. And the great news is that you don't need fancy training or complicated supplies!

In this episode, we'll talk about...

• A simple tweak that helps kids stay engaged and focused all read aloud long
• How to set yourself up for success before you even start
• Questions you can ask that get kids thinking
• How to pick a book students will LOVE

Show links:

• 1-hour read aloud training on The Science of Reading Formula
• Read Aloud Book List
• Free Read Aloud Questions
• Follow Malia on Instagram.
• Become a Science of Reading Formula member!
• Geronimo Stilton Series (on Amazon)
• Magic Tree House Series (on Amazon)
• Whatever After Series (on Amazon)
• Mercy Watson (on Amazon)
• Poppleton (on Amazon)
• A Sick Day for Amos McGee (on Amazon)
• Gruffalo (on Amazon)

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