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More Ramped-Up Read Alouds
50 NEW read-aloud experiences
In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Maria Walther’s The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, discover 50 MORE read-aloud experiences designed to bolster students’ literacy development, ignite imagination, and enhance motivation.
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- Grade Level: PreK-12
- ISBN: 9781071931240
- Published By: Corwin
- Series: Corwin Literacy
- Year: 2024
- Page Count: 240
- Publication date: August 08, 2024
Price: $34.95
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Description
Unlock the transformative potential of read-aloud to joyfully strengthen essential literacy skills.
In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Maria Walther’s The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, discover 50 MORE read-aloud experiences designed to bolster students’ literacy development, ignite imagination, and enhance motivation.
Backed by the latest research, this indispensable guide equips educators with the knowledge and tools to make read alouds a cornerstone of their teaching practice. More Ramped-Up Read Alouds includes lessons focused on foundational reading concepts like phonological awareness and decoding along with a new chapter on integrating literacy with STEAM.
This must-have resource for K-5 teachers, librarians, schools, and districts goes beyond the basics. It empowers educators to elevate their read alouds, offering strategies to broaden students’ content knowledge, expand vocabulary, and boost listening comprehension. Each read-aloud experience features:
- Standards-based learning targets
- Key vocabulary words with kid-friendly definitions
- Effective questioning techniques
- Innovative reading response ideas
- Targeted extension activities to enhance the experience for upper elementary learners
Looking to create joyful, enriching reading experiences that will lead to endless possibilities? Search no further! It’s time to make interactive read-aloud a non-negotiable part of the day—and watch learners soar!
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Maria Walther
Maria Walther is a seasoned educator, author, and literacy consultant with over three decades of experience teaching first grade. Her practical, yet engaging approach to classroom instruction has made her a trusted partner for educators seeking effective teaching strategies. With a doctoral degree from Northern Illinois University, Maria is an avid researcher who continues to further her knowledge of literacy instruction. Maria is a strong advocate for reading aloud and has been honored for her dedication to fostering a love of reading in children with the Illinois Reading Educator of the Year and the ICARE for Reading Award. One of Maria's most cherished awards is The Most Influential Educator, given to her by a former student turned colleague. This speaks to the lasting impact she has on those she teaches. As a prolific writer, Maria aims to provide busy teachers with practical resources. Her best-selling books, The Ramped-Up Read Aloud and Shake Up Shared Reading, offer actionable insights into creating engaging reading experiences for kids. Collaborating with Karen Biggs-Tucker, Maria co-authored The Literacy Workshop, which helps educators seamlessly integrate reading and writing instruction. In A Year for the Books, co-written with her daughter Katie, Maria shares routines and mindsets for building student-centered reading communities from kindergarten to eighth grade. Educators can learn more about Maria's consulting work and find helpful resources on her website, mariawalther.com, or connect with her on Instagram and Twitter as @mariapwalther and @ayear4thebooks.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Maintain a Happy and Caring Learning Community All Year Long
Chapter 2: Focus on Foundational Skills
Chapter 3: Strengthen Listening Comprehension
Chapter 4: Build Content Knowledge: Blend Literacy with STEAM
Chapter 5: Inspire Writers!
Reviews
Maria's Ramped-Up Read Alouds (Vol. 1) was a gift to educators everywhere. Her follow up More Ramped-Up Read Alouds is equally incredible. At a time when book bans are at an all time high, Maria sets students up to thoroughly experience an engaging, interactive, and joyful read aloud.
Vera AhiyyaMaria's Ramped-Up Read Alouds (Vol. 1) was a gift to educators everywhere. Her follow up More Ramped-Up Read Alouds is equally incredible. At a time when book bans are at an all time high, Maria sets students up to thoroughly experience an engaging, interactive, and joyful read aloud.
Author and Educator
As a fellow lover of picture books, I absolutely love this book! Packed full of great titles, structured lessons, extension ideas and suggestions for paired texts, Maria Walther takes the guess work out of read alouds and puts the research back in. This is a must-have resource for every literacy classroom.
Kayla BriseñoAs a fellow lover of picture books, I absolutely love this book! Packed full of great titles, structured lessons, extension ideas and suggestions for paired texts, Maria Walther takes the guess work out of read alouds and puts the research back in. This is a must-have resource for every literacy classroom.
co-author of Text Structures from Picture Books and the forthcoming Text Structures from Nonfiction Picture Books (Corwin Literacy)
In More, Ramped- Up Read Aloud Maria Walther provides another exceptional series of reading experiences that perfectly marry the art and science of learning to read! The carefully curated lessons are anchored with text, weaving the components of the Reading Rope together so seamlessly that students can’t help but fall in love with reading!
Andrea BurkiettIn More, Ramped- Up Read Aloud Maria Walther provides another exceptional series of reading experiences that perfectly marry the art and science of learning to read! The carefully curated lessons are anchored with text, weaving the components of the Reading Rope together so seamlessly that students can’t help but fall in love with reading!
Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction, Savannah Chatham County Public School System
More Ramped-Up Read Alouds respectfully and ambitiously flaunts the power of a read-aloud, taking an even deeper dive into increasing the ability to expand critical thinking, language, prior knowledge, dialogic interactions, and foundational skills all through the culturally diverse and responsive titles that allow our students to see themselves represented, fostering confidence, self advocacy, and compassion for others… The thoughtfully laid out resources make this a professional development title that will be a favorite for all.
Hilda MartinezMore Ramped-Up Read Alouds respectfully and ambitiously flaunts the power of a read-aloud, taking an even deeper dive into increasing the ability to expand critical thinking, language, prior knowledge, dialogic interactions, and foundational skills all through the culturally diverse and responsive titles that allow our students to see themselves represented, fostering confidence, self advocacy, and compassion for others… The thoughtfully laid out resources make this a professional development title that will be a favorite for all.
RTI Coordinator, San Diego Unified School District
More Ramped-Up Read Alouds represents our current understanding of all the reasons we
LOVE reading aloud. Maria masterfully guides us through all the benefits and gives us so many
practical and pedagogical reasons to make reading aloud a part of our daily classroom routine.
The books used are current, which will mean I need to expand my ever growing collection of the
best read alouds available. The books reflect all of the things we strive to model for children.
You need to get More Ramped-Up Read Alouds for yourself, your teacher friend or the newest
teacher on staff. You will be glad that you did. Happy Reading!
Katrina MurphyMore Ramped-Up Read Alouds represents our current understanding of all the reasons we
LOVE reading aloud. Maria masterfully guides us through all the benefits and gives us so many
practical and pedagogical reasons to make reading aloud a part of our daily classroom routine.
The books used are current, which will mean I need to expand my ever growing collection of the
best read alouds available. The books reflect all of the things we strive to model for children.
You need to get More Ramped-Up Read Alouds for yourself, your teacher friend or the newest
teacher on staff. You will be glad that you did. Happy Reading!
Grade 2 teacher, Chignecto Central Regional Center of Education Nova Scotia, Canada
Maria Walther and the Ramped Up Read Aloud provides ideas and inspiration for quality shared reading and writing experiences. I am able to take her suggestions and focus on the resources that match our state standards and the instructional needs of our students. I feel this book combines the art and science of teaching.
Melissa MurrayMaria Walther and the Ramped Up Read Aloud provides ideas and inspiration for quality shared reading and writing experiences. I am able to take her suggestions and focus on the resources that match our state standards and the instructional needs of our students. I feel this book combines the art and science of teaching.
Director of Literacy PK-12
Imagine this resource as a direct line to Maria Walther’s heart and mind! Through her thoughts on the most recent research and invitation to lean on literature to nurture children’s curiosity, every empowered educator will find a text and run with it to share with their learners.
Dr. Noor ShammasImagine this resource as a direct line to Maria Walther’s heart and mind! Through her thoughts on the most recent research and invitation to lean on literature to nurture children’s curiosity, every empowered educator will find a text and run with it to share with their learners.
Instructional Course
I am thrilled that Maria has released her new book, More Ramped-Up Read Alouds: Building Knowledge and Boosting Comprehension! We used her book The Ramped Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page, as a foundation for my school district’s interactive reading lessons. Maria selects the absolute BEST books and has carefully thought out lessons that beautifully align with our state standards. This book has transformed the way our teachers read aloud to their students. Read alouds are no longer a time for kids to passively listen. They are 100% ramped up! As Maria says, “A read-aloud experience is a carefully planned learning event where you joyfully celebrate a text and demonstrate skilled, expressive reading by reading to children while they listen, notice, and wonder.” Kids are actively thinking, talking, and questioning throughout these lessons while being exposed to higher levels of text and rich vocabulary. Thank you, Maria!
Dr. Stefanie SteffanI am thrilled that Maria has released her new book, More Ramped-Up Read Alouds: Building Knowledge and Boosting Comprehension! We used her book The Ramped Up Read Aloud: What to Notice as You Turn the Page, as a foundation for my school district’s interactive reading lessons. Maria selects the absolute BEST books and has carefully thought out lessons that beautifully align with our state standards. This book has transformed the way our teachers read aloud to their students. Read alouds are no longer a time for kids to passively listen. They are 100% ramped up! As Maria says, “A read-aloud experience is a carefully planned learning event where you joyfully celebrate a text and demonstrate skilled, expressive reading by reading to children while they listen, notice, and wonder.” Kids are actively thinking, talking, and questioning throughout these lessons while being exposed to higher levels of text and rich vocabulary. Thank you, Maria!
Coordinator of Elementary Literacy and Title Programs, Rockwood School District
Other Titles in: Early Childhood Literacy | Reading (Primary/Elementary) | Literacy (Primary/Elementary)
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- Access to companion resources is available with the purchase of this book.
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