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February 13, 2015 CL Interactive Read Alouds, ELA Focus - Interactive Read Alouds, ELA K-5, ELA Resources - Activities, Core Literacy

Interactive Read Aloud: Officer Buckle & Gloria

This critical thinking lesson is an example of an interactive read aloud that can be modified to use with grades K-5 utilizing the Revised Bloom’s Cognitive Process Dimensions.

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Interactive read alouds are an important component of a balanced literacy classroom. Research proves the value of reading aloud to students of all ages, and that students benefit from being read aloud to several times throughout a week. Thoughtful planning of an interactive read aloud is critical for its success. Teachers need to select a text that is both meaningful and engaging, and it is important to consider how the text will support lessons, units or themes the class is working on. Thought-provoking questions are essential to every interactive read aloud. Using the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Cognitive Dimensions is one way to ensure students will take part in a variety of discussions from understanding the plot of the story to analyzing the author's message.

Today I'm sharing my Interactive Read Aloud of Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann. This is a book with a meaningful message and beautiful illustrations. I like to use this read aloud prior to going over safety tips in the classroom or when students need to be reminded of the importance of teamwork.

This Critical Thinking Interactive Read Aloud of Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann provides the thought-provoking questions essential to every interactive read aloud. Your students will soon be in deep discussions, ranging from plot analysis to author’s message exploration.

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About Officer Buckle and Gloria

This Caldecott Medal winner is the hilarious story of Officer Buckle and his police dog, Gloria. Officer Buckle's safety presentation at Napville Elementary School is falling flat until Gloria decides to get involved.