TenChapterBooks

=Mrs. Mettlen's Top Ten Chapter Books to Read Aloud =


 * Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald (Great book for teaching idioms)
 * If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period by Gennifer Choldenko (Good book with multicultural themes)
 * Rules by Cynthia Lord
 * No Talking by Andrew Clements (All of Andrew Clements' books are good to read aloud)
 * Edward's Eyes by Patricia MacLachlan (Have tissues ready)
 * The Misadventures of Maude March by Audrey Couloumbis (historical fiction and adventure at its best)
 * Savvy by Ingrid Law (Coming of age in a very unusual way)
 * Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (5th and 6th grade students love this book!)
 * Oggie Cooder by Sarah Weeks (Fun for everyone)
 * Charlotte's Web by E.B. White (What more is there to say?)



Reading aloud chapter books is an essential part of helping students grow in comprehension skills. I highly recommend reading aloud a chapter book each semester to students in 1st-3rd grade. This provides an opportunity for students to build schema and also provides opportunities to model think aloud skills. Reading aloud chapter books paves the way for students to explore the world of books when they are able to read the books independently.

Just like with the picture books there are many more titles that make excellent read alouds for all age students. I chose the books I am most comfortable reading but usually that is best. home Picture Book List

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