Read Aloud

Read Aloud Write Up Format: 2-3 pages maximum

Name: Meghan Keefer

Date: 2/04/16

Grade Level: K

Book Title and Author: Bernstein Bears and the green eyed monster by Jan and Stan Bernstein

Indicate whether it is a whole class or small group (list how many): Whole Class

Selection

Why did you choose this book? 

I chose this book because I grew up reading the Bernstein Bears and always really loved this one. I was always jealous of my brother growing up so I felt like I could relate to this book. I thought this book would be a good introduction to me because the children love the Bernstein bears books and I love this one in particular.

       

Introduction

How will you introduce the book? Write out what you will say exactly.

I will ask the children if they recognize the book. Then I will explain that its called “The Bernstein Bears and the Green Eyed monster. The author is Jan and Stan Bernstein. What does the author do? What do we think will happen by looking at the title?

Text Interactions (During the Reading!)

Where will you stop? What will you point out?  What will you share?

I will stop when brother gets his bike and ask them if they’ve ever gotten a really cool present and if they have ever wanted somebody else’s present. Then I will stop again when the monster shows up and ask “why do you think she is green?” Finally, I will stop at the end of the book and ask them to predict what will happen to papa.

Discussion Questions (After the Reading!)

What questions will you have prepared to encourage discussion?

Have you ever felt like sister? When?

What do you think of this story?

Did you like this book?

I chose these questions, because wanted the children to connect to the text and see how they could feel a part of the story. I wanted to know what they were thinking and if they liked the book to help me choose books in the future.

Be sure to ask open ended, critical thinking type of questions (What did you notice, What did this mean to you?  What are thinking?  Etc…) along with asking the students to support their thinking within the text. It may look like:

*   Where did you find that?

*  What does the author say that caused you to think that way?

*  Are there other places in the text that lend support to your statement?

*  Can you find an example?

List your exact questions and your purpose for following that line of thinking

Reflection:  Please thoroughly answer ALL questions to get full credit!

Did the children enjoy the book?                                    How was the level of conversation?           

What worked?  How do you know?                        What might you do differently?                       

What would you like to be able to do next?            What have you learned?

The children really enjoyed the book, they were so excited to participate and answer the questions. They were all talking at once and raising their hands. The children kept predicting what would happen next and wanted to keep reading along at the repeated parts. I think working in a big group worked well, because each child had a different opinion to bring. I know that having them share worked really well, but next time I want to give them share buddies. Each child likes to have a chance to talk and often only those who demand the attention receive it. Everyone wanted to communicate and make sure they were heard. I want to give the children a purpose next time and have them look for something in particular. I have learned a lot about classroom management, the benefit of having share partners, and the importance of doing everything with a purpose.