Rock Your Read Aloud: Sparking Curiosity and Confidence in Little Readers - Paperback

by Matthew Hammersley (Author), Melissa Hammersley (Author)

Help K-5 students experience the magic of reading by sparking amazement, wonder, and excitement through the art of the read aloud

It is not news to educators that kids have trouble paying attention. The allure and interactivity offered in televisions, tablets, and video games are tough to match. Consequently, reading scores have plummeted and educators say the joy has been sucked out of teaching. Rock Your Read Aloud brings back the joy and helps you create a read aloud experience that will have even the most reluctant of K-5 readers begging for just one more story.

A must read for every current or aspiring elementary teacher, librarian, and administrator, this book shows you why read alouds are critical to literacy education in today's media-saturated world. Inside, you'll find techniques for turning reading scores around in early elementary classrooms, so you can rediscover how rewarding teaching can be when students are engaged and learning. You can even link this book to the Novel Effect app to access a unique soundscape that will give you a taste of just how fun reading can be.

• Discover how reading aloud to kids can improve reading scores and outcomes
• Get tips for making your read alouds magical and igniting students' love of books
• Motivate struggling readers by creating a culture of reading together
• Learn about proven techniques like buddy reading and community read alouds

K-5 teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, and reading interventionists will gain insight and inspiration as Rock Your Read Aloud shows how to cut through the distraction and make reading fun again.

Back Jacket

BRiNG thE MAGiC BAcK to YouR cLASsRooM AND make READiNG AN AdventURE

In today's tech-driven world, attention spans are fleeting--as educators of K-5 students know all too well. Rock Your Read Aloud unlocks the power of storytelling to captivate young minds, build foundational literary skills, and boost participation and enjoyment in the classroom. Inside, you'll discover how to make read-alouds interactive and engaging, support students who struggle with reading, and use read-alouds to improve reading outcomes. Perfect for elementary teachers, librarians, and administrators, this essential book is the key to fun, innovative literary education.

PRAISE FOR Rock Your Read Aloud

"Cue the epic trumpets and crowd-cheering sound effects--Rock Your Read Aloud by Matt and Melissa Hammersley, the team behind Novel Effect, will inspire and uplift educators, parents, caregivers and anyone who wants to instill a love of reading in children."
--JOSH FUNK, award-winning picture book author of the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series

"Rock Your Read Aloud will have you reading like a story time rockstar--without the stage fright! Packed with tips to keep kids hanging on your every word, it's the ultimate guide to turning story time into an encore-worthy performance that will keep kids wanting to come back for more."
--MEGAN BROUSSARD, M.Ed., Implementation Specialist, The Carmel Hill Fund Education Program

Author Biography

Matthew and Melissa Hammersley are partners in both work as the founders of Novel Effect and in life with two little ones Max and Willa. They've spent the last 10 years immersing themselves in read-alouds at home and in the classroom. They've appeared on the hit TV show Shark Tank and reached millions of kids, teachers, and parents in pursuit of their mission: to make reading together magical.