In this minisode, Melissa talks about the importance of read alouds and silent reading time. She shares some reading successes in her classroom and encourages teachers to reflect on how far their students have come.

You don't have to be a professional actor to read dynamically to your class. In the last episode of season 4, I share tips to make your read alouds more entertaining for your students. Adjusting your pace and/or volume, for example, can make your reading more captivating. Check out this episode for more detailed tips and examples.

Are you looking for a 3rd-5th grade read aloud that will set your students' imaginations on fire? Malamander is a humorous, well written fantasy/science fiction story with a mystery at its core. Students love it.

Looking for that next great read aloud for your class? Here are five books that you can count on that are underrated and underappreciated.