For this book study, you'll read and complete online journal entries/assignments for the book, "The Artful Read-Aloud", by Rebecca Bellingham. 

Credit Information:

• Earn 15 CECHs from SDSL

Book Information

• The Artful Read-Aloud: 10 Principles to Inspire, Engage, and Transform Learning 

• Author: Rebecca Bellingham

• ISBN: 9780325109169

• Participant is responsible for book purchase

Objectives

• Students will discover 10 principles to an effective and engaging interactive read-aloud.

• Students will reflect on each of the principles outlined in the book 

• Students will practice implementing the principles outlined in the book.

• Students will gain knowledge about innovative ideas that will enhance the effectiveness of their read-alouds. 

Evaluation Criteria

• Chapter readings and activities

• Optional online discussion

• Final project

• Evaluation survey

Outline

• Module 1: Let’s Begin - Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 2

• This module MUST be completed first.

• The rest of the modules (except for the Let’s Finish! module) can be completed in any order. 

• Modules 2-10: Chapters 3-12

• As the introduction explains, you can read these chapters in any order that makes sense to you. 

• For each module, read the chapter and complete all of the activities.

• Module 11: Finale and Final Project

• Read the final chapter.

• Complete the final project.