“Every year on the first Wednesday of March, World Read Aloud Day calls global attention to the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories.” (from the Lit World website)
Classes at Falmouth Elementary School celebrated World Read Aloud Day by connecting with authors and other classes across the country.
Ms. Burt’s class had connected with Andy Plemmons’ class in Athens, Georgia. Students had the pleasure of hearing author, Natalie Lloyd read aloud from her middle grade novel, A Snicker of Magic. There was even time for students to ask Natalie some questions about her book.
Mrs. Hartnett’s class Skyped with Shannon Hyman’s 5th grade class in Virginia and shared some of their favorite classroom read aloud from this year, and Mrs. Merrifield’s class read The Day the Crayons Quit with Angie Dickerson’s class in Missouri.
Mr. Rosenblum’s 5th grade students had the opportunity to Skype with author, Sarah Albee. We learned a lot about her new nonfiction book, Why’d They Wear That, and students had some excellent questions about how Sarah generates ideas, conducts research, and writes nonfiction.
Mrs. Merrifield’s students read Handle with Care, Beetle Busters, and selected chapters from Citizen Scientists before their Skype visit with nonfiction author, Loree Griffin Burns. Students were interested to learn about the hard work and research that goes into writing nonfiction books.
Thanks you to all of the librarians, teachers and authors across the country who made World Read Aloud Day a success for students at FES!