The Scholastic Read-Aloud Anthology 35 Short, Riveting Read-Alouds That Build Comprehension, Listening, and Higher-Level Thinking Skills—and Keep Kids on the Edge of Their Seats

You'll reach for this collection of kid-pleasing read alouds again and again. Each short selection will grab kids' attentions, build vocabulary, as well as comprehension, listening, and high-level thinking skills. They are also a great way to introduce kids to genres such as poetry, short story, speeches, expository writing, and more. All have been carefully selected by noted author and educator Janet Allen. For use with Grades 5 & Up.

Janet Allen taught reading for more than 20 years in Maine. She is now a researcher and international reading consultant recognized for her comprehensive work in reading education. She is the author of several books, including Words, Words, Words: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12 and Yellow Brick Roads: Shared and Guided Paths to Independent Reading 4-12 (both published by Stenhouse). This is her first book for Scholastic Teaching Resources. Patrick Daley helped develop Scholastic's Read 180, a reading intervention program for upper elementary students. This is his second book with Scholastic Teaching Resources.