Read Along Pocket Chart Cards - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Practice Read-Aloud Strategies For MLK Day

Use these cards for an interactive read-aloud in the weeks aroundMartin Luther King, Jr. Day或在Black History Month.

Through this group reading activity, students will identifyhigh-frequency sight wordsand use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

Among the many benefits of reading aloud, students will develop their language, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen their listening skills.

At the beginning of the week, display the cards in a pocket chart and model engaging reading strategies:

1. Monitor your pace.
2. Demonstrate text-specific facial and vocal expressions.
3. Ask questions.
4. Make connections.

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Continue yourread-aloudswith the students during the week, using the picture cards for a visual reference. At the end of the week, have the students read them independently.

Alternative Uses For These Cards That Build A Love Of Reading

We created this resource for circle time andreading lessons. In addition, we suggest these alternative uses to reinforce reading skills and new vocabulary words with your small group and full-class lessons:

• Print on cardstock for areading centeractivity where students match the text to the images.
• Print a copy for each student, glue it into theirreading journal, and have them read to an adult at home.
• Download the black and white version and distribute it as a cut and color matching activity.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the color and black and white PDF versions.

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity.

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