Read-Alouds with Heart: Grades 3–5: Literacy Lessons That Build Community, Comprehension, and Cultural Competency

Written by Dana Clark, Jigisha Vyas, & Keisha Smith-Carrington

Use thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentor texts, such as We Are Water Protectors, Dreamers, and The Proudest Blue, to build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students’ comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in every classroom!