Another week has passed and as promised, here is Elana’s third video. Thank you so much, Elana! Keep sending her your questions for next week’s video here Because of the blog’s limitations, I can only post a link to the video here and not the actual video. So click the link, please.
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Week 2 of A Boy Called Bat – Video from Elana K. Arnold #GRABat18 #GRA18
Another week has passed and as promised, here is Elana’s second video.
Thank you so much, Elana! Keep sending her your questions for next week’s video here
Because of the blog’s limitations, I can only post a link to the video here and not the actual video. So click the link, please.
TO SEE THE VIDEO, CLICK HERE
Week 1 Video Blog from Elana K. Arnold #GRA18 #GRABat18
As promised, Elana K. Arnold has made her very first video answering your questions as you kicked off the reading of A Boy Called Bat. Thank you so much, Elana! Keep sending her your questions for next week’s video here
Because of the blog’s limitations, I can only post a link to the video here and not the actual video. So click the link, please.
To see the video, click here
Welcome to the 2018 Global Read Aloud!
Dear Global Read Aloud participants,
It is hard to believe that as I write this, there are parts of the world just waking up to Monday, October 1st. The day that marks the kick off to the 9th annual Global Read Aloud! Over the next six weeks, more than 1.5 million kids will get to experience a read aloud. From little kids who crowd around their teacher for story-time to all of those big kids who hope their teacher reads just one more page; soon our adventure begins.
I hope that every person involved will have a moment, a moment in their classrooms or homes where they get to sit and listen to incredible stories, hopefully, sit in the quiet and wonder, and then have meaningful conversations that maybe, just maybe, will help them see the world as filled with human beings who deserve our understanding, kindness, and support.
This year instead of selecting one charity to direct donations to, I encourage you to find a charity that speaks to the message of the books you are reading. Even if your students and you can only contribute a little bit of time, money, or care, think of the difference that all of us together can make for others. Let me know what you choose.
I hope that this journey is one that is worth your time. That your children will love it as much as I have the past many years. Make it work for you, make it worth your time. Don’t sweat the small things and just enjoy the ride.
A few things to note:
- Elana Arnold’s videos will be posted on this blog for the world to see. If you want to send her a question to have her answer it, go here to send them.
- Aisha Saeed’s videos will be posted here
- The shared resources can be found here – please add your ideas
- All information such as hashtags, wheat to read when and such can be found here
- My personal blog, including where I will be speaking and such is here
Nine years ago I dreamed that the world would be a little smaller due to a shared read aloud. Nine years ago I dreamed of the power of books and all that they could accomplish. Now we find out if that dream can come true once again. Thank you for believing in my dream and happy reading.
All of my best,
Pernille
Write About and Global Read Aloud 2018 #GRA18
Authentic writing opportunities are an important part of the Global Read Aloud experience, which is why Write About is proud to offer 4 months of unlimited writing exclusively to GRA classrooms– a $60 sponsorship!
Easy Steps to Participate:
1. Submit your Write About upgrade form to get the coupon code.
2. Sign In on Write About to Upgrade with the coupon code.
3. Get your students writing!
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LINKS:
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SPONSORED ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Write About is sponsoring GRA teachers and students with access to a Classroom Monthly upgrade ($15/mo) from September – December 2018. This is available to the first 1,000 teachers who sign up before October 1st. After the project, teachers can downgrade their account to Free if they do not wish to continue Write About with their students. Otherwise, a $15/mo membership will automatically renew.
Win a Skype Visit from Elana K. Arnold #GRA18
As we get ready to dive into the incredible book that is A Boy Called Bat written by Elana K. Arnold for the Global Read Aloud, I have more incredible news to share. Not only is she going to be answering your questions on videos every week, she will also be giving 20 (!!!!) free 30 min skype visits to lucky classrooms!
All you have to do is enter on this form and then I will pull random winners on September 16th so that Elana has a chance to reach out to everyone. This contest is open to the world, but just make sure that the timezone difference is not impossible for her to work with.
Please note that Elana also offers up longer Skype visits for a fee, as well as author visits. She is an incredibly dynamic author who mesmerizes kids and adults alike with her storytelling. She would be an incredible addition to your school year.
To see Elana’s website, go here
To contact her for more information, go here
To see all her amazing books, go here
Updates from #GRA18
As the time quickly approaches for kick off to the 2018 Global Read Aloud, I thought it would be nice to share a few updates as they reach me.
Participation Info
I have been asked, how many kids are in the Global Read Aloud this year? As we speak more than 1.2 million kids are participating around the world and more than 70 different countries represented. But in all honesty, the number doesn’t matter. The connections are what matters and you only need two to connect.
Author Updates
A few of the authors have made their participation plans public, this is never an expectation, but I am thrilled that they will be participating in the project.
Here is what Aisha Saeed, author of Amal Unbound, has planned
http://aishasaeed.com/2018/07/10/amal-unbound-updates-and-global-read-aloud-information/
Elana K. Arnold just announced that she will be creating weekly videos answering questions from students. All you have to do is tweet her the question, along with the school name and the age of the students. Her Twitter handle is @ElanaKArnold
I will also be hosting a giveaway of signed copies of Bat as well as a skype visit contest.
Write About
I have been asked whether Write About will be part of the GRA again and the answer is yes, but in a changed capacity. GRA participants will all be able to get a free membership for the length of the project and then once the project ends they can continue their membership at a 50% discounted rate. More information will be forthcoming to those who would like to pursue this.
I will continue to update information as I get it.
Shared Resources
As people create resources, they should be entered into our Google sheet. That way everyone can see what is being shared. Just a reminder that all resources shared have to be free. This is a free project and the name is trademarked.
Information for 2018 Global Read Aloud #GRA18
Time is ticking and the kick off to the 2018 Global Read Aloud is nearing. I hope this collection of information is helpful!
For a comprehensive FAQ post, go here
The dates are October 1st – November 9th, 2018 – you can fall behind, just don’t read ahead.
The books selected are:
PICTURE BOOK AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR CHOICE
Julie Flett and Monique Gray Smith
For too long there has been too little focus on the voices and art forms of indigenous writers. This is the year to change that. The books that these two incredible writers create are sure to become heart books, books that stay with us long after the project is over. All of the books here will lead us to be something more…
Week 1: My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith and Julie Flett
Don’t let the format (board book) fool you, this book will elicit meaningful discussion for all ages.
Week 2: Wild Berries by Julie Flett
Week 3: You Hold Me Up by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Danielle Daniel
Week 4: A Day with Yayah by Nicola I. Campbell and Julie Flett
Week 5: When We Were Alone by David Alexander Robertson and Julie Flett
Week 6: Your choice!
EARLY READER CHOICE
UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE-GRADE CHOICE
MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH CHOICE
YOUNG ADULT CHOICE
Love, Hate and Other Filters by Samira Ahmed
The weekly schedule is:
A Boy Called Bat:
Week 1: Chapters 1 – 4
Week 2: Chapters 5 -8
Week 3: Chapters 9 – 12
Week 4: Chapters 13 – 16
Week 5: Chapters 17 – 21
Week 6: Chapters 22 – End
Amal Unbound:
Week 1: Chapters 1 – 8
Week 2: Chapters 9 – 16
Week 3: Chapters 17 – 24
Week 4: Chapters 25 – 32
Week 5: Chapters 33 – 40
Week 6: Chapters 41 – End
Refugee:
Week 1: Pages 1 – 55
Week 2: Pages 56 – 92
Week 3: Pages 93 – 146
Week 4: Pages 147 – 196
Week 5: Pages 197 – 252
Week 6: 253 – End
Love, Hate, and Other Filters
Week 1: Chapters 1 – 4
Week 2: Chapters 5 – 8
Week 3: Chapters 9 – 12
Week 4: Chapters 13 – 16
Week 5: Chapters 17 – 20
Week 6: Chapters 21 – End
Facebook groups to connect with other educators:
Upper Elementary/ Middle-Grade Book Group
Twitter hashtags for the year:
Picture book author study – #GRAJFMGS
A Boy Called Bat – #GRABat18
Amal Unbound – #GRAAmal
Refugee – #GRARefugee
Love, Hate, and Other Filters – #GRALove
Global Read Aloud Merchandise:
T-shirts and other merchandise supporting the project can be found here
Resource Sharing – add your ideas
To see the spreadsheet and add your own free resources, go here
Author Websites:
Julie Flett – https://www.julieflett.com/
Monique Gray Smith – http://moniquegraysmith.com/
Elana K. Arnold – http://elanakarnold.com/
Aisha Saeed – http://aishasaeed.com/
Alan Gratz – https://www.alangratz.com/
Samira Ahmed – https://samiraahmed.com/
Amal Unbound from Aisha Saeed and the Global Read Aloud
One of the surprise bonuses of the Global Read Aloud is when authors decide to get involved with the project. While this is never something that is expected, it only sweetens the experience when they have the time to do so.
Well, hold on to your hats because Aisha Saeed, author of Amal Unbound, just revealed her Global Read Aloud plans!
Here are the things she will be doing during the project
- Offer extension activities and resources
- Create student Q&A videos
- Drawings for Skype visits
- Author letter drawings
This is amazing!
To get full information and sign up for all of this, please go to her website here
What to Read and When – Chapter Breakdown for Global Read Aloud 2018 #GRA18
It is time to figure out what we are reading when. As always, do not worry about falling behind, I do almost every year, but if you do get ahead, please do not spoil it for others. If you are in an all year school or you have vacation during the 6 weeks, it helps when you post for connections since I know there are many of you out there.
The project kicks off October 1st to November 9th.
A Boy Called Bat:
Week 1: Chapters 1 – 4
Week 2: Chapters 5 -8
Week 3: Chapters 9 – 12
Week 4: Chapters 13 – 16
Week 5: Chapters 17 – 21
Week 6: Chapters 22 – End
Amal Unbound:
Week 1: Chapters 1 – 8
Week 2: Chapters 9 – 16
Week 3: Chapters 17 – 24
Week 4: Chapters 25 – 32
Week 5: Chapters 33 – 40
Week 6: Chapters 41 – End
Refugee:
Week 1: Pages 1 – 55
Week 2: Pages 56 – 92
Week 3: Pages 93 – 146
Week 4: Pages 147 – 196
Week 5: Pages 197 – 252
Week 6: 253 – End
Love, Hate, and Other Filters
Week 1: Chapters 1 – 4
Week 2: Chapters 5 – 8
Week 3: Chapters 9 – 12
Week 4: Chapters 13 – 16
Week 5: Chapters 17 – 20
Week 6: Chapters 21 – End
The Global Read Aloud 