grade level: 5th

Lexile level: GN320L

Standard supported: 6.3.R.3 – Students will describe how plot and conflict are developed through the interaction of characters and events. 6.3.R.5 – Students will distinguish between first- and third-person points of view and explain how point of view shapes the text.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDNm_C5pnE&list=PLLC2aMy4hEmmot4hc6yY8YJAbeU5wRGuc

resource: https://www.storyboardthat.com/assignment/1071276?initialTab=edit&firstPageInTrial=True#

Illustrated by: Sal Murdocca

Published: 1992

Grade Level: 2-4

Lexile level: 240L

Standard supported: 4.3.R.3 – Students will describe the plot (e.g., main events, conflict, resolution) and identify any non-linear elements. 4.3.R.5 – Students will distinguish fact from opinion; recognize persuasive and informational techniques.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z-J7kVB2S4

Resource: https://www.mthclassroomadventures.org/book/dinosaurs-before-dark

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Black and White by David Macaulay

published: 2010

Grade level: 3-5

Lexile level: N/A

Standards supported: 4.3.R.2 – Students will determine the theme (e.g., moral, lesson, message) of a literary text and explain how it is conveyed through key details. 4.3.R.6 – Students will identify sensory details and figurative language in a text.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hskXThiXe4Y

Resource: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=21923

Grade level: 5th +

Lexile level: 740L

Standards supported: 6.3.R.3 – Describe how plot develops through interactions between characters and events. 6.3.R.4 – Determine the point of view and explain how it affects the narrative.6.3.R.2 – Determine the theme(s) and how they are conveyed

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0EZ1rjk25w

resource: https://www.storyboardthat.com/lesson-plans/wonder-by-r-j-palacio

Grade level: 4-6

Lexile level: 610L

Standards supported: 4.3.R.2 – Determine the theme and explain how it is conveyed through key details. 4.3.R.3 – Describe plot elements, including conflict and resolution. 4.3.R.4 – Determine the narrator’s point of view and explain how it influences the story.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoJMVhuU2JA

Resource: https://thefriendlyteacher.com/2023/04/activities-for-because-of-winn-dixie.html

Grade level: pk-2

lexile level: AD650L

standards supported: 2.1: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. 4.2: With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Read aloud: https://www.getepic.com/book/19506940/the-three-little-pigs

resources: https://laura1gill.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/the-three-little-pigs-alternate-version/

Grade level: 2-5

lexile level: 740L

standards supported: 3.3.R.2: Students will determine whether a grade‑level literary text is narrated in first‑ or third‑person point of view. 3.3.R.5: Students will answer inferential questions, using a text to support answers.

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGpDabmd34w

resource: https://www.laurentarshis.com/book-club-resources

Grade level: 5th+

Lexile level: 950L

Standards supported: OKH.5.5 Evaluate the impact of the boom and bust cycle of Oklahoma’s agricultural production due to mechanization and the needs of World War I, including its effect as a precursor of the Great Depression.

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64AN0jAYuK4

Resources: https://www.storyboardthat.com/lesson-plans/bud--not-buddy-by-christopher-paul-curtis

Grade level: 3-6

lexile level: 430L

standards supported: 4.R.1.1, 5.R.1.1, 6.R.1.1

Literal and inferential comprehension: Students will read and comprehend increasingly complex literary texts.

Read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dQ_jyNUIGY

resource: https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Frizzy-Teachers-Guide.pdf

Grade level: pk-1

lexile level: n/a

standards supported: K‑R.1.4 / 1‑R.1.4

Vocabulary acquisition: Recognize and use high‑frequency and sight words; understand basic vocabulary using context and pictures.

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ8Bnogu9I8

resource: https://b0f646cfbd7462424f7a-f9758a43fb7c33cc8adda0fd36101899.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/teaching-guides/TG-9780063370913.pdf

Grade level: 1-5

lexile level: AD580L

standards supported: 2.R.1.1 – 5.R.1.1

Comprehend and make inferences from literary texts

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICrNxHgg2aE

resource: https://bookpagez.com/resource/watercress-lesson-plans/

grade level: 3-6

lexile level: 660L

standards supported: 3–7.R.1.1

Comprehend informational texts and make inferences

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPYRzWuXNDw

resources: https://franelessac.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Exploring-Native-American-Activism-Teaching-Ideas-for-We-Are-Still-Here-The-Classroom-Bookshelf.pdf

grade level: 3-6

lexile level: NA

Standards supported: 6.7.W Writing under Multimodal Literacies — Students will create multimodal content (alphabetic, visual, etc.) that effectively communicates ideas for an intended audience.

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBwbjEBuxM

resources: https://sva.edu/features/sva-grad-sara-varon-on-robot-dreams-the-new-movie-based-on-her-graphic-novel

Grade level: 4th+

lexile level: NA

Standards supported:

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1VHBhTAfYI

resources: OK.4.2.R.1

Students will apply comprehension skills by reading actively and monitoring understanding using metacognitive strategies, such as predicting, questioning, clarifying, rereading, summarizing.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Black-and-White-by-David-Macaulay-Read-Aloud-Reading-Comprehension-Worksheets-11366739

grade level: 4-6

lexile level: 670L

standards supported: OK.4.3.R.1 (Literary Elements)

Identify and analyze character, setting, plot

read aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj-zuBE9vdE

resources: https://www.literaryadventuresforkids.com/p/the-girl-who-drank-the-moon-online-book-club