Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom
Shared Reading in Kindergarten
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 0: Foundation for LiteracyStage 1: Beginning Literacy
Ages:
3-7
Grade Range:
PreK K 1stFood Groups:
Primary: Motivation for Literacy Secondary: Reading Fluency & Expression, Concepts of Print
Transcript
Teacher: Okay, boys and girls, today were going to start with one of our favorite stories, and I wonder if you can help me read the story today. Can you help me read it? Whats it called? Teacher and Students: "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom. A told B, and B told C, Ill meet you at the top of the coconut tree. Wee said D, to E F G, Ill beat you to the top of the coconut tree. Chicka, chicka, boom, boom, will there be enough room? Here comes..." Students: "H" Teacher and Students: "Up the coconut tree. X, Y," Student: "Z," Teacher and Students: "and the sun goes down on the coconut tree. But, chicka, chicka, boom, boom, look, theres a full moon. A is out of bed, and this is what he said. Dare double dare, you cant catch me. Ill beat you to the top of the coconut tree. Chicka, chicka..." Students: "Boom, boom!" Teacher: The end.
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Activity Objective
The goal of Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom: Shared Reading in Kindergarten is to provide students with an opportunity to practice reading fluency and expression through a shared reading with the class. The teacher asks questions as she reads to help students stay engaged.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Starting with a book that students are familiar with is a nice way to begin developing their reading fluency and expression, as they are more likely to participate when it's a book they know. - For younger students, this is a great opportunity to review the various parts of a book to develop their concept of print.
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