This read-aloud is part of our “AAPI Story Time” series in partnership with Padma Lakshmi and Wong Fu Productions. Please tune in each week this month for new read-alouds featuring Harry Shum Jr., Ming-Na Wen and Randall Park. To further amplify AAPI voices and stories, we are also donating a list of 10 AAPI children’s books to schools across the country. Please click here for more information:https://www.theconsciouskid.org/aapistorytime Featuring Padma Lakshmi Produced by Wong Fu Productions"https://www.youtube.com/user/WongFuProductions":https://www.youtube.com/user/WongFuProductions

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Before reading:

• Looking at the title, cover and illustrations/pictures, what do you think will happen in this book?
• What makes you think that?
• What characters do you think might be in the book?
• Do you think there will be problem in the story? Why?
• What do you already know about the topic of this book?
• Does the topic or story relate to you or your family? How?
• Do you think it will be like any other book you’ve read? If so, which one, and how do you think it will be similar?

After reading:

• Why is the title a good title for the book/story? If you had to give it a different title, what would be another good title for it?
• Were your predictions correct? Where did you have to fix your prediction as you read?
• If there was a problem, did it get solved? How did the character try to solve the problem?
• What happened because of the problem?
• Did any of the characters change through the story? Who changed, and how did they change?
• Why do you think the author wrote this?
• What is the most important point that the author is trying to make in his/her writing?
• What was your favorite part? Why?
• If you could change one part, what would you change?
• If you could ask the author a question, what would you ask?
• Can you retell the story in sequence order (use your fingers and sequence words: first, second, then, next, etc.)
• Is there a character in the story that reminds you of someone you know? If so, who are they like, and why do you think that?
• Does this book remind you of another book you know? Does it remind you of something you’ve experienced in real life?

For fun:

Have them act out a scene from the book, draw you a picture of their favorite part to decorate the refrigerator, or write a follow-up story. They can pretend they are a book reviewer reviewing the book on TV, or they can write a letter or postcard to the author. There are many creative ways to engage students in reading and have them share their reading with you!

Tips for Reading with Your Child:

• Set a routine time; read out loud daily.
• Find a distraction-free place.
• Ask your child to pick the book (if developmentally appropriate)
• Sit close together
• Encourage your child to hold the book or turn the pages (if developmentally appropriate)
• Point to pictures. Talk about the colors, characters, situations, or what your child think may happen next.
• Ask your child questions about the book. Talk about characters and their conflicts.
• Most importantly- have fun, laugh, and enjoy!

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Rebekah Wall

First Grade Party

Let’s read to find out what Rachel asks in her letter to Santa!

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