Literacy-Related Event

Today is World Read Aloud Day.

WorldReadAloudDay
Date
February 05
Calendar Activity Type
Literacy-Related Event

Event Description

World Read Aloud Day motivates children, teens, and adults to celebrate the power of words. This global literacy movement is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day asks everyone to celebrate the day by grabbing a book, finding an audience, and reading out loud.

Classroom Activity

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day by grabbing a favorite text and reading out loud. Have students bring in their favorite book, magazine, script, newspaper, etc. Ask each student to choose an excerpt to read to the class. Additionally, hold a classroom discussion about the power of literacy. Spread the power of reading by doing one of the following activities in the classroom:

  • EDUCATE – Have several read alouds in the classroom throughout the day and talk together about the importance of global literacy, marking this as a special day of reading!
  • ADVOCATE - Spread the word about World Read Aloud Day and the Global Literacy Movement within the school by hosting a school-wide read aloud event. Make posters in the classroom advertising and informing the school and community about the event. Construct bookmarks with information about the day and tips for reading aloud to their peers.
  • INNOVATE - Share World Read Aloud Day by creating Public Service Announcements and share their projects using video chat, blogs, Glogster, and websites.

Websites

LitWorld

This website is for an organization that works to cultivate literacy leaders worldwide with teachers, parents, community members, and children to support the development of sustainable literacy practices across the world.  This website provides information about World Read Aloud Day and an opportunity to share any activities using a blog or website.

International Literacy Association

This website is for a network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.  This site can be used for more information about literacy instruction and Global Literacy.

National Center for Families Learning

This website contains resources, information, and strategies for improving family literacy.

World Read Aloud Day - Scholastic

Meet your favorite authors, play games, enjoy read alouds, hear from educational experts and more!

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