Fun and Fluency: Practice Reading With Elephant and Piggie
In this engaging ongoing class, learners will improve their reading fluency as they pretend to be beloved characters and act out a fun story! #academic
Kristen Galloway
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(490)
What's included
1 live meeting
15 mins in-class hours per weekAssignments
Learners may draw original characters or scenes inspired by the Gerald and Piggie books, including speech bubbles to create their own stories. Additional ideas are to write a summary of one of the Gerald and Piggie stories, including the beginning, middle, and end. Learners may want to create a new adventure or scenario for Gerald and Piggie, using dialogue and simple sentences to mimic the storytelling style of Mo Willems. Another fun activity is to write opinion pieces about the stories, such as explaining a favorite book in the series and supporting the choice with reasons.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Let's have fun while we practice our reading fluency together! Elephant and Piggie books are my favorite from helping readers become more confident and fluent! They will learn about different punctuation and how our sentences are spoken differently based off of the punctuation. They will practice reading sight words and short sentences to increase their reading ability. Learners will interpret how a character is feeling and give that character a special voice. In this ongoing small group class, we will be introduced to the character of Elephant and Piggie. The learner will be assigned a role of either Gerald the Elephant or Piggie the Pig. I will share my screen so that they have access to the words. Learners do not need the book to enjoy this class! We will read through the book one time to practice reading in sentences and identify unfamiliar words. Then we will do a quick review of words that we might not know how to pronounce or what they mean. We will also talk about the character and how to read dramatically. If there is a phonics skill a learner is struggling with, we will practice that skill so that they become more confident! Learners will practice creating voices for their character, interpret emotions from their character, and pay attention to how different punctuation makes sentences sound different! Finally, we will read through a second time using fun voices and acting the story out! By the end of the class, students will improve their reading fluency, comprehension, and conversational skills while building social-emotional awareness and creative expression through the playful and heartwarming adventures of Gerald and Piggie. Here is a list of the books that we will use in class: Winter/Spring 2025 January 5: I Will Surprise My Friend! January 12: Watch Me Throw the Ball! January 19: Elephants Cannot Dance! January 26: Pigs Make Me Sneeze! February 2: I am Going! February 9: Can I Play Too? February 16: We are in a Book! February 23: I Broke My Trunk! March 2: Should I Share My Ice Cream? March 9: Happy Pig Day! March 16: Listen to My Trumpet March 23: Let’s Go For a Drive March 30: A Big Guy Took My Ball April 6: I’m a Frog! April 13: My New Friend is So Fun April 20: Waiting is Not Easy April 27: I Will Take a Nap May 4: I Really Like Slop May 11: The Thank You Book May 18: Are You Ready to Play Outside? May 25: Today I Will Fly!
Learning Goals
Learners will read the Gerald and Piggie books fluently, practicing appropriate pacing, accuracy, and expression to match the tone and emotion of the characters.Learners will build confidence in reading aloud by performing parts of the story with enthusiasm and character interpretation.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This online class is designed to support all learners, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where all can thrive. With multisensory activities and adaptable teaching strategies, the class meets diverse learning styles and needs.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should know their letters and sounds and be able to read basic sight words.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be using the "Elephant and Piggie" book series by Mo Willems.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
490reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University
I have my Master's in Early Childhood Education and I have completed extensive training in Science of Reading, Whole Brain Teaching, Special Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language. I have 15+ years experience of teaching in a classroom and 5+ years experience teaching online. These books are perfect for beginning readers to increase their reading fluency and confidence while having fun! Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
15 min
Completed by 402 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-2 learners per class
