Aaron Slater, Illustrator is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
SUMMARY
"Aaron Slater, Illustrator" by Andrea Beaty is a captivating story about a young boy named Aaron who struggles with reading but has a passion for drawing. Despite his struggles he is determined to learn how to read, but learns that with the help of his illustrations and art he can image the words on the page. With unwavering dedication, he spends countless hours trying to read and practiving his imaginative artwork. When Aaron has to read his story to the class he feels nervous but his love for art helps his mind image the images and alow him to read his wonderful story. The book celebrates the power of self-belief and perseverance, inspiring young readers to follow their dreams and embrace their unique talents. Through its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, "Aaron Slater, Illustrator" encourages creativity, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Cause and effect can be a difficult skill for students. This book is a perfect mentor text for teaching this skill.
- Discuss the books plot and examine the problem and solution.
- Help students to analyze what the author’s purpose for writing the book might be.
- Introduce or review how and why author’s use ellipses.
- Teach a mini lesson on compound words.
- Teach students about the importance of having a growth mindset using examples from the book.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30 writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
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