The Teacher with the Alligator Purse

What's Inside That Alligator Purse? A Fun-Filled Path to Reading Fluency!

Get ready for giggles and great reading practice with The Teacher with the Alligator Purse by renowned early literacy author Rozanne Lanczak Williams! This captivating book from the "Reading for Fluency" series turns learning to read into a delightful and interactive adventure for young children.

Meet a teacher unlike any other – she carries an alligator purse! What amazing, funny, or surprising things might she keep inside? This playful story, filled with rhythm, rhyme, and repetition, will have children eagerly guessing and reading along to discover the secrets of the quirky purse.

Designed for Developing Readers (Pre-K to Grade 1):

This book is expertly crafted based on proven research to help young readers achieve fluency, which vastly improves their comprehension. The "Reading for Fluency" series emphasizes:

• The Power of Rereading: Children benefit most by reading new material aloud multiple times. This book includes a catchy refrain, providing a built-in opportunity to reread text and build confidence.
• Expressive Reading: The engaging use of rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and dialogue naturally encourages children to use voice inflection and expression.
• Interactive Experience: Motivating content creates a fun, interactive reading experience that will inspire young readers to want to read and reread this story over and over.
• Adult Feedback: The series is designed to be shared, making it ideal for reading with an adult who can provide immediate feedback and encouragement.

With its charming story and research-backed approach, The Teacher with the Alligator Purse doesn't just tell a tale; it actively builds essential reading skills. Watch your child's confidence soar as they master the text and have a blast doing it!

Format:    Paperback
Language:    English
ISBN:    159198159X
ISBN13:    9781591981596
Release Date:    February 2005
Publisher:    Creative Teaching Press
Length:    16 Pages
Weight:    1.55 lbs.
Dimensions:    6.3" x 0.3" x 9.0"