How Rocket Learned to Read
Tad Hills
Description
Rocket, a curious dog, learns to read with the help of a little yellow bird. Through learning letters, sounds, and words, Rocket discovers that becoming a reader takes practice, patience, and perseverance. This heartwarming story celebrates the joy of learning and the importance of encouragement and explicit instruction.
Why This Book?
How Rocket Learned to Read provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss how reading develops through explicit instruction, practice, and encouragement. As Rocket learns letters, sounds, and words, students see that reading is a process that takes time, patience, and persistence. The story reinforces the idea that anyone can become a reader with support and practice.
Grade Levels
PreK, K, 1, 2
Literacy Skills
Sequencing, Character Growth and Change, Cause and Effect, Retelling, Summarizing, Understanding the Reading Process
Standards
Ask and answer questions, Retelling Key Details, Describing characters, Identify the connection between events, Describe how a character responds to challenges, Use illustrations and details to understand characters and events, Collaborative discussions