The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson | Storytime Video | Children's Book Read Aloud
The Gruffalo – Read Aloud & Classroom Guide
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With its rhythmic rhyme, memorable characters, and brilliant twist, The Gruffalo is perfect for read-aloud sessions, ESL classrooms, and early years literacy lessons.
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Classroom Application
This book works beautifully with students aged 4–8 and is especially effective for:
- Teaching rhyme and repeated sentence patterns
- Discussing clever thinking vs physical strength
- Building confidence in speaking and prediction
- Supporting ESL learners through rhythm and repetition
Inquiry & Discussion Prompts
- Was the mouse brave, clever, or both?
- Why do the other animals believe in the Gruffalo?
- Is it ever okay to trick someone?
- How does the rhyme help us remember the story?
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