How can I incorporate poetry into my daily/weekly lessons? You may have asked yourself this question. Solid Read Aloud is the answer! Solid Read Alouds connect poetry to your classroom read aloud. Solid Read Alouds not only connect poetry but enhance your curriculum with monthly themes and national observance days. Run, run as fast as you can, to learn all about gingerbread! The Gingerbread Solid Read Aloud is designed for a daily 15 minute lesson lasting for a one week time period. However, the unit can easily be stretched into two weeks or incorporated into your writing workshop. The read aloud will include: poetry, history connection, and nonfiction selection. The unit also includes: comprehension work, anchor chart ideas and printables, gingerbread house glyph and penmanship work. This product is designed to enhance your curriculum, incorporate poetry, and infuse common core state standards into your teaching.