reading aloud to children mrs. keruskin mrs. mason
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Reading Aloud to Children
Mrs. KeruskinMrs. Mason
Lesson GoalsReinforce read aloud concepts (read aloud tips
& techniques)
Introduce those attributes of children’s picture books that make them good candidates for reading aloud
Provide a variety of useful read aloud Web resources
"The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.”
Becoming A Nation of Readers, Report of the U. S Department of Education Committee on Reading
Why is Reading Aloud Important?
Builds foundational skills
Introduces vocabularyProvides a model of fluent,
expressive readingHelps children recognize that
reading is pleasurable
It’s Fun!!!
Read Aloud Tips…Choose stories that respond to
children’s interests and experiences.
Read with expressionUse inflectionGive characters a voiceAlter the paceUse facial expressionsPractice before you read
Read Aloud Tips…Read Clearly
AnnunciateDon’t read too fastProject your voice
Encourage active involvementShow the picturesAllow listeners to respondEncourage predictionsChoreograph movements Follow-up with a related activity
Read Aloud Tips…
Have Fun !!!
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
Pattern Books• Repeating text• Predictable plots
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
Books with Familiar Objects, People, & Events
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
ABC & Counting Books
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
Traditional Rhymes & Stories
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
Easy-to-Read Books
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
Caldecott Honor/Award Winning Books
What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds?
E.B. White Read Aloud Honor/AwardBooks
Helpful Websites…
BookFLIX
Jim Trelease's Website
Reading Rockets
Storyline Online