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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Read Alouds

A read aloud is a planned oral reading of a book or print excerpt, usually related to a theme or topic of study. The read aloud can be used to engage the student listener while developing background knowledge, increasing comprehension skills, and fostering critical thinking. A read aloud can be used to model the use of reading strategies that aid in comprehension.

Benefits of using read alouds

  • One of the most important things adults can do in preparing children for success in school and in reading is to read aloud with them.
  • Listeners build listening and comprehension skills through discussion during and after reading.
  • Listeners increase their vocabulary foundation by hearing words in context.
  • Listeners improve their memory and language skills as they hear a variety of writing styles and paraphrase their understanding.
  • Listeners gain information about the world around them.
  • Listeners develop individual interests in a broad variety of subjects and they develop imagination and creativity: what better way to build skills which foster inquiry?

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Carmen S. Concepcion, Reading Coach

Early Release, November 2008 - Read Alouds Across the Curriculum

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