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 skillsIntroduces vocabularyProvides a model of fluent,

expressive readingHelps children recognize that

reading is pleasurableIt’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