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“Hints” for Reading Aloud. By the “Reading Raiders” of West Roxbury High School. Be patient!. Now we know how teachers and parents feel! You are making a difference, no matter how small it may be!. Introduce yourself!. Smile! Tell the child or children your name.
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“Hints” for Reading Aloud By the “Reading Raiders” of West Roxbury High School
Be patient! • Now we know how teachers and parents feel! • You are making a difference, no matter how small it may be!
Introduce yourself! • Smile! • Tell the child or children your name. • Tell your audience something interesting about yourself!
Pick a book the child will like! • Explain why you selected the book. • Practice reading it in front of a mirror!
Explain why you are reading! • It’s important to learn how to read. • Reading is something you do for the rest of your life. • Reading needs practice!
Introduce the Book! • Introduce the title, author, and illustrator. • Show the cover, illustrations, and ask key questions. • Answer children’s questions.
Begin Reading! • Show enthusiasm, use inflection in your voice! • Get your audience’s attention. • Read slowly! • Ask key questions. • Predict endings for the story.
After Reading! • Discuss the book! • Ask questions and encourage answers! (Did you like the book? Which character was your favorite? Did you like the ending? How would you change the ending?)
Leave Smiling! • You’ve just done something wonderful!! • Feel good about it! • Next time you’ll do even better!