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READ ALOUD STRATEGIES. Presented By Deborah Daughtry Information Literacy Specialist Hall Center of Education Aldine, ISD. Objective.
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READ ALOUD STRATEGIES Presented By Deborah Daughtry Information Literacy Specialist Hall Center of Education Aldine, ISD
Objective The Student Council members with be introduced to read aloud skills, and apply skills in guided practice activities in preparation for reading Christmas stories to Pre-K students.
Why Read Aloud • Condition the child’s brain to associate reading with pleasure • Creates background knowledge • Build vocabulary • Provide a reading role model
Read Aloud Tips • Start with picture books. They have fewer sentences. • Familiarize yourself with the book by scanning it before reading. • Discuss illustration on the cover. • Make sure to show pictures.
Cont’d. Read Aloud Tips • Don’t be shy. • Read with expression. • Create voices for different characters. • Vary your pace. Slowing down builds suspense. Speeding up adds excitement.
References Trilease, J. (2010). The read aloud handbook. Retrieved November 9, 2010 http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/rah-ch1.html Odean, K. (2003). Tips on reading aloud. Retrieved November 9, 2010 from Kathleen Odean: expert on children’s books. http://www.kathleenodean.com/tips_reading.htm