Read+Aloud


 * Read Aloud**

Read aloud is the practice of the teacher or students reading aloud texts, stories, or poems for a variety of learning purposes. This strategy provides ideas and information through listening, and it builds the student’s repertoire of stories, language patterns, ideas, and genres. Read aloud demonstrates how texts work and how they signal particular kinds of ideas and information that enrich the language experience of students. Read aloud promotes appreciation, reflection and love of reading, introduces new forms (a poetry anthology on a theme, for example), and provides a shared context for discussions and further learning. It can be used to generate interest and enrich content areas such as history (anecdotes about well-known historical figures) or science (stories about well-known scientific discoveries). The reader may pre-read and prepare or rehearse to ensure effective reading.
 * Description**

The teacher: • involves students through prediction; • models reading techniques and fluency; • provides opportunities for students to prepare and rehearse selections; • selects texts that enrich student thinking.
 * Method**

Read aloud: • requires a skilful presentation to ensure student engagement throughout the reading; • provides opportunities for students to read aloud texts that are within their level of fluency; • should include topics, issues, and language supportive of all students, taking care to avoid discomfort for any individual.
 * Considerations**


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

The teacher reads aloud a picture book about a journey in a fantasy setting. The students visualize the land and create a map showing the main character’s journey.
 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**