We're going to be practicing read-alouds on a daily basis, critiquing them, practicing some more, and you'll be expected to do one for class as part of your assignments.
What do you all think a successful read-aloud entails?
I think the person who is conducting the read aloud should have enthusiasm about the book, they should be well-read about the book, and I think that they need to have great eye contact with the children so the children feel engaged when the book is being read to them. No child wants to have a monotone teacher who just stares at the book without looking at the children. Plus, this keeps their attention longer because they know the teacher wants them to really pay attention to their book that they are reading.
I think it's important that the illustrations are visible to every kid. The teacher also needs to thoroughly show their excitement for the book they are reading, it's a lot easier to get the kids excited when the teacher is excited to read too.
Rachel Parker writes: When reading aloud to children it is not only important to be enthusiastic, but to engage your audience in the reading. Asking questions about the illustrations or what might happen next are good ways to involve the audience in your reading.
I think for a successful read aloud the reader must be confident in themselves when reading the words and doing voices. The reader must capture their young audiences attention and involve them with the story at appropriate times, such as asking questions about what just happened and what they think will happen next. A good read aloud also contains hand motions, enthusiasm, a constant pace, showing the children the pictures and making sure they all can see, and making eye contact with children as needed.
I think the person who is conducting the read aloud should have enthusiasm about the book, they should be well-read about the book, and I think that they need to have great eye contact with the children so the children feel engaged when the book is being read to them. No child wants to have a monotone teacher who just stares at the book without looking at the children. Plus, this keeps their attention longer because they know the teacher wants them to really pay attention to their book that they are reading.
ReplyDeleteI think it's important that the illustrations are visible to every kid. The teacher also needs to thoroughly show their excitement for the book they are reading, it's a lot easier to get the kids excited when the teacher is excited to read too.
ReplyDeleteRachel Parker writes: When reading aloud to children it is not only important to be enthusiastic, but to engage your audience in the reading. Asking questions about the illustrations or what might happen next are good ways to involve the audience in your reading.
ReplyDeleteI think for a successful read aloud the reader must be confident in themselves when reading the words and doing voices. The reader must capture their young audiences attention and involve them with the story at appropriate times, such as asking questions about what just happened and what they think will happen next. A good read aloud also contains hand motions, enthusiasm, a constant pace, showing the children the pictures and making sure they all can see, and making eye contact with children as needed.
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