1. Reading aloud requires only a book….and your time.
Sustained Silent Reading
A devoted time to read for enjoyment - Adults should be modeling good reading behavior during this time as well. SSR needs to be used in conjunction with, not in place of, daily read alouds.
SSR helps build:
stamina
fluency
motivation
comprehension
vocabulary
Being read aloud to also helps build better spellers and writers!
Children will begin to learn to take what they have heard, and emulate it in their own speaking and writing voices.
Sources
Anderson, R. C. (1985). Becoming a nation of readers: the report of the commission on reading. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Education.
Chapman, S. (2017). Advantages to reading aloud. Retrieved from
Conte, T. (2016). Effective read-aloud strategies for your classroom [Blog post]. Retrieved from
Frey, S. (2015, July 8). Study says reading aloud to children, more than talking, builds literacy. Retrieved from
Lilly, E., & Green, C. (2014). Literacy development: Cambourne's conditions. Retrieved from
Reach Out and Read. (2014). Importance of reading aloud. Retrieved from
Trelease, J. (2013). The Read-Aloud Handbook.
Reading aloud requires only a book….and your time.
Why Read Aloud?
by Nicole Stols
“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for essential success in reading is reading aloud to children.”
- Becoming a Nation of Readers, 1985
Need help accessing books?
Contact Mr. Tommy Skrnich, Youth Services Coordinator, at the Bogota Public Library
Anderson, R. C. (1985). Becoming a nation of readers: the report of the commission on reading. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Education.
Chapman, S. (2017). Advantages to reading aloud. Retrieved from
Trelease, J. (2013). The Read-Aloud Handbook.

2. Being read aloud to impacts literacy...how?
builds children’s vocabulary
helps children recognize sounds/letters
helps develop word mastery and grammatical understanding
provides a better ability to listen attentively and encourages increased attention spans
Picture books likely include uncommon English words...words that children need to hear and learn!
Who should be read to? EVERYONE!
The earlier language is acquired, the earlier it can be mastered.
That being said, according to Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, reading levels do not catch up to listening levels until middle school. So read away!
How can we promote language and literacy development?
Use Cadbourne’s Conditions to create an enjoyable reading climate
Immersion
Demonstration
Engagement
Expectation
Responsibility
Approximation
Use
Response/Feedback
How do I effectively read aloud?
Provide a variety of interesting texts
Good verbal expression (timing, phrasing, emphasis, intonation)
Ask and answer questions
Model your own thoughts
Encourage discussion and conversation
The ultimate goal in reading,
listening to, enjoying and discussing books -
Reading aloud helps
create lifelong readers!
Conte, T. (2016). Effective read-aloud strategies for your classroom [Blog post]. Retrieved from
Lilly, E., & Green, C. (2014). Literacy development: Cambourne's conditions. Retrieved from
Frey, S. (2015, July 8). Study says reading aloud to children, more than talking, builds literacy. Retrieved from
Reach Out and Read. (2014). Importance of reading aloud. Retrieved from

3. This is an additional handout that I would distribute, along with the brochure
Smart Chick. (2016, July 29). Blog post. Retrieved from