1. Reading Aloud to Children Mrs. Keruskin Mrs. Mason

2. Lesson Goals Reinforce read aloud concepts (read aloud tips & techniques) Introduce those attributes of children’s picture books that make them good candidates for reading aloud Provide a variety of useful read aloud Web resources

3. "The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” Becoming A Nation of Readers, Report of the U. S Department of Education Committee on Reading

4. Why is Reading Aloud Important? Builds foundational skills Introduces vocabulary Provides a model of fluent, expressive reading Helps children recognize that reading is pleasurable It’s Fun!!!

5. Read Aloud Tips… Choose stories that respond to children’s interests and experiences. Read with expression Use inflection Give characters a voice Alter the pace Use facial expressions Practice before you read

6. Read Aloud Tips… Read Clearly Annunciate Don’t read too fast Project your voice Encourage active involvement Show the pictures Allow listeners to respond Encourage predictions Choreograph movements Follow-up with a related activity

7. Read Aloud Tips… Have Fun !!!

8. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? Pattern Books Repeating text Predictable plots

9. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? Books with Familiar Objects, People, & Events

10. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? ABC & Counting Books

11. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? Traditional Rhymes & Stories

12. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? Easy-to-Read Books

13. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? Caldecott Honor/Award Winning Books

14. What Type of Books are Good for Read Alouds? E.B. White Read Aloud Honor/Award Books

15. Helpful Websites… BookFLIX Jim Trelease's Website Reading Rockets Storyline Online