Read Aloud
At a Glance
Subject
- English & Language Arts
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
6–11Overview
Why Read Aloud?
For many students, ideas on the page come alive when they are spoken. Reading text aloud provides a way to help all students access the material and develops their skills as active listeners. Listening to proficient readers provides a model for fluent reading and can help students, especially ELL students, recognize how to pronounce unfamiliar words. By inviting students to read, this strategy encourages class participation and takes the focus off of the teacher as the only source of information.
Lesson Plans
How to Conduct a Read-Aloud
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