Using+Read-Aloud+Time+Wisely

Walther, M. P., & Fuhler, C. J. (2008). Using read-aloud time wisely. //Book Links, 17//(3), 8-9. Retrieved June 21, 2009, from Academic Search Complete.


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 *  1. "Along with all of the other 'must-dos,' it is critical that we continue to set aside time to read aloud to our students. This essential practice belongs in every single school, every day, at both primary and intermediate levels." (p. 8)

2. The authors offer suggestions for making read-alouds more effective, including "Introduce readers to the writer's craft," "Teach students how to 'read' the illustrations," "Fine-tune visualization skills," "Create a list or log of your class' favorite read-aloud titles," "Compare and contrast favorite folktales," "Integrate math into your read-aloud fare," "Dip into content areas with fiction, nonfiction books, and poetry," "Provide talk time," "Connect one story to another," "Choose stories with which students can make a connection," "Predict, revise, and predict again," and "Build reading fluency." || 1. This is great advice for all teachers!

2. These suggestions are good not only for teacers but media specialists as well. ||

Tags: read-aloud, anecdotal, reading aloud effectively