Read+Aloud

Read Aloud is a method used in guided reading. It is the foundation of the early literacy framework. The teacher reads aloud to the whole class or small groups. Fountas & Pinnell, Irene & Gay. __Guided Reading__. NH: Heinemann, 1996. Read Aloud References http://www.literacyconnections.com/ReadingAloud.php. Here are some suggestions from Jim Trelease http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/rah_chpt4_p1.html
 * Begin reading to children when they are infants.
 * Read //Mother Goose// rhymes and songs.
 * Invite very young children to turn the pages of the book as you read to them.
 * The first time the book is read, discuss the illustration on the book cover.
 * Say the name of the book, the author and illustrator every time you read the book.
 * From time to time select a book above the children's intellectual level and challange their minds.
 * If reading a picture book to a group of students, make sure they can all see. Big books are recommended.
 * Read slowly enough for children to build mental pictures.
 * Add a third dimension of the book whenever possible. For example, if you are reading //Green Eggs and Ham,// try some of these recipes. http://www.seussville.com/titles/greeneggs/recipes.html
 * Only read stories that you enjoy.
 * As a teacher you do not have to tie every story to the curriculum.
 * Don't select a book that many students have already heard or seen on TV.
 * Select high quality books.
 * Don't rush through a book.