Interactive Read Aloud Tips
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024
Through my last three posts on the Interactive Read Aloud, I hope I have inspired you to try them out in your classroom. In my previous posts, I talked about what Interactive Read Alouds are, key planning tips, and the benefits of introducing them in your classroom. Today I am here to give you some quick tips and tricks to make sure your Interactive Read Alouds are a giant success.
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How can I make sure I am making the most of my Interactive Read Alouds?
Follow these tips to help you implement a successful Read Aloud with your students.
•Purposefully engage students in making powerful connections.
•Choose books from a variety of genres and on a variety of topics. Look for high interest books with rich language and deep layers of meaning.
•Purposefully model reading processes and comprehension strategies. Think alouds are great for this!
•Provide adequate time. Students need thinking time and reflecting time, as well as ample opportunities for discussion.
Looking for ways to keep students accountable during reading time? Check out our guide to read aloud accountability!
What should I be doing before, during, and after reading the book with my students?
Read on for some tips and tricks for before, during, and after reading.
Before reading
•Talk about the author
•Talk about the illustrator
•Read aloud the back cover
•Check out the table of contents
•Invite students to discuss what they already know about the topic
•Make predictions about what the story will be about.
While Reading
•Go over new or interesting vocabulary words
•Think aloud as you read
•Make connections to the text
•Encourage students to interact with the book. Have them talk to a partner, make a quick sketch or note, complete a graphic organizer, or join in a class discussion.
After Reading
•Ask students to retell the story
•Have students discuss things they learned
•Check predictions and see if they were accurate.
•Complete a post-reading activity.
I hope these quick tips and tricks will help you nail your next Interactive Read Aloud! Do you have some favourite texts you like to use? I am always on the lookout for more titles! Please share in the comment section!
Interested in reading more about reading strategies? Check out our posts on predicting, questioning, and visualizing!
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Looking for more Read Aloud Resources?
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Interested in reading more about Interactive Read Alouds?
Check out some of the previous posts in my ongoing series on Interactive Read Alouds by clicking on the links below!
Interactive Read Alouds: What are they?
What are the benefits of using Interactive Read Alouds in your classroom?
Interactive Read Alouds: Planning Tips and Focus Skills
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