Everybody loves read alouds. Kids, love to loose themselves in a story. Teachers proclaim read alouds as a great way to encourage reluctant readers. Researchers point to the cognitive benefits for students. Librarians use read alouds to introduce quality literature. Parents use read alouds as another chance to bond with their children. It's hard to find anyone who doesn't recognize the value of a well-read story. Well, this blogger is no different. I love well executed read alouds. In fact it's about the only time I willingly and enthusiastically call attention to myself in front of other people. Future posts on this blog will explore various aspects of read alouds. In the meanwhile, click on the link below to enjoy a read aloud of a classic picture book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Enjoy!
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ac53c3df3d8f9846b516
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I just love your discussion that read alounds are a vulable tool. I apprecaite the opportunity to have a round table discussion about what was ust heard. So many of the NCSCOS reequirements include reflection and analysis. Not everyone hears the story the same, or would even read the story the same. The read aloud allows for distraction of the environment or reflection on something of specific interest to the listening student, and provides an opportunity for further discussion.
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