| Research continually demonstrates
that reading aloud to children is the single most important activity for
building the knowledge required for success in reading. Well
planned and well thought-out interaction during read-aloud time helps students make meaning of text. In an interactive read-aloud the teacher engages in a series of activities, including: pre-viewing the book; asking students to make predictions and connections to prior knowledge; stopping at purposeful moments to emphasize story elements, ask guiding questions or focus questions; and using oral or written responses to bring closure to the selection. |