What did you glean from this chapter that prompts you to want to read aloud to students just for fun, without an assignment connected to the experience? What are some of the benefits that Layne provides in support of reading aloud to students of all ages?
Layne describes reading aloud as “a good book read well” and goes on to say that reading aloud “is the number one way to positively impact the disengaged reader” (pg.54).
What did you glean from this chapter that prompts you to want to read aloud to students just for fun, without an assignment connected to the experience? What are some of the benefits that Layne provides in support of reading aloud to students of all ages?
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I like reading aloud to my homeroom. Since we did that all year last year, it was neat to see my students reactions. Some could not stand it and would go immediately, check the book out, read it and then want to discuss events that had not occurred yet in class. :) Others would just keep asking, "How does it end" What happens?" We would discuss what we THOUGHT would happen and it turned into some great discussions. I have not been as good this year about reading everyday but am trying to get back into the habit.
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Megan
2/21/2014 06:14:49 am
There are many positives to reading aloud to students. I do this with both of my classes. We are currently reading "HOLES". The benefits include engaging, motivating, and sparking students' curiosity in the plot and finding out what is going to happen next.
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I absolutely cherish the time I get to read to my students! Even with my 1st period, we all are engaged with the 7 habits. They are always ready to converse about what ever was just read. My 5th period, on B week, is enjoying a fantasy novel and they are beginning resenting the 1 day a week where we don't get to read for morning meeting. I strive to demonstrate good oral reading techniques, especially using inflection and facial expressions to go along with the content of the story. Loads of fun with the reading aloud!
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Sandy
3/2/2014 10:34:10 am
I love the fact that our school heavily stresses reading aloud to our middle school students! I am a fan of Jim Trelease and so much of what Layne writes is complementary to Trelease's book. Reading aloud, even for fun, is a great way to continue to build vocabulary and, as Layne points out, is a great partner for SSR.
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Angela
3/11/2014 12:50:51 am
I believe that students are surprised when they find teachers can do more that just their subject areas. When I read to my students they are surprised that I can read so well outloud when I am suppose to only be able to teach math (in their eyes). So many students are nervous about reading outloud so when I talk to them about how I was at their age I believe it is encouraging to them to know that they too can get better. I also feel that it relaxes them. I typically read short stories involving good positive character traits. I find that interruptions and absences take away from a novel storyline. Students enjoy commenting on their experiences and enjoying sharing how they may have "learned their lesson" from a similar experience.
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Ali
3/31/2014 04:43:40 am
I absolutely love reading aloud to my students. I try to change my voice and get theatrical with it and they love it! They get so into the book and it is something we can all bond with one another. I haven't done it as much this year but I definitely want to focus more on it for the rest of the year and next year.
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Allison
4/1/2014 03:19:22 am
I really enjoy incorporating reading aloud to my students. I love doing the voices and sounds. I let them know that that is how I read to my own children. I think that it lets them know how they mean to me.
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