Foundation

Activity 3: Reading Aloud (Grade 1) / Reading to Listeners (Grade 2-3) Reading Aloud at Grade 1 and Reading to Listeners at Grade 2 and Grade 3 are designed to help students read both

fluently and critically. Reading aloud assists with enunciation, extends vocabulary and develops understanding of the role of plot, setting and characterisation in literature.

To help students make the most of this section, see our top tips below:

 As with Speaking by Heart , students should always be interested in their choice of book. A genuine interest in their choice will help them give an enthusiastic and persuasive introduction, providing the audience with a flavour of the text.  Extracts must contain dialogue, opportunities for vocal variety, and should be from an important or dramatic part of the book. This should also give them opportunities to sustain longer sentences and the opportunity to explore phrasing.  Ask students to work towards developing eye contact - from looking up, to sharing the reading with the whole group. This will help to involve the listening group in the story.

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