Reading aloud requires only a book….and your time. Sustained Silent Reading A devoted time to read for enjoyment - Adults should be modeling good reading behavior during this time as well. SSR needs to be used in conjunction with, not in place of, daily read alouds. SSR helps build: stamina fluency motivation comprehension vocabulary Being read aloud to also helps build better spellers and writers! Children will begin to learn to take what they have heard, and emulate it in their own speaking and writing voices. Sources Anderson, R. C. (1985). Becoming a nation of readers: the report of the commission on reading. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Education. Chapman, S. (2017). Advantages to reading aloud. Retrieved from www.shareechapman.com/resources/reading_aloud.php Conte, T. (2016). Effective read-aloud strategies for your classroom [Blog post]. Retrieved from www.advancementcourses.com/blog/readaloud-strategies Frey, S. (2015, July 8). Study says reading aloud to children, more than talking, builds literacy. Retrieved from https://edsource.org/2015/study-says-rleading-aloud-to-children-more-than-talking-builds-literacy/82045 Lilly, E., & Green, C. (2014). Literacy development: Cambourne's conditions. Retrieved from www.education.com/reference/article/Cambournes-literacy-development/ Reach Out and Read. (2014). Importance of reading aloud. Retrieved from www.reachoutandread.org/importance-of-reading-aloud/ Trelease, J. (2013). The Read-Aloud Handbook. Reading aloud requires only a book….and your time. Why Read Aloud? by Nicole Stols “The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for essential success in reading is reading aloud to children.” - Becoming a Nation of Readers, 1985 Need help accessing books? Contact Mr. Tommy Skrnich, Youth Services Coordinator, at the Bogota Public Library tommy.skrnich@bogota.bccls.org Anderson, R. C. (1985). Becoming a nation of readers: the report of the commission on reading. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Education. Chapman, S. (2017). Advantages to reading aloud. Retrieved from www.shareechapman.com/resources/reading_aloud.php Trelease, J. (2013). The Read-Aloud Handbook.

Being read aloud to impacts literacy...how? builds children’s vocabulary helps children recognize sounds/letters helps develop word mastery and grammatical understanding provides a better ability to listen attentively and encourages increased attention spans Picture books likely include uncommon English words...words that children need to hear and learn! Who should be read to? EVERYONE! The earlier language is acquired, the earlier it can be mastered. That being said, according to Jim Trelease, author of The Read-Aloud Handbook, reading levels do not catch up to listening levels until middle school. So read away! How can we promote language and literacy development? Use Cadbourne’s Conditions to create an enjoyable reading climate Immersion Demonstration Engagement Expectation Responsibility Approximation Use Response/Feedback How do I effectively read aloud? Provide a variety of interesting texts Good verbal expression (timing, phrasing, emphasis, intonation) Ask and answer questions Model your own thoughts Encourage discussion and conversation The ultimate goal in reading, listening to, enjoying and discussing books - Reading aloud helps create lifelong readers! Conte, T. (2016). Effective read-aloud strategies for your classroom [Blog post]. Retrieved from www.advancementcourses.com/blog/readaloud-strategies Lilly, E., & Green, C. (2014). Literacy development: Cambourne's conditions. Retrieved from www.education.com/reference/article/Cambournes-literacy-development/ Frey, S. (2015, July 8). Study says reading aloud to children, more than talking, builds literacy. Retrieved from https://edsource.org/2015/study-says-reading-aloud-to-children-more-than-talking-builds-literacy/82045 Reach Out and Read. (2014). Importance of reading aloud. Retrieved from www.reachoutandread.org/importance-of-reading-aloud/

This is an additional handout that I would distribute, along with the brochure Smart Chick. (2016, July 29). Blog post. Retrieved from https://smartchickteacher.wordpress.com/