Interactive+Read+Aloud

=Practice = An **Interactive Read Aloud** is a deliberate and explicit way of modeling fluency, comprehension and vocabulary development. Students engage in read alouds through guided discussions, questioning and participating in “turn and talks” with peers.

 **The Power of Interactive Read Alouds**
 * Engagement in reading Expands vocabulary
 * Builds background knowledge
 * Scaffolds students where they are
 * Guides students to learn comprehension strategies
 * Texts are at students’ LISTENING comprehension level


 *  Before Reading **
 * Motivate and hook students
 * Develop or retrieve background knowledge
 * Introduce challenging vocabulary
 * Keep it quick and simple
 * Set purpose for reading

 **During Reading**
 * Read with excitement, expression & verve
 * Allow children to have conversations, such as making connections, predicting and asking questions.
 * BE CAREFUL: Do Not interrupt the flow of the story.

 **After Reading**
 * Ask students to retell, summarize, reflect and/or synthesize the story.
 * Students can share favorite characters or story parts and possibly problem solve or create a different ending.

=[|IS Resources] = //Bringing Reading to Life: Instruction and Conversation Grades 3-6// by Franki Sibberson and Karen Szymusiak //Cooperative Learning Reading Activities// by Jeanne Stone - 372.4 STO
 * DVD**
 * Book**

= Web Resources = [|Interactive Read Alouds by Linda Hoyt]
 * A comprehensive site that includes lesson samples, recommended books, components of interactive read alouds