Preparing for the Read-Aloud Your read-aloud sessions will be most successful if you establish a predictable structure that your students come to anticipate. The structure also makes clear that students are to assume an active role. To that end, make sure that every student can hear the text you are reading aloud and can see any illustrations. In order to ensure that you get the most out of your read-aloud, spend time preparing before you even start reading. Keep in mind these steps to guarantee your success—and the success of your students. • Be sure to preview the book and the teaching card before you read the book aloud. • Consider the book’s content and the scaffolds you may need to provide for students’ language and conceptual development. • Slip in a few sticky notes to identify your stopping points—where you will pause to think aloud, guide a turn-and-talk, or ask questions about the text. • Have in mind the instructional points you want to make as well as the deeply thoughtful moments you want to create.
11 Comprehension Clubs Grades K–5 Implementation Guide
Interactive Read-Aloud
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