Choral+Reading+Tool



Choral Reading Choral reading is reading aloud in unison with a whole class or group of students. Choral reading helps build students' fluency, self-confidence, and motivation. Because students are reading aloud together, students who may ordinarily feel self-conscious or nervous about reading aloud have built-in support.

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 * Why use choral reading? **
 * It can provide less skilled readers the opportunity to practice and receive support before being required to read on their own.
 * It provides a model for fluent reading as students listen.
 * It helps improve the ability to read sight words.
 * How to use choral reading: **
 * 1) Choose a book or passage that works well for reading aloud as a group:
 * patterned or predictable
 * not too long; and
 * is at the independent reading level of most students
 * 1) Provide each student a copy of the text so they may follow along. (Note: You may wish to use an overhead projector or place students at a computer monitor with the text on the screen)
 * 2) Read the passage or story aloud and model fluent reading for the students.
 * 3) Ask the students to use a marker or finger to follow along with the text as they read.
 * 4) Reread the passage and have all students in the group read the story or passage aloud in unison.
 * 1) Reread the passage and have all students in the group read the story or passage aloud in unison.

Example of Choral Reading:


 * Grade Level: ** 3rd-6th depending on proficiency level
 * Proficiency Level: ** Beginner-Intermediate



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Anna Costa Graduate Assistant Middle Tennessee State University Certified Pre-K teacher, working on ESL endorsement aec2y@mtmail.mtsu.edu