This chapter offers tips for reading aloud from textbooks, stories, poems, and plays. A certain amount of nervousness is good and can keep a speaker on his toes. But paralysis before a group isn't good. The author also provides tips for developing simple notes that will lead students through a presentation while allowing them to sound more natural and conversational, move around freely, and make eye contact with their audience. In addition, he includes pages of comments from kids.
Young readers are sure to relate to the fears and the tips offered by their peers.
This week's book is a slight exception to our usual rule. A Kids' Guide to Making Speeches,Oral Reports, and Conversation is written by Steven Otfinoski and illustrated by Carol Nicklaus. The book was published by The Millbrook Press in 1996. For additional information, contact The Millbrook Press at 2 Old Milford Road, Brookfield, CT 06804. Inc. All Rights Reserved.