Reconsidering Read-Aloud
This book on read-aloud techniques is aimed at teachers but can also inspire children's librarians. The key point is that reading selected children's books aloud is a central part of classroom teaching. According to the author, read-aloud discussions are teachable moments. Beginning with the varying roles of the teacher, examples of read-aloud activities are described. Chapters cover book selection, building a classroom community, general strategies, fiction strategies, nonfiction strategies, and evaluation and assessment. The book concludes with ample choices of read-alouds provided by 67 teachers, student progress sheets for home reading, a summary of main points, and a bibliography. This attractive book should be appreciated by teachers and student teachers.RBBCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved