1. Why is reading aloud to children important? List at least three ways that read alouds benefit students.
2. Describe at least two reading strategies that can be taught during a read aloud.

Write a lesson plan for conducting a read aloud in your classroom using the following format. Include the duration of the lesson plan and the target age of the students.

LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Grade level, standard, strand and CPI: __________________________________

Materials: _________________________________________

Objective: ______________________________________________

Connect:
How could you set a purpose for reading the book? List an activity you might use to introduce a story in order to access prior knowledge. How could you support ELL and special education students when introducing your read aloud?

Teach:
How will you choose the text? List the steps that you will follow before, during and after the read aloud. How will you introduce any necessary vocabulary? Will you read the text more than once? How will this lesson be taught? Whole group? Small group?

How can you provide extra support for your ELL and Special Education students?

Link:
Will this read aloud selection be available to students as a resource for independent reading? How is it linked to your comprehensive reading program, theme or content area?  

Assessment:
How can you assess a child’s involvement in and understanding of a read aloud?