State of New Jersey Department of Education

Reading First New Jersey - Professional Development
Video-based Reading Strategies and Techniques: Fluency

Guidance - Choral Reading

Overview

The teaching strategy used in this portion of the lesson is called choral reading. During this choral reading, the class reads the text together.

Classroom Activity: Observations

Choral reading is a strategy for increasing fluency by allowing students to read along with the group for support. The fluency that is gained will support comprehension development.