The Shared Reading Approach
adapts the principles of early book experiences between parent and child to the classroom.
Students are asked to join in the reading of a book (usually a big book/overhead/large text), and the teacher acts a model of proficient readers. Necessities for carrying out this approach are stories that are interesting and predictable. A pointer is typically used by the teacher so the students are able to follow along with ease.
Shared reading elicits comfort and enjoyment, similar to "bedtime reading." Additionally, according to Reading Rockets, shared reading is beneficial in that it
A typical Shared Book Experience:
adapts the principles of early book experiences between parent and child to the classroom.
Students are asked to join in the reading of a book (usually a big book/overhead/large text), and the teacher acts a model of proficient readers. Necessities for carrying out this approach are stories that are interesting and predictable. A pointer is typically used by the teacher so the students are able to follow along with ease.
Shared reading elicits comfort and enjoyment, similar to "bedtime reading." Additionally, according to Reading Rockets, shared reading is beneficial in that it
- provides struggling readers with necessary support.
- can build sight word knowledge and reading fluency
- allows students to enjoy materials that they may not be able to read on their own.
- ensures that all students feel successful by providing support to the entire group.
A typical Shared Book Experience:
- Tuning in - The students enjoy singing along to a song or reading along with the class.
- Rereading of a favorite story - Students are encouraged to make predictions, as well as read along with the story.
- Learning about print and about language - "Functional skills teaching and innovation" Through this aspect of the shared book experience, comprehension skills, listening skills, labeling, vocabulary, letter sound association, punctuation, confirmation and self correction, and other skills are developed. The innovative part of this aspect is the creation of new statements (i.e. character name change or changing different words in context of sentences).
*Other activities might include: introducing a new story, independent reading, or expressive undertakings (i.e. writing, dramatization, art, creative movement, etc.)
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