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Choral Reading

What is it?
===Choral Reading is sometimes referred to as unison reading. The whole class reads the same text aloud. The pace is usually set by the teacher. ===

Why use it?
===Choral reading helps all students with the ability to read sight words and builds fluency. It gives support to students who are less skilled readers by giving them the opportunity to listen to the parts of the text that they have trouble with. It also gives students who are shy, nervous, or anxious about reading aloud the opportunity to participate without being in the spotlight. ===

When to use it:
Choral reading can be used in pairs, small groups, or with an entire class.


 * How to use choral reading: **

 -is at the independent reading level of most students
==2. Provide each student a copy of the text so they may follow along. (Note: You may wish to use an overhead projector or place students at a computer monitor with the text on the screen) == ==3. Read the passage or story aloud and model fluent reading for the students. == ==4. Ask the students to use a marker or finger to follow along with the text as they read. == ==5. Reread the passage and have all students in the group read the story or passage aloud in unison. == media type="custom" key="9460280"

Video Response: "You clearly presented how to use Choral reading which is a great SDAIE strategy! Your presentation was very detailed, and I learned a lot. The only way you could make it better would be to actually have students (or friends) do choral reading as an example."

Reference: (http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/choral_reading)

by Natalie Castillo