The first component to the Gradual Release Model: Interactive Read Aloud
1. Interactive Read Aloud: I read aloud as the teacher to the whole class or small groups, stopping at a few points to invite comments and questions. A carefully selected body of childrens literature is used.
a. Values
- Involves children in reading for enjoyment
- Demonstrates reading for a purpose
- Provides an adult demonstration of phrased, fluent reading
- Develops a sense of story
- Develops knowledge of written language syntax
- Develops knowledge of how texts are structured
- Increases vocabulary
- Expands linguistic repertoire
- Creates a community of readers through enjoyment and shared knowledge
- Makes complex ideas available to children
- Promotes oral language development
- Establishes known texts to use as a basis for writing and other activities through activities
a. Values
- Involves children in reading for enjoyment
- Demonstrates reading for a purpose
- Provides an adult demonstration of phrased, fluent reading
- Develops a sense of story
- Develops knowledge of written language syntax
- Develops knowledge of how texts are structured
- Increases vocabulary
- Expands linguistic repertoire
- Creates a community of readers through enjoyment and shared knowledge
- Makes complex ideas available to children
- Promotes oral language development
- Establishes known texts to use as a basis for writing and other activities through activities