Picture Books for Everyone

Reading aloud to students from a picture book is often thought to be a technique only for elementary students, but it is also quite effective for all ages, including adults. Having a book r... See More

Reading aloud to students from a picture book is often thought to be a technique only for elementary students, but it is also quite effective for all ages, including adults. Having a book read aloud to you is sort of like going to a movie. You are hearing information read with voice inflections and facial expressions. This is more interesting that reading a text book!! So try it with your older students as the author of this article suggests.

Middle School 'Read-Alouds'

Students in middle school do not often sit in silence when a teacher talks. However, when a teacher reads a trade book to students they sit quietly and pay attention. This article provide... See More

Students in middle school do not often sit in silence when a teacher talks. However, when a teacher reads a trade book to students they sit quietly and pay attention. This article provides support for the technique of read-alouds especially describing how it enhances students learning. It also provides ways to find books, implementing the technique, and planning the activity for success. This technique common to elementary grades can be very useful and effective in middle school as well.