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Tutoring Strategy - “The Read Aloud”
Do you sometimes think about skipping the read aloud? This is a common dilemma when it is taking your student too long to decide upon a book. Or it might not seem as important because the student is just sitting there listening and not actively engaged.
It is very important to read aloud to your student at the beginning of each session, so he/she can hear a fluent reader. In addition, this is your opportunity to show your student the magic and wonder hidden in a book. When a child hears a great story that you have read to them from a great book, the child learns that books hold great treasure and will have a greater desire to read.
If your student is spending too long choosing a book, you can select three of your favorite books before the session starts. Then, you can briefly introduce the books and ask your student to pick from one of your choices.
Once you have selected a book, here are some ideas to keep the student engaged during the read aloud:
- Hold the book in front of the student so the student can follow along and look at any pictures.
- Have the student turn the pages when you get to the end of a page.
- Ask questions to be sure the child is comprehending the story.
- Think aloud while reading.For example, If you make a mistake while reading, verbalize the fact that you made a mistake, and tell him/her that you need to go back and re-read.
- Read with expression. If you feel exceptionally confident, read using different voices for different characters.
- Read slowly.
- At the end of the read aloud, have the student articulate a one sentence summary of what happened, and you can write it on a post-it note. This is especially helpful if your child has two different tutors.
Good Luck!
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