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Emerging Literacy: Linking Social Competence to Learning
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The Magic World of Reading: Opening Doors for Children
Handout 15: Checklist for Reading Aloud to Preschoolers
Choosing a Book to Read
- I choose books that:
—I like to read
—Support and build on children's current interests and experiences
—Are related to concepts children are exploring
—Introduce new ideas and concepts
—Have pictures the children can see
—Are slightly above the children's current vocabulary level
—Represent a variety of styles such as poetry, folk tales, informational, and others - I invite children to choose the books they would like me to read.
- I repeat familiar, well-loved books often.
Getting to Know the Book
- I examine the illustrations to find information and clues in the pictures.
- I read the story to myself.
- I plan ways to vary my voice (tone, volume, pauses) to fit the plot and characters.
- I collect the props--dress-up clothes, puppets, animals, chalkboard, flannel board--that I will use to enhance the children's enjoyment of the story.
Setting the Stage for Success
- I read to no more than ten preschoolers at one time.
- I help the children get ready to listen.
- I do something to capture the children's interest (for example, I wear silly glasses or a story hat).
- I make sure that the children are comfortable and that I am comfortable.
- I make sure that everyone is sitting where he or she can see the book.
Before Starting the Story
- I introduce the author and/or illustrator and read the title aloud.
- I remind the children of other books we have read by the same author and/or illustrator.
- I show the children the cover and point out details in the illustration.
- I talk about what kind of book it is--nonfiction, fiction, folk tale, realistic.
- I describe where and when the story takes place.
- I introduce the setting and the main characters.
- I suggest things to look and listen for while paying attention to the story.
- I show the children a few pages and ask, What do you think will happen in this book?
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