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Choral Reading helps to develop oral language development for all students, including students with identified reading deficiencies and those with characteristics of dyslexia. I provided each students a copy of the text so that they can follow along. I read the passage aloud and I modeled fluent reading for the students. I then asked them to use a finger to follow along with the text as they read. We reread the passage and I had all students read the passage aloud in unison.  

Choral reading allows students to practice reading with appropriate pacing, accuracy, and expression. By reading in unison with peers or a teacher, students hear correct pronunciation and rhythm, reinforcing fluent reading. Listening to and reading words simultaneously strengthens phonemic awareness, which is crucial for students with dyslexia. Students with reading difficulties often experience anxiety when reading aloud. Choral reading reduces pressure because they are reading as part of a group rather than being singled out. Exposure to new vocabulary within a meaningful context improves comprehension skills.