Comprehension

Why Interactive Read Aloud?

Interactive read-alouds are the foundation of a literacy rich classroom. Typically, interactive read-alouds are completed in a whole group/mini lesson environment. The text is selected by the classroom teacher and is either on grade level or above grade level. Since students do not have to visually process the text, decode or attend to punctuation, they have the opportunity to give their full attention to engaging in texts. This allows for critical instructional skills such as inferring, predicting, rich discussion and oral comprehension. Every individual involved in an interactive read-aloud develops a fuller understanding while benefitting from the interpretations of others.

How does this look in my classroom?

Interactive Read Alouds are a fluid and crucial piece of a literacy centered classroom. They allow for strong engagement and all text sets are organized so students can make connections and participate in higher level thinking and questioning.