The goal is for first-grade students to read with expressive and engaging voices. Students should focus on using voice modulation and emphasis to highlight important words and phrases in the text. Varying pitch, tone, and volume helps match the characters and events in the story. They should interpret and convey the emotions and feelings portrayed in the text through voice expression. By reading with appropriate emphasis on punctuation marks, students can guide their expression. Incorporating gestures, facial expressions, and body language further enhances their oral reading fluency and makes the reading more captivating.
Goals for Expression:
Goal 1: Use voice modulation and emphasis to highlight important words and phrases in the text.
Goal 2: Vary pitch, tone, and volume to match the characters and events in the story.
Goal 3: Interpret and convey the emotions and feelings portrayed in the text through voice expression.
Goal 4: Practice reading with appropriate emphasis on punctuation marks to guide expression.
Goal 5: Use intonation and rhythm to engage listeners and make the reading more engaging and enjoyable.
Read Aloud Book List:
"Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss
"The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson
"Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney
"Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaola
"The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt
"The Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munsch
"A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett
"Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes
"Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale" by Mo Willems
"Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!" by Mo Willems
"The Lorax" by Dr. Seuss
"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats
"The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn
"Dear Zoo" by Rod Campbell
"The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson
"Strega Nona's Magic Lessons" by Tomie dePaola
"The Little Red Riding Hood" by Brothers Grimm (adapted by Trina Schart Hyman)
"Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes
"Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes" by Eric Litwin