10 Reasons to Read Aloud to Students
Student writers:
- Hear new words;
- Develop sentence sense and an ear for rhythm;
- Enjoy and compare diverse writing styles;
- Create common connections to ideas (as a class);
- Use reading as a springboard to discussion and writing;
- Gain new knowledge and understanding;
- Hear standard forms of English;
- Learn about a variety of writing genres;
- Feel things they've never felt before;
- Share a wonderful time with you and your favorite read-aloud books!
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