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newbem

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What are some of the benefits of reading aloud to students? Give at least five examples and discuss how they can be incorporated into a classroom.
 
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The more teachers can do in the elementary grades to develop social communication abilities, the better prepared children will be for their lives.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer: Reading aloud to students can be a very important factor for providing motivation for reading, building critical concepts about reading, and developing an understanding of literature. Reading aloud must be an intentional act in which the teacher considers his or her goals and objectives based on student assessment and curriculum standards. Some of the benefits of reading aloud include:
1. provides models of and builds interest in language
2. increases awareness of words and builds vocabulary
3. aids in the development of new insights and understandings
4. extends and layers existing knowledge and comprehension
5. has the potential to spark a love for reading and influence reading habits
6. provides a model of fluent reading and a demonstration of the act of reading
7. demonstrates the nature and purpose of reading
8. provides exposure to a range of topics, styles, and genres, and helps to develop a taste in reading selections
9. improves listening skills
10. aids in the development of imagery
11. offers multiple perspectives and broadens a listener's worldview
12. makes the rhythms of written language familiar
13. provides demonstrations of the various ways stories are developed

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newbem

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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