87 Choral Reading
Samantha D'Amico
Strategy Overview
- In choral reading, the teacher and students read short passages out loud and in unison.
- Why is this strategy effective? According to The BeanStack Team (2022), reciting the content out loud prior to solo reading “develops confidence, proficiency, and expertise in oral language skills.”
- Choral reading can be implemented in both small group or whole class settings.
- Prior to choral reading, the teacher reads the text and models appropriate fluency to students.
Strategy in Action
One example of how to use this strategy in the classroom is through the use of Big Books. The teacher displays the Big Book on an easel, and uses a pointer as she reads each word. First, she reads the book to students. Then, for the next reading of the book students join in and read in unison with their teacher. When the teacher feels that students are ready, students read in unison without teacher guidance.
Video Example
https://youtube.com/watch?v=o_-z8d0sRUA%3Fsi%3D5bFL0qQJj8gjSJbc
References
The Beanstack Team. (2022, September 8). What is choral reading?. Beanstack. https://www.beanstack.com/blog/what-is-choral-reading
