What Does Choral Reading Look Like?
• Tell students to turn to the correct page. • Explain, “Today, we will be choral reading the story we read yesterday. Choral reading is when we read the story as a group out loud. As I read and you read aloud with me, I want you to imitate the way I read the sentences. Make sure you pause at the end of sentences, and put some life into your voice! Also, remember to speak loud enough so your voice can be heard, but not too loud as if you were screaming.” Pause here and answer any questions. • Explain, “Before we begin, we are going to practice. Read along with me.” Make sure all students read the first page or few sentences of the story with the students. Scan the room to see if any students are not following along or just mumbling. Practice reading with the students until the reading is clear and fluent and make sure all students are reading along with you. • Begin the story again with the students and read it chorally. Be sure to pause for comprehension checks and questions about mea
