Why is reading aloud to children important?
Reading aloud is important for several reasons. I am modeling reading fluently and with expression, showing how that helps make meaning. I make connections to the text and elicit connections from the students as we read. That demonstrates to the students what readers think about when they read. I model how to read for information when we read a nonfiction book together. And, of course, the easy part – I model that reading is just plain fun.
