How to use shared reading

Introduce the story by discussing the title, cover and author/illustrator.

Ask children to make predictions regarding what they think the story might be about.

Read the story aloud to the students using appropriate in ection and tone. Pause and ask the students to make predictions.

Ask brief questions to determine students’ comprehension level. Conclude the reading by reserving time for reactions and comments.

Ask questions about the story and relate the story to the students’ similar experiences. Ask the children to retell the story in their own words. Re-read the story and/or allow time for independent reading.

Conduct follow-up activities such as making crafts, drawings related to the story.