Improving Vocabulary and Comprehension

through Read-Alouds

PROJECT ELITE READ ALOUD ROUTINEThe Meadows Center for Preventing Educational RiskThe University of Texas at Austin

Materials and Handouts

Storybook reading: Improving vocabulary and comprehension for English-language learners

Read Aloud Routine Videos

Observation form

Daily Cycle

Read-aloud book

Planning template

Weekly framework

Goals for This Session

I. Read article and discuss what storybook reading is and why we do it

II. View read-aloud routine in action and discuss lessons learned

III. Review the different components of the read-aloud routine daily cycle and weekly framework

IV. Plan and practice with read-aloud book

V. Discuss next steps

Article

Points to consider:

What are the key elements of an effective read-aloud?

Why incorporate a daily read-aloud routine?

What are the benefits of a read-aloud routine?

VideoUse the observation form as you watch video to write down key points

Discuss video at your tables and be ready to share

Video

Present, Model, Plan and Practice

Present and model elements of story read- aloud (Before Reading, During Reading, After Reading)

Use the Routine Practice and Planning Template and Daily Cycle Diagram to plan and organize. (chunk text, choose vocabulary, and create questions)

In groups, practice reading your story following Day 1 of the Read Aloud Weekly Framework.

Elements of story read-alouds

Elements of story read-alouds

Elements of story read-alouds

Planning template

Read Aloud Routine Cycle

Practice Time

Read Aloud Routine: Days 2-4

Teacher video

Observations and thoughts

Questions

Read Aloud Routine: Day 5

Next Steps

Plan read-alouds using core curriculum

Begin implementation next week

Observations will take place:

Week of October 7 for Gilbert

Week of October 14 for Creedmoor

Self-reflection with video—dates TBD

Refining practice PD sessions in future PLCs

Questions and Contact

Questions?

Contact:

Vanessa L. Cortez

vcortez@austin.utexas.edu

The University of Texas at Austin