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Listening and Reading Aloud

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Lesson Plan

Listening and Reading Aloud

Reading fluency

In this lesson, students will improve their reading fluency by engaging in a read-aloud session. They will watch the video 'Why is Listening Important?' to understand the importance of listening and then practice reading aloud in pairs. This lesson will enhance their reading fluency and listening skills, which are crucial for overall literacy development.

Audience

2nd Grade Reading

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Reading fluency

Materials

Video: 'Why is Listening Important?', Discussion Guide, and Read-Aloud Passages Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  1. Briefly introduce the lesson objective: improving reading fluency.
  2. Explain the importance of listening while reading aloud.
  3. Show the video Why is Listening Important? to the students.

Step 2

Group Discussion

5 minutes

  1. After watching the video, engage the students in a discussion about the main points.
  2. Use the discussion guide to ask questions about the importance of listening and how it affects understanding and communication.
  3. Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Read-Aloud Activity

15 minutes

  1. Pair up students for the read-aloud activity.
  2. Provide each pair with a Read-Aloud Passages Worksheet.
  3. Explain that each student will take turns reading and listening.
  4. Encourage students to focus on their expression and fluency while reading.
  5. Circulate the classroom, offering guidance and support as needed.

Step 4

Conclusion

5 minutes

  1. Gather the class and ask pairs to share their experiences.
  2. Discuss the importance of practice in becoming a fluent reader.
  3. Encourage students to practice reading aloud at home with family members.
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Discussion

Importance of Listening

Students will discuss the key points from the video and explore why listening is important for understanding and communication.

Why is listening important in the classroom?

Encourage students to mention that listening helps them understand instructions and information better.







How did Ryan feel when others didn’t listen to him in the video?

Guide students to recall the scenes where Ryan feels frustrated and ignored, emphasizing the impact on his emotions.







How can being a good listener help us become better readers?

Highlight that listening improves comprehension and can help with understanding the tone and expression in reading.







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Worksheet

Read-Aloud Passages

This worksheet contains short passages for students to practice reading aloud, focusing on expression and fluency.

Read this passage aloud: 'The cat sat on the mat and watched the mouse run by.'








Read this passage with expression: 'Wow! Look at that big red balloon floating in the sky!'








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