Comments on: Reading Aloud http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/2006/05/16/reading-aloud/ Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:24:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: elementaryhistoryteacher http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/2006/05/16/reading-aloud/#comment-1144 elementaryhistoryteacher Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:11:30 +0000 http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/?p=180#comment-1144 I adore reading aloud to my students. I try to read current works of literature, classics like Moby Dick, and old favorites of mine like Henry and Ribsey. It is absolutely my most favorite time of the day because I know I have them all in the palm of my hand. I loved reading to my kids when they were little...parents are missing out on great times when they opt out. I adore reading aloud to my students. I try to read current works of literature, classics like Moby Dick, and old favorites of mine like Henry and Ribsey. It is absolutely my most favorite time of the day because I know I have them all in the palm of my hand. I loved reading to my kids when they were little…parents are missing out on great times when they opt out.

]]> By: Mike http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/2006/05/16/reading-aloud/#comment-1111 Mike Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:08:33 +0000 http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/?p=180#comment-1111 I read, frequently, to my high school English students. It tends to be very effective for several reasons. First, many remember the good times when their parents read to them. Second, they're non-readers, but accomplished listeners. Reading to them, introducing them to good works, can encourage them to read. Third, the results are surprising. I start with Tuesdays With Morrie. Even the most rambunctious boys sit absolutely quietly, listening intently, during my 10-15 minute chapters at the beginning of each class. If it appears that I'm not going to read, they all ask "are we gonna do Morrie today?" It's good stuff. I read, frequently, to my high school English students. It tends to be very effective for several reasons. First, many remember the good times when their parents read to them. Second, they’re non-readers, but accomplished listeners. Reading to them, introducing them to good works, can encourage them to read. Third, the results are surprising.

I start with Tuesdays With Morrie. Even the most rambunctious boys sit absolutely quietly, listening intently, during my 10-15 minute chapters at the beginning of each class. If it appears that I’m not going to read, they all ask “are we gonna do Morrie today?”

It’s good stuff.

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