TSLB3033 Principles and Practice in English Language Teaching - Shared reading

TEO WOON CHUN2 PISMP TESL/PM (SJKC)

Shared Reading

Pupils follow along as the teacher reads the selection aloud.

(Fisher & Medvic, 2000)

Concept

Re-creation of the natural ways that young children learn to speak and learn to read.

(Holdaway, 1979)

Concept (cont.)

A step between reading to

children and reading independently by children.

Concept (cont.)

What does shared reading involve?

What does shared reading involve? (cont.)

In Primary ESL classroom, we use…

• Choose the texts carefully

– Rich language

– Repetitive patterns (e.g. Boo…Boo…Boo!)

– A strong storyline

– High-quality illustrations

• Reread the big book several times

– Readers enjoy familiar stories.

– It may increase their control over the reading.

Teachers should…

1. Introduce (prior knowledge, read title & author)

2. Read (pointer/ruler, invite the students to join reading)

3. Discuss (talk about the story and their reactions)

4. Reread (teach them letter-sound relationships)

5. Repeat (pupils take turns turning pages)

Steps in a shared reading lesson

Interest See

Enthusiastic

Criteria for successful shared reading experiences (Holdaway, 1979)

Students

Teachers