Set up beginning readers into choral reading groups to aid with fluency. Scholars each have a copy of the text, and one begins reading as the rest of the group choral reads along. They each take a turn being the first reader, allowing for peer guidance and support.

Concepts

choral reading, intonation, reading connected text, reading fluency

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Additional Tags

choral reading, expression, fluency, intonation, connected text, phrasing, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create reading groups homogenous; use books or passages targeted for their skill level

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a text or reading passage

Pros

• It can be used with any book or reading passage

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.K.4 RF.1.4.b