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S6 E4 - Should We Bring Back the Read-Aloud?
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In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for reintroducing regular read-alouds in upper primary classrooms, which have largely disappeared amid the focus on explicit, systematic instruction. She explores how interactive read-alouds build oral language foundations that support reading fluency through developing students' "language prediction engine"—the ability to anticipate what words come next based on vocabulary and syntax knowledge.
Drawing on research showing that interactive read-alouds with vocabulary elaboration significantly improve student vocabulary and comprehension, Jocelyn provides practical strategies for strategic text selection, meaningful interaction, and curriculum integration while maintaining the joy and engagement that fosters lifelong reading habits.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to the lost classroom practice (00:00:00)
2. Why read alouds support reading development (00:03:36)
3. Research on vocabulary and language patterns (00:05:47)
4. Interactive read aloud strategies (00:08:17)
5. Building fluency and breaking negative cycles (00:11:32)
6. Balancing joy and instruction effectively (00:14:54)
7. Conclusion and next steps (00:18:13)
131 episodes
Manage episode 494096324 series 3421831
Has something in this episode resonated with you? Get in touch!
In this episode of the Structured Literacy podcast, Jocelyn argues for reintroducing regular read-alouds in upper primary classrooms, which have largely disappeared amid the focus on explicit, systematic instruction. She explores how interactive read-alouds build oral language foundations that support reading fluency through developing students' "language prediction engine"—the ability to anticipate what words come next based on vocabulary and syntax knowledge.
Drawing on research showing that interactive read-alouds with vocabulary elaboration significantly improve student vocabulary and comprehension, Jocelyn provides practical strategies for strategic text selection, meaningful interaction, and curriculum integration while maintaining the joy and engagement that fosters lifelong reading habits.
Quick Links
Jocelyn Seamer Education Homepage
The Resource Room
Youtube channel
Facebook Page
#jocelynseamereducation #literacy #bestpractice #earlyprimaryyears #primaryschool #primaryschools #primaryschoolteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearseducator #structuredliteracy #scienceofreading #classroom #learning #learningisfun #studentsuccess #studentsupport #teacherlife #theresourceroom #theevergreenteacher #upperprimary #upperprimaryteacher #thestructuredliteracypodcast #phoneme #grapheme #phonics #syntheticphonics
Chapters
1. Introduction to the lost classroom practice (00:00:00)
2. Why read alouds support reading development (00:03:36)
3. Research on vocabulary and language patterns (00:05:47)
4. Interactive read aloud strategies (00:08:17)
5. Building fluency and breaking negative cycles (00:11:32)
6. Balancing joy and instruction effectively (00:14:54)
7. Conclusion and next steps (00:18:13)
131 episodes
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