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Teachers can . . .
. . . realize the benefits of reading aloud to students of all grade levels and in all content areas.
. . . choose texts appropriate for learning goals, such as books, magazines, or online sources.
. . . preview texts before sharing with students to connect the read-aloud to specific content.
. . . build background for the read-aloud by introducing new vocabulary or front-loading abstract
ideas.
. . . communicate to students the purpose of the read-aloud and how it is connected to the content
area.
. . . engage students in conversations to extend the learning and enjoyment of the read-aloud,
such as: Let’s think about what we’ve learned; Did you wonder why….?

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