shared reading

Reading aloud together

Shared reading is an educational practice where an adult reads aloud with children, making the text visible so learners can follow along.

The adult models fluent reading while children participate by chiming in on repeated phrases or familiar words.

Common in early literacy instruction: During shared reading, the teacher pointed to each word as the class read together.

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social configuration

shared readingindependent reading

Unassisted book engagement

silent reading

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G