"On another note about this thread, I can't say I totally agree, only because who is to decide what it means to be "good at" reading a book aloud? At what point does "bad at" become "good at"? -Renée"
When you realize that reading aloud isn't the same as reading dramatically aloud. How many teachers are trained in reader's theater? How many had drama classes in school? One of the reasons I used to hate books on tape was because they just hired anyone to read....and not everyone knows how to read dramatically. It takes a true talent to make a story come alive (that's why I never listen to a book on tape if the author reads the book. They know how to write, but they aren't actors). Some people like Dick Hill and Frank Mueller only do recorded books because they ARE THAT GOOD! There are many storytelling festivals around the country. Go to one and see how Storytellers perform their craft. Read a book or two on how to tell stories. Practice. It's great for fluency! BUT DON'T BE SELF CONSCIOUS....many readers feel uncomfortable acting out or playing pretend. Don't. Watch a little kid read a book out loud and you'll see exactly how to do it.... "At what point does 'bad at' become 'good'? When you aren't just reading a book, but experiencing the book. Think about what affect the book is supposed to have. If it's a sad selection, are you expressing the sadness? If it's a funny selection, are you expressing the humor? Set your purpose for reading and then read to achieve that affect. If it achieves that affect.....you've achieved "good" Bill . _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
