READING ALOUD CONTEST

READING FOR PLEASURE

Reading aloud is a good tool to make easy text comprehension and to develop oral skills. Listening to a text through an expressive voice is enjoyable. Listening to a good story is a pleasure. It makes reading more attractive and transmits good feelings... It teaches us to listen. Reading starts through listening. Children need books and stories, but also they need, mums, fathers, brothers, sisters, and friends to explain stories to them. When you listen to others telling the stories you get more motivated to read yourself.

ASPECTS TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN CHOOSING A READER.

Vocalisation

Comunication

Interpretation

Rhythm and pace

Pronunciation

Intonation

SCHEDULE

JANUARY

a) At the beginning of the second term, we will present to grades 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th the reading competition, encouraging the students to participate. The school has to choose one representant from each level.

It’s important to show the previous competitions, for children to follow the model. That’s why a teacher will show the vídeo in the classroom.

b) Inscription of candidates. The teacher will give to the students who decide to participate some stories from previous editions. The children can practice at home and during the reading time at school.

FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY

Semifinals: Students will read aloud in front of the class, and other groups. We will choose the three best readers from each class.

We will give to these students other stories which they will have to prepare.

SECOND WEEK OF FEBRUARY

Final: The chosen readers will read the text in front of the class and other groups. Also in front of three teachers from the jury.

The winner will be the representative of our school. Ten days before the competition, we will receive the 12 texts that they will have to read during the competition.