Reading aloud
Texts between 200 and 300 words long from a mix of sources for practice at reading aloud. A mix of journalistic and 'formal' sources should provoke debate about writing for speaking.
I have made a pdf file with 14 practice readings copied from Web sources for use in a Need to Know lesson.
As part of the English Speaking Board qualification, students need to read a text aloud. This activity is designed to give students practice at reading aloud – how often do any of us read text aloud to see how it flows? – and to give each other feedback.
I will then increase the pressure a bit by asking the students to record their text using simple sound recorders. The resulting compilation will induce cringes no doubt, and will not be published here!
I have mixed journalistic writing with more academic or ‘reference’ sources. I’m guessing that students will find the news articles easier to read aloud than the more formal writing. This should prompt some discussion of the general idea of writing to read.
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bodmas.org, 27 September 2006