Video: Teacher Read Aloud: Essential components of an English/Literacy block

Starting the day with the Teacher Read Aloud is the best time for maximum engagement. Dr Kaye Lowe establishes the key role Teacher Read Aloud sessions makes in introducing students to the world of literature and promoting the love of a "good" book.

Dr Kaye Lowe is a respected literacy author and presenter and has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in literacy for more than 20 years. She is the author of PETAA books, Writing the Future and For the Love of Reading: Supporting struggling readers.

Key Messages

  1. First 10 minutes every day
  2. Opening-up the world of literature
  3. Chapter book
  4. Read with passion
  5. Promote the love of a 'good' book, series or authors