Check Point #1 - Choral Reading - increase self confidence in reading, and improve understanding and comprehension

What exactly happened in class with my students?
Students were:
- reading one to one word
- their comprehension / understanding of the text they read was very minimal / limited
- most are not able to transfer their knowledge - able to read words as they appear on their own but not able to identify them as they appear in texts.

How did I do Choral Reading in class?
- small group everyday for about 10 minutes before guided reading
- teacher reads the text first - chn points their finger on words while teacher reads
- teacher and chn read together 
- discuss the meaning of the book by referring back to what they read

Critique (Pros & Con)
- avoid giving the child a sentence or passage to read out loud on his own without having a practice before because it might put him off 
- provide another voice reading the same text - helps children to confirm the pronounciation of words and experienced listening to a different voice and a different pace of reading

Final Thought
- Chroal reading gives an opportunity to practice and receive support before reading on their own
- Students improve the ability to read sight-words
- Teacher provides a model as children listne

Next Steps
Do choral reading with other groups, too.