So... we use Mud Walk to teach expression and it takes about a week. Do you have this book? Maybe it's in your guided reading library (level H). This book has everything you need to show examples of great expression (exclamation points, question marks, bolded words, quotation marks, etc.). I go through the book at read it with great expression and then I read it like a robot. I tell my student we don't want to sound boring like robots and then I start with the first concept.
Over 5 days, we go through how to read:
*a period
*an exclamation point
*a question mark
*a comma
*quotation marks
*bolded words
Luckily, I have a step-by-step list for you {5 day lesson}.... here's an example of what you can download for free! :)
I use the posters from my Punctuation Perfection {freebie} to show each punctuation mark. I also use highlighter tape to highlight each part.
Example of one of the posters:
8 comments:
Such a great idea! Some kids need a lot of extra practice with their expression and this is a fun and engaging activity!
Cassie
Create-abilities
Thank you so much for the freebies! These are perfect! :)
Teacher at Heart
Teachers Pay Teachers
I am constantly trying to get my kids to read with expression. Some of them get it and I just love to hear them read and get into it. This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Gina
Third Grade Tidbits
Teaching kids how to read with expression is not an easy task. Thank you for sharing this!
~Angela
Gig ‘Em Teacher
You are so sweet to share your fabulous resources. Can't wait to hit print.
Love how you broke the lesson down! Thank you!!!
This is awesome! You are kind to share! This will open new doors for us!
Thanks for the great lesson idea! I have been using your freebies since last year and they are great :)
Elyse
Proud to be Primary
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