Reading Theatre demo

This is an Electric Saturday demonstration.  Students read aloud  parts of a book to the parents. They  do this in small groups in front of all you parents as the audience. The reading material is given to them in school.  

This is a showcase of the amazing reading proficiency that the students are developing. Simply come and enjoy their performance - you don’t need to worry about preparing these students at home, for this event! 

Why are we having a READING THEATRE activity like this? 

• A way to involve students even more in reading aloud and motivate them. All children have to participate actively. No one can be passive with a story in their hand and a turn to read aloud.

• Students "perform" by reading stories aloud. They do so without costumes or props. Their expression and delivery is the main thing. So they have to read well. 

• Children are ‘tricked’ into a lot of re-reading, which is a key factor in developing fluency. Increased fluency = increased comprehension / understanding of what is being read. Greatly helps academics as they grow older! 

• Safe, known setting (classroom) and somewhat known audience (classmates + parents) so few jitters only! No risk for the students to fail on stage as no memorization is needed. A great way to start the public speaking journey! 

• Creates confidence and improves the self-image of students at such an early age! 

All this is to help them develop their reading skills in a better way. Why is reading important?

• Expands vocabulary and improves fluency 

• Improves comprehension and understanding

• Gives more information, builds confidence

• Helps with building a flow in thought process and remembering

• Helps with getting context quickly, making connections and predictions

• The stories and material help with later problem solving and decision making

• Helps to analyse, interpret and communicate better

• Helps to become an independent learner and future academic success