the scriptures out loud: optimizing oral reading of the scriptures
DESCRIPTION
This slidedeck accompanies a teaching training session on improving oral reading of the scriptures in gospel classrooms and in the home. The handout is available at http://bit.ly/scripturesoutloud. More information and resources are found at ldsteach.org.TRANSCRIPT
This
is your
job.
You set the
pace, the
flow, and
select the
pieces.
In Class Tips:
Best Practices
Make eye
contact.
Use silence.
Give “look-
for” tasks.
"Watch for how
so-and-so does…"
"How many different
ways do we see…"
"Watch for how
so-and-so does…"
"Count the
verbs/adjectives/
people/mistakes…"
“The key word is ____. How is that connected
to this verse?"
"As we read this verse, think
about how important it is to
an understanding of the
doctrine of _______."
Post the reading
citations AND the
page numbers.
Have these on hand
for people who
never bring them
forgot theirs.
Give ‘em an appetizer
This is a round robin.
They belong in trees,
not class.
Or you
get this.
In Class Tips:
Embrace the
Brain
Class, meet
Neuroscience. Neuroscience,
meet the Class.
Read no more
than 3 verses in
a row without
discussion.
Fewer if
they’re long.
Or you
get this.
Follow the 3-2-1 Rule
3 verses
2 questions
1 connection to topic
or prior learning
The goal is to create
micro-lessons.
“listen-for”
Give
me the
back
story.
How has it been
used at Conference?
Share a
different
perspective.
Bring out the emotion.
It’s okay to
bring a little
humor in. You
can laugh
gently and still
be reverent.
Encourage Memorizing
In Class Tips:
Strategies
emotion
experience
connection
Have you considered actually USING
the footnotes and maps?
There is a role for
silent reading.
Music invites the Spirit.
scripture chains
These are from the Redheaded Hostess – funny name for a great scripture study source!
THINK
PAIR
SHARE
Build bridges
over skipped
verses.
Listen to the commentaries.
Improving Oral
Reading Skills
Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto
you: not as the world
giveth, give I unto you.
Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto
you: not as the world
giveth, give I unto you.
Tab your
pronunciatio
n guide and
look up
words ahead
of time. Give
readers a
heads-up.
Young or
Struggling
Readers
Use a cereal
box to make
a bookmark
with a box
cut out for
reading.
Assign
reading
ahead of
time.
Give
scavenger
hunt tasks.
Bounce to teacher
every other verse.
Use a rebus or other pictures.
Lds.org; he Friend, 1995.
Use fun
marking
tools.
Because who doesn’t love
office supplies?
Chart progress.
And then
celebrate,
don’t reward.