What You Need to Know

Build confidence reading aloud clearly, at a steady pace, and with expression.

Reading aloud means saying words out loud for others to hear

We read at a steady pace — not too fast or slow

Expression means changing our voice to match the story

We pause at full stops and commas

Key Vocabulary

spoken so others can hear

using your voice to show feelings and meaning

the speed at which you read

a short stop, usually at punctuation marks

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

Why do we pause when we see a full stop while reading aloud?

Because we forget the next word To breathe in deeply To signal the end of a sentence Because full stops are hard to read

Question 2

What does "expression" mean when reading aloud?

Reading every word the same way Reading as fast as possible Whispering quietly Using your voice to match the feeling of the text

Question 3

A classmate reads very fast and skips words. What advice would you give?

Slow down and point to each word Read even faster Close the book Read more quietly