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Chorus Reading

What is Choral Reading?

Choral reading is simply reading in unison under

the direction of a leader.
Choral speaking offers genuine opportunity for
problem solving as each group works out its
own presentation.
It has three major purposes:

Learning

Performance

Enjoyment

Types of Choral Reading

Refrain is one of the most common forms of
choral speaking. One person reads the narrative
portion of the text while the rest of the class
joins in the refrain.
Unison calls for the whole group to read the
material together. Additional sound effects might
be incorporated.
Antiphon calls for the class to be divided
into two or more groups, with each group being
responsible for a certain part of the selection.

Cumulative choral reading or speaking refers

to a method where groups of voices or
individual voices are added to or subtracted
from the choral reading, depending on the
message or the meaning communicated by the
selection.
Solo Lines is a type of choral reading where
individuals read specific lines in appropriate
places throughout the group activity.
Line Around is more solo work where each
line is taken by a different person in the group

Benefits of Chorus
Reading

Because it is a group activity, it provides for co- operation

and directs all students toward a common goal.
It can be successful regardless of class size or grade
level, and is useful in multi-grade classrooms.
As students are not speaking alone, they may feel less
conspicuous or intimidated, and this offers greater
opportunities for those who are shy or withdrawn to
speak.
It provides for speech improvement in pitch, tone,
volume, rate, diction, enunciation, and clear
interpretation of selections.

Arrangements
Echo reading: The leader reads each line, the
group then repeats the line just read.
Leader and chorus reading: The leader reads
the main part of the poem, and the group reads
the refrain or chorus in unison.
Small group reading: The class divides into
two or more groups and each group reads one
part of the poem.
Cumulative reading: One student or group
reads the first line and then another
student/group joins in as each line is read.

How to Use Chorus Reading

Choose a book or passage that works well for

reading aloud as a group:
patterned or predictable (for beginning readers)
not too long; and
is at the independent reading level of most
students
Provide each student a copy of the text so they
may follow along. (Note: You may wish to use an
overhead projector or place students at a
computer monitor with the text on the screen)
Read the passage or story aloud and model fluent
reading for the students.

Ask the students to use a marker or finger to

follow along with the text as they read.
Reread the passage and have all students in the
group read the story or passage aloud in unison.

How Chorus Reading Can Foster Fluency in

Struggling Readers

Chorus reading provides support for students who

may ordinarily feel self-conscious or nervous
about reading aloud in class.
Chorus reading may provide the support
necessary to encourage struggling readers to take
risks and build their confidence

Choosing Texts for Chorus Reading

Almost any text can be read chorally. Shorter
texts with rhythm and distinct parts often work
best. Using community texts can help build school
spirit, classroom community, or civic
consciousness.

Thank You