ORAL READING
EVALUATION
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READ ACCURATELY: |
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| Pronunciation: Recognize words before you say them. Say words correctly. | |||
| Articulation: Use your jaw, tongue, and lips to pronounce all sounds clearly. | |||
| Audibility: To be easily heard, you need a forceful, controlled stream of breath. Breathe from the diaphragm through a relaxed, open throat. Resonate the throat. | |||
READ WITH EXPRESSION: |
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| Pitch: Vary your pitch, high or low, to express meaning and emotion. Example: high = excited, low = calm. Change your voice to fit the characters. | |||
| Rate: Vary your speed, faster or slower, to express meaning and emotion. Example: fast = suspenseful; slow = sad or mysterious. | |||
| Force: Vary your volume or energy, louder or softer, to express meaning and emotion. Emphasize important words. | |||
| Flow: Group words logically, and pause in the right places. Think ahead before you speak. | |||