Lesson Title: Reading Aloud with Expression

Learning Intention: To learn how to read aloud with expression and make our reading sound interesting.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to identify the importance of reading with expression. 2. Students will be able to practice reading aloud with different tones and emotions. 3. Students will be able to apply their new knowledge by reading a passage with expression.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of reading with expression. Explain to the students that reading with expression can make the story more engaging and interesting for the listener.

Main Part of the Lesson: 1. Share examples of reading passages with different tones and emotions. 2. Discuss with the students how changing the tone and emotion of our reading can impact the story. 3. Have students practice reading aloud with different tones and emotions in pairs. 4. Provide time for students to read a passage individually with expression.

Plenary: Gather the students together and have a few volunteers read their passage aloud with expression. Discuss as a class how the different tones and emotions added to the story.

Differentiation: - Provide visual aids for students who may struggle with understanding tone and emotion. - Pair students who may need extra support with those who are more confident in their reading abilities.

Assessment Strategies: - Observe students as they read aloud with expression and provide feedback. - Have students complete a self-assessment checklist on their reading with expression.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How did changing the tone of your reading impact the story? (Analyzing) 2. Can you think of a time when reading with expression made a story more interesting for you? (Evaluating)