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Instructional Insights / Read-Alouds That Engage

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Read-alouds are a powerful tool to boost comprehension and critical thinking. Watch how two teachers (in 1st and 4th grade classrooms) enhance their read-alouds with purposeful questions, making them engaging and interactive. To learn more, read Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey's column, "A Better Way to Read Aloud," in the March 2025 issue of EL magazine.

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