FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Which reading strategy is a teacher using when they read aloud to students?

1. Guided reading

2. Independent reading

3. Modeled reading

4. Shared reading

The correct answer is: Modeled reading

When a teacher reads aloud to students, they are using modeled reading as a strategy. Modeled reading involves the teacher demonstrating fluent reading skills, allowing students to hear the pronunciation, expression, and rhythm of the language. This approach helps students understand how to approach a text, recognize inflections in speech, and develop listening skills and comprehension. Through modeled reading, students are exposed to new vocabulary and can witness how a skilled reader engages with the text, which promotes a stronger understanding and love for reading. This strategy is particularly beneficial for younger students or those who are developing their reading abilities because it provides a clear example of effective reading practices. The other strategies, while valuable, serve different purposes. Guided reading focuses on small groups of students working with texts at their instructional level. Independent reading allows students to read on their own, fostering autonomy and personal choice in reading. Shared reading involves both the teacher and students reading a text together, typically with the teacher leading the way but not solely demonstrating reading as in modeled reading.