Pre-K Essential 3, bullets 2&3: Interactive Read-Alouds and Vocabulary Development

The following video provides an example of how to offer child-friendly definitions for new vocabulary during a read-aloud session. This resource demonstrates how to use interactive read-alouds with a focus on comprehension and vocabulary to support students’ literacy development. The resource is associated with the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators’ document Essential Practices in Early Literacy: Instructional Practices.