Interactive & Dialogic Reading
Recommended Practice: Engage preschool children in interactive reading and dialogic reading to improve language and literacy skills.
- Overview & Tools: Video overviews and professional development materials
- Learn What Works: Expert interviews about interactive reading and dialogic reading
- See How It Works: Videos and sample materials from schools
Interactive Reading: A PEER Sequence Planner
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > See How It Works
Use the worksheets to prepare an interactive reading lesson. Use the types of questions and prompts that help children engage in discussion. Multiple examples illustrate how to apply the techniques...
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Required Storybook List
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > See How It Works
This list includes storybooks that lend themselves to interactive reading strategies. Tempe's principal investigator explains how to select books for interactive reading in Selecting Books for...
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Starting Instructional Discussions Using a Visual Diagram
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
Coaches and mentors often look for a “starting place” to engage teachers in discussions about how to improve instruction. Here are tips for how to use the visual diagram about classroom practices...
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Learning Together About Interactive and Dialogic Reading
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
Set up a staff development meeting or series of training sessions to review the “Learn What Works” resources for Interactive and Dialogic Reading using these discussion questions. Related...
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Interactive and Dialogic Reading: Observing and Reflecting on Classroom Practice
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
This checklist can help teaching and coaching staff reflect on current practice and think about ways to improve the use of interactive and dialogic reading strategies. Coaches and mentors also can...
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Designing Coaching and Mentoring Programs
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
This self-review can be used by technical assistance or professional development providers to help preschool programs think about the key components necessary to establish effective coaching and...
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