New Hampshire Foundations of Reading Practice Test

What is the primary benefit of Read-Alouds in a classroom setting?

1. To allow teachers to provide quiet time for students

2. To demonstrate reading strategies through modeling

3. To assess students' reading comprehension

4. To encourage independent reading habits

The correct answer is: To demonstrate reading strategies through modeling

The primary benefit of Read-Alouds in a classroom setting lies in their ability to demonstrate reading strategies through modeling. When teachers read aloud, they can showcase various skills such as intonation, expression, and phrasing, which are crucial for developing fluency and comprehension in students. Additionally, teachers have the opportunity to model how to engage with a text critically, such as making predictions, asking questions, and summarizing information. This not only helps students understand how to approach reading but also makes them aware of different strategies they can use when they read independently. While quiet time, assessing comprehension, or encouraging independent reading habits are important aspects of literacy education, they do not capture the primary pedagogical purpose of Read-Alouds, which focuses on modeling effective reading practices and engaging students with texts in a meaningful way.