children's literature

What is the importance of reading to children in primary school?

In early childhood, even up to the end of primary, it is necessary to involve children in literature as this will help to form a sound basis for language, and reading for work and pleasure later on. There are many ways that children can become engaged in reading. One of these is reading to the whole class.

Benefits of reading to the class

Everyone in the class will have different reading abilities, some much lower than others.Reading to the class as a whole ensures that everyone is given a chance to enjoy a whole story together. There are connotations of the bedtime routine and feeling comfortable and secure when being read to. With an on going story children can become expectant and hold great anticipation in reading sessions. Their enjoyment may then transfer to their own reading and highlight genres they might enjoy in their own time.

handbook of reading research - Rebecca Barr, Michael L Kamil, Peter Mosenthal, P. David Pearson