1st Grade Reading & Language Arts — Reading with Purpose — Phonics and Comprehension
Students will practice reading aloud with fluency, expression, and confidence.
Reading aloud means saying the words so others can hear them. In Bible times, people read Scripture out loud so everyone could learn God's Word.
When we read aloud, we should read smoothly, not too fast and not too slow. We should also use expression — making our voice sound happy, sad, or excited to match the words.
Punctuation marks help us know how to read. A period (.) means stop. A question mark (?) means your voice goes up. An exclamation point (!) means you are excited or surprised.
Practice reading Psalm 23:1-3 aloud. First read it slowly to learn the words. Then read it again with expression. Finally, read it to a partner or family member. Try to read smoothly and clearly.