Episode 313: Say Goodbye to Popcorn Reading: 4 Engaging Read Aloud Strategies (You’ll Love the Last One!)

In this episode, Jessica and Megan tackle the challenge of helping middle school students strengthen their reading fluency. Although students begin building these skills in elementary school, the complexity of middle school texts often requires extra support. Tune in as they share three powerful methods—choral reading, echo reading, and paired reading—plus a creative twist for making individual read-alouds engaging and low-pressure. It’s a must-listen for any teacher eager to enhance fluency, deepen comprehension, and boost student confidence in reading!

After listening, you'll have some simple, practical fluency practice strategies that you can start implementing today, with any classroom text your students are reading!