The teacher has selected a favorite text, and one that is rich in language. This teacher reads different versions of the same story throughout the year.

Notice the teacher's:

• Use of inflection and intonation as she engages the students in the story,
• Frequent pauses - to monitor the students' comprehension by
  • addressing vocabulary,
  • asking questions, and
  • encouraging students to make predictions.

A full level of support is provided for students. Children have opportunities to respond to:

• Pictures
• Meaning
• Language, and
• Teacher's questions.

Students may join in the reading during the Read Aloud, but usually there is not a focus on print concepts.

If a teacher chose to focus on the features of print, shared reading would be more appropriate.