Warning: reading your paper aloud may cause bystanders to think you're talking to yourself. However, as the 14th installment of 24 in the Writing the Paper series from UNC explains, it is one of the best strategies for revision. Through the handout, writers discover the importance of reading aloud, as well as strategies to make the process more effective.

Concepts

reading aloud, revising writing, revision, peer editing, the writing process

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Model reading aloud to the class and use funny voices to make the process more fun
• Conduct a speed dating exercise where learners spend one to two minutes reading aloud sections of the paper and getting feedback

Classroom Considerations

• The handout mentions using text-to-speech software, such as the built-in feature in Microsoft Word

Pros

• Includes a bulleted list to follow while reading aloud
• Shares the why behind the concept to help it appear more relevant

Cons

• The beginning of the handout is text heavy, and readers may lose interest

Common Core

W.9-10.5 W.11-12.5