It's no secret that reading in groups helps improve your understanding of the material. In fact, it can be a great way to learn while you socialize with peers and have fun! It has been shown that students who read aloud or listen to someone else read aloud score higher on comprehension tests than those who don't. Furthermore, students are more engaged when they're reading in groups- this means they're paying attention and absorbing what they're reading. Reading aloud also improves vocabulary skills as well as pronunciation skills for ESL learners.
Benefits of reading aloud or with peers:
-Students have a better understanding and comprehension when they read aloud. This is because their attention span increases, and thus helps them learn more. They're also taking risks that might not be as common in the classroom setting where there are no consequences for mistakes; thus making it easier to engage with what's being said or described.
-Group discussions about topics can help you form your own opinion on something, which will make it easier to determine how best to use certain information later down the road. It may even spark an interest for further exploration! Group reading brings people together who share similar interests so students don't feel like they're sitting alone at lunch eating by themselves every day.
-It's a great way to get more exposure for ESL learners. When they're in an environment where everyone else is reading, their English improves because others are asking questions and having discussions with them about the content being read aloud or described in assigned readings.
-There are numerous benefits associated to group reading that make this practice not only beneficial but also fun! It helps students improve on skills like comprehension as well as pronunciation. Reading together can even spark interests for future learning endeavors or encourage friendships between classmates.
Lastly, it should be noted that when you read out loud your brain processes information differently than if someone was just telling you what's happening in the text--you'll absorb new things by slowing down and trying to figure out some of the words on your own. It's also a way to make reading aloud more interactive and fun-you'll be able to share with the group what you've learned or disliked about certain passages, which can then lead into deeper discussions that involve everyone in the room!