PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 1 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE INTRODUCTION : By raising our students’ awareness of reading as a skill that requires active engagement and by teaching explicable reading strategies, we help our students to develop good pronunciation, articulation, rhythm, fluency and accuracy. GOALS : - good pronunciation - use of appropriate rhythm and stress to achieve well-paced, fluent reading - to build important literacy skills such as comprehension PROCESS : Select topics which are related to students’ interests and experiences or explore universal contemporary themes and issues. DURING READING : • read with a purpose in mind and give complete attention to the reading task • create visual images • focus on unity and coherence, articulation, and good pronunciation • identify with and develop an understanding of the characters (story) AFTER READING : • reread important words when necessary • paraphrase and summarize major ideas • recognize how particular elements create moods or tones • seek additional information from other sources as needed or desired
READING ALOUD ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 2 Honorary Advisor : Bro. Surakit Srisrankulwong, Ph.D. Committee : Bro.Achin Tengtrakul, Ph.D. Bro.Bhuvarindhara Khemrachanon, M.A. Bro.Pathanant Chaiyara Bro.Siriroj Viriyasirimongkol, Ph.D. Board of Director Mrs.Krongjit Vanichawan, M.a. Mr.Avirut Wisetchart, M.A. Mrs.Chonticha Nuamphummarin, M.MOD. Mr.Khemmatat Nakpan, M.A. Ms.Yaowaluck Yoochareon, M.A. Editorial Team : Members of the Foreign Language Department Design & Layout : Mr. Wutichart Chatarupacheewin, M.FA. Mr. Sarayut Jorjaroenpanich Mr. Peerawit Arjloi Audio Recorders : Mr. Chart Peeratee Produced by : Saint Gabriel’s College BANGKOK, THAILAND Copyright @ 2024 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 3 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE CONTENTS 1. My pets 4 2. Making a friend 5 3. Dog 6 4. James 7 5. Christmas time 8 6. Bud in the Hut 9 7. I love my family 10 8. The forest 11 9. Play Outside 12 10. Recipe: Make ham cheese sandwich 13
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 4 1. My Pets I have got two pets in my house. They are very cute. My dog’s name is Coco. It is a poodle. It is white. It gets under my feet all the time. My cat’s name is Cosmo. It is a tabby. Its favourite food is fried fish. Sometimes they fight but most of the time they are good friends.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 5 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 2. Making a Friend My name is Gino. I am in Primary 1 room A. The girl who sits next to me in class is called Lily. Lily and I like to play soccer. She invited me to her house after school tomorrow. I will take my soccer ball with me. I think we will have a good time.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 6 3. Dog “A dog is a man’s best friend.” If you want to keep a dog as your pet, you must take care of it. You have to feed it when it is hungry and bathe it when it is dirty. A dog needs a lot of attention, so you must play with it and take it out for walks. It will love you and be loyal to you.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 7 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 4. James James lives in Australia. He is ten years old. He has got dark brown hair. He has got green eyes. His favorite food is sandwich. His favorite animal is a kangaroo. His favourite colour is blue. He goes to school at seven o’clock with his dad. He likes Science but he doesn’t like Mathematics.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 8 5. Christmas Time It is Christmas. Harry’s mother gives Harry a toy. The toy is in the box. Harry takes off the lid. He sees the toy. It is a car. The car is blue. Harry likes the gift. He hugs and kisses his mother. His mother smiles.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 9 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 6. Bud in the Hut Bud is a boy. He lives in a hut. Every day he hears the hum of the bird. He listens to it as he chews his gum. Bud and Rum are having fun. In the hut, they hum and hum. Bud gets a rug and puts it on the floor. Bud and Rum hum and hum.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 10 7. I love My Family I love my family. They always take care of me. My mother loves to cook delicious food. I help her prepare the meal. My father works for the family. He helps mother too with the dishes and the laundry. We help each other in everything. We are a happy and loving family. My brothers and sisters are also nice to me.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 11 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 8. The Forest Grace likes to go to the forest. She can wear T-shirt and jeans. She likes to go with her father and brother. They can do a lot of fun things. They like to build a tent and campfire. They pick up branches on the ground. They have a good time in the forest.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 12 9. Play Outside On Sunday, the children are playing outside in the playground. They are playing swings, and sand and going down the slide. It’s good to play outside. You can receive Vitamin D that comes from the sun. Vitamin D is important for your bones but remember to use sun cream when you are in the sun.
PRIMARY 1 READING ALOUD 13 ST. GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 10. Recipe: Make Ham Cheese Sandwich First, put ham on the bread. Then, place sliced tomatoes on top of the ham. Next, put cheese on top of the sliced tomatoes. Last, place another slice of bread on top.
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Reading aloud has proved its importance as an essential component of our curriculum and education; hence, we need to find ways to promote and enhance it at all levels. Reading aloud is a vital aspect of key competencies and contributes to the personal and social well - being of our students. The importance of reading aloud can’t be underestimated. The more our students practice, the better they become fluent, exquisite readers. SAINT GABRIEL’S COLLEGE 565 Samsen Rd., Dusit, Bangkok 10300. THAILAND Tel. 0-2243-7002, 0-2243-2153, 0-2243-0065 Fax: 0-2243-2150 http://www.sg.ac.th