Reading aloud is an important modeling tool for teaching non-readers how good readers read. When it comes to reading dialogue, you may want to avoid reading different voices if the character is a different gender or race than you as it could be seen as mocking, stereotypical, or insensitive.
So does that mean it you can't differentiate between voices? Of course not.
One trick is the direction in which you read. For instance, I was just reading today the dialogue between Christopher and Mrs. Alexander in the park in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. When Christopher spoke, I looked to the left. When Mrs. Alexander spoke, I looked to the right side of the classroom. When neither of them spoke, I aimed my voice right down the middle of the class. It is a nifty trick for giving a difference between voices and I do not have to point out that I am doing that with the kids.
It's a small thing with big results.
If you have any reading aloud tips, please share them int he comments!
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