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The Initial Stages of
Teaching Expressive
Reading to Young Learners
N. Abduvaliyeva
Associate Professor of FarDU, Uzbekistan
U. Abduvokhidova
Master's student of FarDU, Uzbekistan
Abstract:
This article discusses the importance of
expressive reading in preschool and primary education,
its components, and methods of development. It
analyzes the attention given to preschool and primary
education, the directions for improving educational
quality, and methods for shaping speech and reading
culture in children. The role of elements such as
intonation, stress, tempo, and pauses in the process of
expressive reading is explained, and effective exercises
and teaching methods aimed at developing it are
presented. This work serves as a valuable
methodological guide for educational institutions,
containing important information for teachers and
researchers.
Keywords:
Expressive reading, preschool education,
primary education, reading methodology, speech
culture, educational quality, pedagogical innovations,
intonation, stress, pause, tempo, students’ skills
.
Introduction:
The future of our developing new
Uzbekistan undoubtedly lies in the hands of our youth.
In order to be in line with the times and to be among the
developed countries
, we must have a solid “foundation”
from the very beginning. The “foundation” is our
preschool and school education system.
Preschool and primary education are crucial stages that
determine the future of any society. It is precisely during
these stages that children acquire fundamental
knowledge and skills, and their thinking, speech, and
social and emotional development begin. In recent
years, the attention paid by the state and society to
these stages of education has significantly increased.
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“We consider preschool education, school education,
higher and secondary specialized education systems,
as well as scientific and cultural institutions, to be the
four interconnected links of the future Renaissance.
We regard kindergarten teachers, school teachers,
professors, and intellectuals as the four supporting
pillars of the new Renaissance era. I believe that, dear
parents, you will undoubtedly support this initiative
and become the fifth link and the fifth pillar of the new
Renaissance. And this will become the most reliable
pillar in our spiritual and educational life,” it was
stated.
The attention given to preschool and primary
education is increasing year by year. Reforms
implemented by the state aim to improve the quality
of education, introduce innovative methods, enhance
teachers' qualifications, and focus on early childhood
development. In modern education, individual
approaches, interactive methods, and technological
innovations hold significant importance. Therefore,
the development of preschool and primary education
lays the foundation for a knowledgeable, creative, and
competitive future generation.
Expressive reading is a process of reading in a lively
manner by using voice tone, tempo, pauses, and stress
to enhance the emotional and meaningful impact of
the text. It is not only mastering reading techniques but
also the art of understanding the text and conveying it
to the listener. Expressive reading has a significant
impact on children’s speech development. It helps
them better understand the text, shapes their
pronunciation and speech culture, increases their self-
confidence,
and
develops
creative
thinking.
Additionally, it influences the emotional richness of
speech.
The initial stages of teaching expressive reading to
young learners are based on developing their speech,
pronunciation, sound differentiation abilities, and
understanding of words. This process involves two
main stages: preschool education and primary school
teaching.
1. Preparations for Expressive Reading in Preschool
Education
In preschool educational institutions (kindergartens),
the following skills are developed for expressive
reading:
•
First, oral speech and listening abilities are
developed. Speech development exercises are
conducted. Children memorize and recite poems and
fairy tales.
•
In the next stage, children learn to pronounce
sounds clearly and focus on phonetic accuracy. Sound
differentiation and discrimination exercises also play an
essential role in this. For example, children are given
tasks to distinguish words that start with the same
sound.
1.2. Expanding Vocabulary
Various methods are used to expand children’s
vocabulary, such as using pictures to increase their word
stock, creating conversations and stories based on new
concepts, and engaging in simplified question-and-
answer exercises. Additionally, exercises on rhythm and
intonation (expressively reciting poems, songs, and
chants), repeating and dramatizing dialogues (through
role-playing), learning the alphabet (starting with capital
letters), linking letters with sounds (e.g., teaching the
sound of the letter "A"), and dividing words into
syllables and pronouncing them sound by sound also
ease the process of teaching expressive reading to
preschool children.
2. Teaching Expressive Reading in Primary Schools
In primary school (grades 1
–
4), the following stages of
expressive reading are present:
2.1. Initial Stage (Grade 1)
In grade 1, students strengthen the connection between
the letters and sounds learned in kindergarten. They
move from reading syllables to reading continuous text
by practicing simplified texts. To develop their listening
comprehension, students are required to listen to the
teacher’s expressive reading and follow along. Attention
is also given to correct pronunciation.
2.2.
Developing
Expressive
Reading
and
Comprehension (Grade 2)
By grade 2, students can easily understand the meaning
of texts. They learn to read poems and stories
expressively, managing volume, speed, and intonation.
They engage in question-and-answer sessions based on
the texts they read.
2.3. Analytical Reading (Grades 3-4)
In grades 3-4, students form questions and answers
based on the texts they read, analyze the characteristics
of characters, read expressively and dramatize the text
(through role-play), and improve reading techniques
such as speed, accurate pronunciation, and intonation.
Moreover, “In the context of collaboration pedagogy,
models for improving the mechanisms of preparing
students for social life are being implemented in
practice.” Preparing students for social life, developing
their emotional, psychological, and physical abilities
through collaborative activities, and enhancing the
coordination of mutual actions among individuals are
becoming the focus of systematic work.
As evidenced by the above statements, we believe that
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teaching expressive reading to children should not be
solely assigned to preschool educators or primary
school teachers. It is advisable for parents to
collaborate with educational institutions and work
with their children at home after school. Students may
not always fully understand something or may not be
able to ask their teacher. In such situations, when
parents assist their children with learning at home,
they also have the opportunity to clarify and gain a
deeper understanding of the material.
Tools Used in Teaching Expressive Reading
•
Audiobooks: Children listen to professionally
read texts by actors or teachers to learn expressive
reading.
•
Cartoons and performances: Learning through
observing how text and voice match.
•
Play-based methods: Reading in theatrical
forms, storytelling, and role-playing make learning
expressive reading more enjoyable.
Exercises for Developing Expressive Reading
1.
"Fast and Fluent Reading" Exercise
–
Students
try to read a text expressively within a certain time
frame.
2.
"Changing Voice Volume" Exercise
–
Reading
different sentences with varying voice volume.
3.
"Emphasizing Key Words" Exercise
–
Increasing
expressiveness by stressing important words.
4.
"Driven Dialogue" Exercise
–
Students read a
conversation between two or more people and express
the emotions of each character.
5.
"Describing a Text with Voice" Exercise
–
Practicing how emotions like excitement, happiness, or
fear can be expressed with voice.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, teaching expressive reading to young
learners begins with developing their speech abilities.
In preschool education, the focus is on developing
speech, sound differentiation, and listening skills. In
primary grades, the emphasis shifts to comprehension,
expressive reading, improving speed, and enhancing
verbal expression. Gradually, students become
proficient in independent and expressive reading.
Expressive reading not only improves students' reading
literacy but also develops their communication skills.
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