every time I read aloud I get nervous and don't want to read anymore, butthe teacher says I have to.
2006-09-08 01:48:48 · 8 answers · asked by schoolgirl_09 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Its a problem which takes more of will power than technique. I mean by the way you've told, I think you know exactly how to read well. Your main problem is that you get nervous.
To get hold of your fear - take a paragraph from a book and read it slowly in non - verbally. Read it a few more times so that the sentences settle into your mind. Then read it aloud - slowly.
While reading it slowly, try to put in the expressions in your voice.
Then, after you are confident, read it again at normal pace.
Practice this several times. You'll notice a considerable improvement overtime.
Some other suggestions:
After some practice, you'll be able to read the next word earlier than you actually speak that aloud. Now since you'll already know the next word you will have less chances of saying it wrong. You may want to take a speed reading course for that too.
Another thing important in reading is expressions. You need to UNDERSTAND what you are reading. If you understand it properly, just engross yourself in it. The expressions will automatically come into your voice.
Best of luck!
2006-09-08 02:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by sa_cool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice talking in front of a mirror. Getting nervous results in talking too fast. Concentrate on talking slowly and clearly. You may still get nervous, but other people won't notice.
Your teacher must think you are smart and your voice sounds good. Your teacher wants you to make the best of your abilities.
2006-09-08 01:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid of reading. Try to practise a few times at home. You can practise in front of the mirror to see how you look when you read. You can also practise in front of your family members, friends or even your teacher, to help overcome your anxiety. Get them to correct you when you go wrong.
The most important thing is to be diligent and determined. If you don't try/ give up on yourself, then no one else can help. Give yourself a chance, ok? =)
2006-09-08 02:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by gummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your teacher for a reading buddy. That's when you get to read out loud to a younger student, maybe a kindergartener or first grader. You can practice one-on-one with your reading buddy and gain confidence for when you have to do it in class.
2006-09-08 01:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion.. Read to kids! They don't mind you messing up they just like the attention. Don't have one of your own, then cheak with ur library. Ask about volunteering.. besides it looks great on a resume or college app.
2006-09-08 01:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by leaann2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice at home
2006-09-08 01:50:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pause at each sentence and take a breath...This can sound very sexy and people listen.. Practice at home !
2006-09-08 01:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to. Practice alone, then go on.
2006-09-08 01:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋