Real Aloud with INTENT

A Framework for Purposeful and Powerful Read-alouds in Early Primary
By Dr Jen O’Sullivan and Dr Clara Fiorentini

Read Aloud with INTENT offers teachers a practical framework for transforming everyday read-alouds into rich, purposeful learning experiences for young children.

Reading aloud is one of the most powerful things a teacher can do — but the greatest impact comes when it is more than simply reading a good book. This book explores how thoughtful book selection, purposeful planning and intentional teacher talk can deepen children's language, comprehension, vocabulary, thinking and enjoyment of literature.

Written specifically with early-primary classrooms in mind, Dr Jen O’Sullivan and Dr Clara Fiorentini provide teachers with a clear and accessible framework for planning and delivering read-alouds with purpose. The approach helps teachers understand what to do before, during and after reading, while keeping the joy, wonder and connection of sharing a story at its heart.

From choosing the right text and establishing a clear teaching intention to asking powerful questions, building vocabulary, encouraging discussion and supporting children's responses, Read Aloud with INTENT turns the read-aloud into an opportunity for meaningful learning.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking to refine your practice or beginning your journey in the early-primary classroom, this book provides practical guidance, ideas and strategies that can be put into action immediately.

Click here to download the list of Recommended Reads mentioned in Read Aloud!