Reading Dialogue: How Good Readers Read Fluently

This video tutorial teaches how to read dialogue fluently by using a talking voice, recognizing dialogue through quotation marks, and adjusting tone based on tag words and context clues. Examples from texts like 'Make Way for Diamond Daniel' illustrate these techniques. The lesson emphasizes the importance of rereading to ensure the dialogue is read as intended by the author, and provides steps to analyze and apply these skills effectively.

What is the primary purpose of using quotation marks in dialogue?

• To separate paragraphs

• To wrap dialogue and indicate spoken words

• To highlight important text

• To indicate a pause in reading

Why is it important to use a talking voice when reading dialogue?

• To make the text harder to understand

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To ensure the dialogue is engaging and realistic

In the example from 'Make Way for Diamond Daniel', what emotion should be conveyed when Diamond rolls her eyes?

• Surprise

• Fear

• Annoyance

• Happiness

What should a reader do if they realize they haven't used all they know about reading dialogue?

• Skip the dialogue

• Reread and adjust their voice

• Ignore the mistake

• Ask someone else to read it

Which of the following is NOT a step in reading dialogue correctly?

• Notice the dialogue

• Adjust the voice if necessary

• Change the text

• Stop and think about the reading