Reading Dialogue and Expression Techniques

The video tutorial teaches how good readers read fluently by focusing on dialogue. It emphasizes using a talking voice, recognizing tag words, and expressing character emotions. The importance of rereading to correct mistakes is highlighted. Examples from 'Make Way for Diamond Daniel' illustrate how to adjust voice tone based on context clues. The tutorial concludes with steps to ensure dialogue is read as intended by the author.

What is the primary goal of reading fluently?

• To understand the text without expression

• To read as fast as possible

• To use a talking voice and express emotions

• To memorize the text

What is a key feature of dialogue in text?

• It is underlined

• It is written in italics

• It is wrapped in quotation marks

• It is always in bold

Why is it important to reread dialogue?

• To memorize the text

• To ensure correct pronunciation

• To correct the expression and voice

• To count the number of words

In the example from 'Make Way for Diamond Daniel', what does Diamond's eye-rolling indicate?

• She is confused

• She is happy

• She is annoyed

• She is excited

How can you adjust your voice to match a character's emotions?

• By reading faster

• By whispering

• By reading in a monotone

• By changing the pitch and tone

What should you do if you realize you didn't read the dialogue correctly?

• Skip the dialogue

• Start the entire book over

• Reread and adjust your voice

• Ignore it and continue

What is the first step in reading dialogue correctly?

• Notice the dialogue

• Read the entire book first

• Ignore punctuation

• Memorize the dialogue

What should you do after reading dialogue to ensure it was read correctly?

• Write a summary

• Ask someone else to read it

• Stop and think about the expression used

• Move on to the next chapter

What is the final step if you realize you read the dialogue correctly?

• Ignore it

• Write it down

• Continue reading the next part

• Reread it again

What question should you ask yourself to ensure fluent reading?

• Did I use all that I know about reading dialogue?

• Did I read fast enough?

• Did I skip any words?

• Did I memorize the text?