Grade 6 · Reading · Lesson 25

Read aloud with phrasing and emphasis

Reading aloud well is not just saying the words correctly — it is performing them. Skilled readers break sentences into natural phrases, stress the words that carry the most meaning, and vary their pace and volume to match the mood of the text. These three skills — phrasing, emphasis, and pace — transform a flat recitation into a compelling reading.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify natural phrase boundaries in a sentence using punctuation and meaning
2Apply phrasing marks (slash notation) to a passage before reading aloud
3Use vocal emphasis to stress key words that carry the most meaning in a sentence
4Adjust pace, pause, and volume to match the meaning and mood of a text

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