University Sociology: Reading 100 Project Read Aloud Report

This sociology assignment is a detailed report on a student's 'Reading Aloud Project.' The student, Sephora Mut, partnered with her sister, Mgaly Kon, to read aloud the book "Cat in the Hat" over 12 sessions. The report covers the initial setup, changes in their relationship, and the sister's evolving attitudes toward reading. The student reflects on personal growth, improved communication, and enhanced reading skills. The report includes a project log and a works cited section. The student found that the reading aloud sessions improved their bond, made reading more enjoyable, and increased her sister's interest in reading aloud. The experience also led to increased confidence and fluency in reading. The report concludes with the student's positive outlook on continuing the practice of reading aloud.

Student Name
Student ID:
Sociology
Assignment Title: Reading 100
Project Read Aloud Report
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Table of Contents
1. What was the age and relationship of your reading partner to you? What did you read to
them? Describe the typical meeting: Where did you read, when, how long?............................3
2. How did your relationship change as you went along? What did you learn about that
person that you did not already know? Has your partner’s attitude toward reading changed?. 3
3. What did you learn about yourself that you did not already know? How has your attitude
changed toward reading, especially read aloud?........................................................................4
4. What was the best thing you experienced about this project?...............................................5
5. What surprised you about this project?..................................................................................5
6. Explain why you will or will not read aloud again................................................................5
References..................................................................................................................................6
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1. What was the age and relationship of your reading partner to you? What did you
read to them? Describe the typical meeting: Where did you read, when, how long?
I am Sephora Mut and my partner is my elder sister, Mgaly Kon. She is 28 years old and I
read books to her because of her interest in this area. I have chosen her as my reading aloud
partner because she likes to read a lot and it would be convenient for me because we both live
in the same house. We read for 12 days, beginning from 23rd September for half an hour daily
from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm. We performed this activity at home and I got the books online for
the sessions.
2. How did your relationship change as you went along? What did you learn about that
person that you did not already know? Has your partner’s attitude toward reading
changed?
In the initial stage I had a thought that one of the highly known idea is that any text written
for children must be bring up some moral values or teachings for the reader. So, I chose a
didactic book, which was “Cat in the Hat” by Dr Seuss. I was hoping that there would not be
much of informative rather we expected that it would be exciting or playful. We were
expecting some thrill however towards the end there was absent mother who came back home
and cat got disappeared. Throughout the book story, there was a perception of the kids to be
highly mischievous, however towards the end of the book, it was realized that even if they
got involved into mischief they are still good kids (Seuss 56). There had been instances of
breaking of rules by the children however they never crossed major boundaries. Even though,
earlier my sister liked to read, but towards the end of the session she had developed the liking
for reading out loud. The read aloud discussion were later highly focussed on making
inferences and predictions. Each few paragraphs, we would stop and prompt the other to turn
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and talk with the partner. Whenever I stopped while reading loud, she would make guesses of
what might have happened in the particular scene of the story.
With the constant sessions of read aloud, I noticed that there was high level of engagement
shown by my sister. Earlier she did not devote much time to me and we had very less
discussions, but after this session, we had regular discussions even after the session. Since we
both live in the same house therefore there was punctuality and we showed our eagerness by
starting the sessions on time. After this activity, she had a change in perspective regarding
independent reading in school. It kept me engrossed and many times we wanted to keep
reading. After this it was made sure that we both would take out time to read at home. It has
now become a habit to read out loud and this has made our bond much stronger, and
enhanced our capacity to focus and pay attention.
3. What did you learn about yourself that you did not already know? How has your
attitude changed toward reading, especially read aloud?
By this session, my perception completely changed as I realized that the discussions created
by reading aloud can be utilized by the listener for constructing meanings, connecting ideas
and experiences. Even I could use my expressions in highly influential way and development
of adaptive expertise. It also helped me to learn to read smoothly and in building fluency
capacities, confidence as well as continuity. By reading out loud, my partner was able to
comprehend what I was reading and even I was able to listen back to my own voice. Hearing
my voice assisted me in identification of my unique writing voice and cultivated internal
listening skills. The diction was improved along with expressions and I could imagine the
story in pictorial form in my mind. By this session, I also gained confidence regarding my
spelling awareness.
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It has totally changed the attitude by enhancing confidence and it acted as a great tool to
correct my grammar, meaning and punctuation (Suhee 189-206). There has been improved
communication and bonding at home, because we both like to read out loud now. Even when
my sister reads out loud I usually enjoy it and also, in my institute when the teacher reads
back the book or any report, it becomes a great session. This has changed the perception
about books and even when I am alone, i don’t feel lonely as I start reading any book loudly.
It has encouraged me to and experience reading as something fun and valuable. Reading
aloud has made me much more interested in learning to read, which has led to spark a lasting
love of reading.
4. What was the best thing you experienced about this project?
With this project, the reading has turned to be a family time and even my trips to the
bookstore and library have increased. There has been excitement and the best part is that I
and my partner usually enjoy it. By reading this book there was discussion and expectation
from the next scene which really assisted e to bring the story to life. I have come to know of
the harder and difficult words now. The session with the partner has led to bringing the
characters to life.
5. What surprised you about this project?
I was surprised by this project because it completely changed my perception. I am not a
person who would read the entire book in one time. I usually read only my course books.
Rather my sister (my partner) has been a good reader. But with this session, i was amazed to
see my interest in reading. Now i have become habitual and I am always looking forward to
read more. One more thing, which came as a surprise to me, was my sister’s knowledge on
various topics. She could easily pronounce and interpret different words and writing styles.
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This showed her experience into reading, which has been from the time when she was 5 years
of age.
I was amazed with my fluency. The fluency is significant as it bridges the gap among word
identification and understanding (Duncan 84-90). I did not have to highly focus on decoding
of words and interpretation was easy. I was able to read aloud effortlessly and with
expressions, which made the sessions to be highly valuable and enjoyable.
6. Explain why you will or will not read aloud again.
I would always like to read out loud because as per the research published in the journal
Memory, it has been stated that the activity of reading and speaking the text aloud highly
effective approaches of remembering information rather than reading it silently (Ferro N.P).
While reading aloud, the person is able to hear himself. It also leads to encoding of the
memory in a strong manner. Even with my experience I have seen whenever I read aloud
from I am able to remember more words in comparison to all previous conditions. Hearing to
any voice plans acts as a great memory tool.
Even reading out loud in a group or with a partner is a preferred approach, as I feel that it
enhances bonding. The relationship with my partner has strengthened and I also found it
easier to develop my communication, social and interpersonal capabilities.
Project Read Aloud Log
Your name: Sephora Mut
Partner first name: Mgaly Kon
Required Session #1:
Date: starting 23rd September 2019
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Time: 06:30 Pm to 7:00 Pm
Number of minutes read: 30 minutes
What you read: The book “Cat in the Hat”
Where did you read: my home
How did the session go for you both?
Amazing, useful, bond-building and enjoyable
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Works Cited
Duncan, Sam. "Reading Aloud In Lewisham: An Exploration Of Adult Reading-Aloud
Practices." Literacy 49.2, 2014. 84-90. Web.
Ferro, Shaunacy. "Why Reading Aloud Helps You Remember More Information."
Mentalfloss.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 26 Oct. 2019.
Seuss. The Cat In The Hat. London: HarperCollins, 2017. 56. Print.
Suhee, Kim. "Discovery Of Reading Aloud - Japanese Classical Literature And Reading
Aloud Culture." Journal of the society of Japanese Language and Literature,
Japanology null.51, 2010. 189-206. Web.
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