One option teachers have is to read the text aloud. The benefits of reading aloud to children are well documented. Unlike round robin reading which has many strikes against it, reading aloud has many benefits, including:
It models what expert reading sounds like.
It helps kids know and love many different authors.
It exposes children to many genres.
It actively engages children in thinking and meaning making while enjoying the piece being shared.
It conditions the brain to associate reading with pleasure.
It creates background knowledge.
It builds vocabulary.
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